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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.

Columnist John Schmitt talks fishing for drill tools and the importance of getting it right the first time.

Electronics, telematics, other advancements have pushed drilling into new possibilities.

Technology can help streamline pain points so you can dedicate your time to tasks with higher value, return.

Not every drilling job calls for bentonite. Premeasured polymer mixes can simplify short HDD runs.

In ‘performing’ phase, crew executes on real tasks, while continuing to evaluate and improve.

Leaders can guide workers of different generations with an understanding of communication styles, motivations.

Employers, of course, have a responsibility in the workplace, but when did you last read a safety data sheet?