What is the Best Solids Control Method for the Midwest? February 9, 2023 No Comments Often, the answer is “It depends.” Ask Brock lays out the factors for mud rotary drillers to consider.Read More
Generational Differences: Jobsite Leadership for all Ages From Boomers to Gen Z, Tailor Your Leadership Style to Empower, Motivate Drillers Jessica Alexander February 8, 2023 No Comments With some generational knowledge, you can tailor leadership style to empower and motivate across age groups.Read More
Should I Drill My Own Water Well? February 2, 2023 No Comments Ask Brock’s short answer: No! But here he gets into scientific and health reasons to leave it to the pros.Read More
What’s Better, Cement or Bentonite Grouts? January 26, 2023 No Comments Ask Brock helps us sort out the effectiveness and durability of cement versus bentonite.Read More
How Can I Pitch New Ideas to Skeptical Veteran Drillers? January 19, 2023 No Comments Going to big industry shows can be reinvigorating, but bringing it home can be another story.Read More
Changing Tasks? Pause to Refocus on Safety Heavy Equipment Focus can Blind us to Surroundings Dave Bowers January 18, 2023 One Comment Heavy equipment operation takes focus. A 30-second brain break after a task can help us refocus on our surroundings.Read More
Groundwater Week Special Feature The Simple ‘5x3 Goals’ System for Drill Crew Evaluation Mapped-Out Goals, Scheduled Check-Ins Keep Growth on Track Brock Yordy January 13, 2023 No Comments Method helps employees feel ownership over development, helps companies keep growth on track.Read More
Vision and Audience: Communication for Construction Pros Understanding How Teams Receive Messages Helps Motivation Jake Fletcher January 13, 2023 No Comments Drafting, review, feedback all critical to effective messaging to any team, from drillers to office workers.Read More
What Should Drillers Focus on to Make 2023 a Good Year? January 12, 2023 No Comments Safety is a given. But host Brock Yordy suggests working on a little professional polish.Read More
Winged or Smooth-Bore Stabilizer? Ask Brock Weighs In January 5, 2023 No Comments Geology is, of course, a factor, but drilling jobs often demand a little structure on top of the bit.Read More