Remember 10 years ago when construction companies could buy first and ask questions later? That might be simplified a bit, but the truth of the matter is that with an economy enjoying prices north of $100 for a barrel of oil, getting the job done quickly was more important than saving on costs such as drilling attachments and tooling.
Well, those days seem like the distant past right now. It’s never been more important to maximize your budget. The drilling industry hinges on our ability to keep projects on schedule, and the best way to do that is to prevent problems before they happen.