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Fishing Tools for a Spudder Operation: the Jar Bumper

Drilling Tools Stuck? We Start with the Jar Bumper
John Schmitt
October 28, 2022
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Columnist John Schmitt walks us through fishing tools for cable-tool drilling starting with the jar bumper.


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construction drilling

Building the Drilling Fluids Distributor, Contractor Relationship

Success Based on Knowledge, Stock and Communication
Michael Kleespies
October 21, 2022
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With a wave of infrastructure funds coming, suppliers and buyers can ultimately help one another succeed.


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team building in the drilling industry

Stages of Drill Team Development, Part 3: Norming

In ‘Norm’ Phase, Teams Explore Trust, Accountability
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
October 18, 2022
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‘Norm’ phase allows developing teams to explore trust and hold each other accountable.


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driller training

Want to Keep Drilling Crews Happy? Train Them

In a Tough Labor Market, Training Can Set you Apart
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
October 12, 2022
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Raise your hand if you became lead driller when the lead driller called in sick one day. There’s a better way.


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hiring with predictive analytics

Hiring Drillers? Try Using Your Company’s Own Data

‘Predictive Analytics’ Can Help Contractors Make the Right Hires
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Jessica Alexander
October 10, 2022
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‘Predictive analytics’ can help drilling, construction firms make more educated, and lasting, hiring choices.


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Bucyrus-Erie 20W cable tool drilling rig

Beyond the Tool String: Pulling Casing Using Brute Force

This Month, We Break out the Jacks and Casing Rings
John Schmitt
September 28, 2022
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Columnist John Schmitt builds on his cable-tool discussion. This month, he gets into using jacks and casing rings.



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Drilling Contractors, is Your Dollar Still Shrinking?

Inflation Messages Mixed as 2022 Enters Final Months
Jeremy Verdusco
September 23, 2022
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The year ends before you know it. Revisit what you charge for your services.



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Personal protective equipment

In Drilling and Construction, Safety Belongs to Everyone

Leadership and Training Foster a Safety Culture, Buy-In
Debra Bac
Debra Bac
September 20, 2022
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Checklists, signs, leadership and training all feed into safety culture, buy-in from drill crews up to owners.


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storming stage of team building

Stages of Drill Team Development, Part 2: Storming

In ‘Storm’ Phase, Leaders Harness Passions toward a Goal
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
September 14, 2022
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Like boiling water, the ‘storm’ phase can roil a team, but leaders harness those passions toward the job goal.


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diversity and inclusion in the construction and drilling industries

Best Practices for Creating an Inclusive Culture

Construction, Drilling Companies Benefit by Getting It Right
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Jessica Alexander
September 9, 2022
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Drilling and construction companies can strive for commitment, not just compliance, and reap the benefits.


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