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Balancing the Employees’ Market in Drilling Trades

Training, Recruiting Work Together to Bridge Skills Gap

Jeremy Verdusco

February 25, 2022

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Demand for workers in drilling, construction likely to go up with Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Data Collection Tips for Foolproof Soil Sampling

Systems, Photos, Proper Equipment and Lots of Notes Help

Joe Haynes

February 21, 2022

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Geotechnical contractors can keep samples accurate using proper equipment, systems, photos and lots of notes.

A $2M Drill Pipe Deal: Talking Numbers and Lead Time

A Trip to Western China Comes Down to Brass Tacks

David King

February 18, 2022

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Columnist David King, in China’s oil-rich Xinjiang Province, arrives at a negotiation, not a contract signing.

Drilling’s Tough Reputation, Injuries and Opioids

Supporting Coworkers, Crews with Vigilance, Wellness Checks

Dave Bowers

February 14, 2022

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Vigilance, wellness checks can help drillers, construction workers support each other through aches, injury.

Taking Calculated Risks as a Drilling Industry Leader

As in Football, Victory Sometimes Follows Out-of-the-Box Choices

Jake Fletcher

February 11, 2022

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Company and jobsite leaders can often benefit from considering non-traditional candidates.

What Are the Pros, Cons of Traveling Drilling Work?

Frequent Travel is a Reality, but also a Big Opportunity

Jessica Alexander

February 11, 2022

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Drill projects often involve travel, but these tips can help drillers, their families make the best of it.

Ask Yourself, What Shouldn’t I Do?

Delegation Can Help Drilling Contractors Focus, Grow

Jeremy Verdusco

January 28, 2022

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Drilling, construction contractors can shake bootstrapping ways, delegate tasks beyond their primary skillset.

Specialty Cable-Tool Drill Bits for Underdigging, Reaming

Bits, Reamers Serve Specialized Downhole Roles

John Schmitt

January 24, 2022

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Columnist John Schmitt rounds out his discussion of specialized cable-tool bits for particular drilling challenges.

A $2M Drill Pipe Deal: Getting to Western China

Contract Signing Trip Plagued by Travel Delays, Language Barriers

David King

January 17, 2022

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Columnist David King recounts 6,000-plus mile trip to oilfields of Xinjiang Province.

Safety Factors for Multipurpose Drilling Rigs

Articulated Masts Add Flexibility, Specific Risks to Mitigate

Dave Bowers

January 14, 2022

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Articulated masts add flexibility required for micropiles, tiebacks, but come with specific risks to mitigate.

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Balancing the Employees’ Market in Drilling Trades

Data Collection Tips for Foolproof Soil Sampling

A $2M Drill Pipe Deal: Talking Numbers and Lead Time

Drilling’s Tough Reputation, Injuries and Opioids

Taking Calculated Risks as a Drilling Industry Leader

What Are the Pros, Cons of Traveling Drilling Work?

Ask Yourself, What Shouldn’t I Do?

Specialty Cable-Tool Drill Bits for Underdigging, Reaming

A $2M Drill Pipe Deal: Getting to Western China

Safety Factors for Multipurpose Drilling Rigs

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