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Legal expert Jesse Richardson says new “waters of the U.S.” definition still raises plenty of questions.

Heavy equipment operation takes focus. A 30-second brain break after a task can help us refocus on our surroundings.

Drafting, review, feedback all critical to effective messaging to any team, from drillers to office workers.

In an employees’ market, it pays to listen to prospects’ pain points, have a stellar value proposition.

Columnist John Schmitt fills us in on installation, servicing work before this critical invention.

A well-managed relationship with a partner, investor or lender can help small drilling and construction firms grow.

Most construction injuries and fatalities trace back to human error. Slow down a bit and think things through.

From the right pH to precipitating out hardness, soda ash is hard to beat for pretreating make-up water.

From efficient processes to proper training, basic do’s and don’ts of winning the war for capable employees.

In ‘ending’ phase, crews finalize project, give and receive feedback, and get the recognition they deserve.