What Qualities Do you Look for in a Good Lead Driller? March 4, 2021 No Comments On episode 99 of Ask Brock, we talk about jobsite leadership with host Brock Yordy, and how to recognize it.Read More
Tackling Water Projects in Tanzania with Stuart Smith March 1, 2021 One Comment In episode 24 of Drilling In-Site, we talk to hydrologist Stuart Smith of Ground+Water Tanzania Ltd.Read More
Building a Drilling Business Ready to Buy that Next Rig MGWA President Buddy Sebastian Talks Tips for Drilling Rig Acquisition Jeremy Verdusco February 26, 2021 No Comments MGWA President Buddy Sebastian discusses the process behind rig buying, starting before the need even arises.Read More
What Advice Do You Have for Drillers Just Starting their First Job? February 25, 2021 No Comments On episode 98 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy reaches back to offer career advice to his younger self.Read More
Mounting and Moving Larger Spudder Drilling Rigs Bigger Cable-Tool Rigs more often Used in Oil and Gas John Schmitt February 24, 2021 2 Comments Columnist John Schmitt talks options for bigger cable-tool rigs, which often worked in oil and gas.Read More
What is the Science behind Drilling Fluids? Drillers Benefit from Understanding Physics of Mud, Uphole Velocity Brock Yordy February 22, 2021 No Comments Drillers can design better fluids by keeping it simple, understand the physics of mud and uphole velocity.Read More
Micropile Work Helps Lay Foundation for Manufacturer’s Growth UMA Takes on South Carolina Project for Fabrication Facility Addition Brian M. Fraley February 19, 2021 No Comments Subcontractor UMA Geotechnical Construction takes on supports S.C. project expanding fabrication facility.Read More
What Happened to the Print Edition of ‘The Driller’? February 18, 2021 No Comments On episode 97 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy revisits the hows and whys of our move to digital only.Read More
Working as Part of a Drilling Crew when You’ve Led One Previous Leadership Comes with Responsibility to be Good Follower Jake Fletcher February 17, 2021 No Comments Previous leaders have a responsibility to set aside ego and follow, but also offer criticism when needed.Read More
Buying a Drill Rig? Part 2 of Our Talk about Big Equipment Buys February 15, 2021 No Comments Episode 23 of Drilling In-Site is part two of a talk with Buddy Sebastian on buying drill rigs, other equipment.Read More