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Greg Plutko

Drilling for Soil Chemistry in Geotech Reports, Part 1

Geotechnical Reports for Drillers 101 plus Reading Bore Logs
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Greg Plutko
June 23, 2023
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Need to read and understand geotechnical reports? In this column, we cover getting started and bore log basics.


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hands-on submersible pump training

Submersible Well Pumps: Tips for Servicing, Troubleshooting

Learn to Diagnose Common Groundwater Pump Issues
Tom Stephan
Tom Stephan
June 21, 2023
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Learn how to diagnose common issues with submersible groundwater pumps to help optimize pump longevity.


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South Atlantic Well Drillers Jubilee

South Atlantic Jubilee: More than a Family Tradeshow

Columnist Talks Different Perspectives on the Drilling Event
David King
David King
June 20, 2023
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As the 2023 Jubilee nears, our Pipeline columnist reflects on one of his favorite drilling industry events.


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Jeff Garby, Underground Network

Unraveling the Inner Workings of Geotechnical Drilling

Column Helps Drillers, Consultants Improve Drilling Operations
Jeff Garby
Jeff Garby
June 16, 2023
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Welcome to The Underground Network, a new column to help drillers and others improve drilling operations.


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how to boost employee commitment at your drilling company

Employee Commitment: Boost Revenue, Retention and Reputation

Tips for Fostering Loyal Drill Crews, Construction Workers
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Jessica Alexander
June 13, 2023
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Drill crews, construction workers want same thing we all do: meaningful work, an ideal job and a great boss.


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milestones

Breaking Drilling, Construction Projects into Milestones

Small Wins, Celebrated, Add up to Successful Completions
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
June 9, 2023
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Good leaders celebrate small wins along the way, help construction and drilling teams keep eye on completion.


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strategies for success on drilling project bids

For Drilling Contractors, Success on the Bid

When Deciding on Projects, Think Strategically
Jeremy Verdusco
Jeremy Verdusco
May 30, 2023
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Construction contractor strategy: Evaluate projects on one metric, consider all inputs and price accordingly.


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cable-tool drilling

Advanced Drill Tool Fishing: Wire-line Cutting Downhole

Cutting the Line to Before Using a Combination Socket
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
May 24, 2023
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Columnist John Schmitt walks readers through cutting a line before tool retrieval with a combination socket.


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Using Shallow Well Drills, Even for Confined Aquifers

Options for Nimble, but Capable, Drills for Shallow Water Wells
Joe Haynes
Joe Haynes
May 19, 2023
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Aquifer close to the surface? Often small drills can get the job done, even in tougher geologies.


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reservoir for El Cuchillo Dam

A Drilling Mud School with a Mission

Training Drillers in Drought-Parched Monterrey, Mexico
George Dugan
George Dugan
May 17, 2023
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Columnist goes to drought-parched Monterrey, Mexico, to train drillers in fluids, air drilling and foam drilling.


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