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Columnist John Schmitt talks about recent inquiries about cable-tool drill rigs and a 1950s 20W publication.

What does the path to driller look like for new drilling assistants at your company? It’s Ask Brock 229.

Open dialogue upfront about expectations on both sides can help drilling, construction hiring and retention.

Mechanical engineer and driller Tanner Kuhl talks recovering rock core from under 1,600 feet of glacial ice.

Making sense of gauge, API standardization and the pipe threads drillers depend on.

How do you a realistic and enticing, yet aspirational, picture for prospective employees? It’s Ask Brock 228.

From safety to compensation, how people view construction and drillings jobs affects hiring and retention. 

From networking to job fairs to considering transferrable skills, consider these strategies to recruit veterans.

This week, our host talks considerations for geothermal grout plants. It’s Ask Brock 227. 

Don’t jeopardize a well’s usefulness — and your reputation — by overlooking the lowly slab that protects it.