Jobsite or Drill Crew Issue? Apply 5 Whys to find the Root Identifying an Root Cause can Help You Find a Countermeasure Dave Bowers August 15, 2023 No Comments Keep asking until you reach the root cause, and then design a countermeasure to prevent the issue at hand.Read More
Budget-Friendly Ideas to Recognize Top Drillers on Your Crew From Simple Praise to Mentoring, Recognition Can be Affordable Jessica Alexander August 11, 2023 No Comments Extra compensation is nice, but top performers also enjoy non-tangible perks like mentoring and flex time.Read More
When Logging a Drilled Hole, What’s a ‘Significant’ Change? August 10, 2023 No Comments Log significant changes we’re told, but what does “significant” mean when logging a hole? It’s Ask Brock 223.Read More
Success with a Drilling, Construction Team? Go Ahead, Feel Pride Pride Can Have a Bad Rep within Leadership Circles Jake Fletcher August 9, 2023 No Comments Pride doesn’t have to precede a downfall if team leaders approach it with a proper sense of balance.Read More
What Red Flags to Look for on a Big Geothermal Project August 3, 2023 No Comments Host Brock Yordy, at the 2023 South Atlantic Jubilee, takes a question on geothermal. It’s Ask Brock 222.Read More
South Atlantic Jubilee: An Event for Families July 28, 2023 No Comments We discuss the drilling and groundwater show’s family reputation and offerings. And camels. It’s Ask Brock 221.Read More
Setting the Safety Example for the Next Generation July 20, 2023 No Comments Host Brock Yordy welcomes a guest to talk about setting a safety example for young people. It’s Ask Brock 220.Read More
Drilling for Soil Chemistry in Geotech Reports, Part 2 What Can Drillers Get out of All Those Data Tables? Greg Plutko July 19, 2023 No Comments We delve deeper into geotechnical reports with a look at how data tables offer tips for keyword searches.Read More
Drilling, Construction Projects in Bite-Sized Pieces Overwhelmed by a Major Project? “Resource-Level” It Jake Fletcher July 18, 2023 No Comments Think about a major project at the resource level, develop a manageable to-do list and avoid being overwhelmed.Read More
All Crewed Up Leverage Internal Development to Grow Drillers from Within Fight War for Drilling Talent with Mentorships, Job Shadowing Jessica Alexander July 14, 2023 No Comments Fight the war for drilling talent with strategies like mentorships, job shadowing and in-house training.Read More