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Defy the Downturn with Smart Financial Moves

David Shapiro
August 1, 2008
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When the economy slows, any business owner can be proud to have a list of new drilling jobs lined up in advance. The problem, however, is that strong sales alone are no guarantee of financial health, because the first signs of a weakening economy often appear when payment is due.
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Unique Jet Grouting Project

August 1, 2008
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The Warnerville Pumping Station in Queens was commissioned by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection as part of the area’s new combined sewer overflow system. In early 2007, Nicholson Construction Co., headquartered in Cuddy, Pa., was awarded the contract to install a bottom plug for a 60-foot-diameter shaft.
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World's Largest Hand-dug Well

August 1, 2008
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The story of the world’s largest hand-dug water well began in the 1880s when both the Santa Fe and Rock Island railroads were laying tracks across the plains of Kansas.
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Foundation Drilling Topics

August 1, 2008
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Drilling Contractor Shaves $200,000 Off Project CostsSubsurface Constructors Inc., St. Louis, was selected to install the drilled shafts for Pinnacle Entertainment’s $430 million downtown St. Louis casino, luxury hotel and
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The World According to Wayne: Diversity - A New Way of Thinking

Wayne Nash
August 1, 2008
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In 40-plus years in the drilling business, I’ve certainly see my share of changes in the industry.
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Tech Topics: Sealing the Wellhead

Bob Pelikan
August 1, 2008
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One of the most important factors when installing a water well system is to provide a method of protecting the wellhead so that surface water, debris, insects and vermin do not enter the well.
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Smart Business: Our Age of Safety Enlightenment

Jim Olsztynski
August 1, 2008
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Jobsite safety results from a mindset – and from economic incentives.
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For Openers: News and Notes at Press Time

Greg Ettling
August 1, 2008
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Assorted industry happenings and events.

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Porky's Hole Thoughts: Home Again

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
August 1, 2008
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Bess and I recently returned home to Oklahoma to attend the Marshall School alumni function.
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Tech Topics: Submersible Pump Accessories

Bob Pelikan
July 1, 2008
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Submersible pump accessories are the plumbing and electrical components of a pumped water system that are particular to a submersible pump system vs. a jet pump system. For simplicity’s sake, we will divide them into two categories – down-hole accessories, and aboveground accessories.
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