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David King

How Does Inflation Affect Manufacturers, Contractors?

Rising Costs Affect Everything from Drill Rig Idling to Inventory
David King
David King
July 8, 2022
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Rising costs affect everything, whether you work in industrial drilling or supply those who do.


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John Schmitt

Beyond the Tool String: Casing Elevators, Other Lifting Methods

This Month, We Talk Moving Pipe from Ground to String
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
July 1, 2022
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Columnist John Schmitt builds on his cable-tool string discussion. This month, he talks casing elevators and lifters.


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Great Salt Lake

Shrinking Salt Lake a Sign of Big Water Challenges Ahead

Groundwater Industry Has Expertise to Help
Jeremy Verdusco
Jeremy Verdusco
June 28, 2022
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Drillers and those in the groundwater industry know that water sits at the heart of everything we do. I believe we can work together to do big things like save the Great Salt Lake.


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feedback

Building a Drilling, Construction Team? Try Feedback

Giving, Receiving Criticism Important for Growth
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
June 17, 2022
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Teams that find effective ways to give, receive feedback and unleash their potential for growth.


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synthetic slurry

How Does Fluid-Loss Additive Affect Synthetic Slurry?

Polymers Slurries Have Evolved to Work Better in Cobble
George Dugan
George Dugan
June 15, 2022
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Early polymer slurries struggled when drilling unconsolidated soils. Fluid-loss additives changed the game.


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HazCom Globally Harmonized System

HazCom and Drill Crews: Developing an Employer Program

Tips to Make Sense of Labeling, SDSs and Training for Toxic Substances
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
June 10, 2022
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Resources can help employers with labeling, SDSs, training and other critical parts of hazard communication.


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drill pipe

Onboarding Tips for Retaining Drillers, Other Construction Pros

Thoughtful, Formal Process Can Help Companies Keep New Workers
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Jessica Alexander
June 7, 2022
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Many drilling, construction companies face a skilled-labor shortage. Onboarding can help you retain workers.


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John Schmitt

Beyond the Tool String: Drive Clamps for Casing

This Month, We Talk about Driving Casing Pipe
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
June 3, 2022
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Columnist John Schmitt expands on his cable-tool string discussion. This month, he talks drive clamps.


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mobile deposit

Business Owners, Watch Out for those Mobile Deposits

No Company Needs to See a Check Cashed Twice
David King
David King
June 3, 2022
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Whether a vendor mistake or fraud risk, accounts payable could see a check cashed twice.


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Jeremy Verdusco

Who Buys Drilling Services and Why?

Equip Your Business to Solve Bigger, Specialized Problems
Jeremy Verdusco
Jeremy Verdusco
May 31, 2022
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Everyone knows the phrase “priced to move.” But that fails to tell the whole story. Price also determines who buys your good or service.


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