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installing a monitoring well

Concrete Pads: The Unsung Heroes of Monitoring Wells

The Drilling is Good, but How Is Your Well Completion Game?
Jeff Garby
Jeff Garby
September 6, 2023
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Don’t jeopardize a well’s usefulness — and your reputation — by overlooking the lowly slab that protects it.


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geothermal HVAC installations

Does Believing in ‘Climate Change’ Matter Anymore?

It Now Influences Why We Drill, What We Drill For
Jeremy Verdusco
Jeremy Verdusco
August 28, 2023
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You don’t have to believe in it to see that those who do influence why we drill and what we drill for.


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root cause analysis

Jobsite or Drill Crew Issue? Apply 5 Whys to find the Root

Identifying an Root Cause can Help You Find a Countermeasure
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
August 15, 2023
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Keep asking until you reach the root cause, and then design a countermeasure to prevent the issue at hand.


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recognizing top drillers

Budget-Friendly Ideas to Recognize Top Drillers on Your Crew

From Simple Praise to Mentoring, Recognition Can be Affordable
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Jessica Alexander
August 11, 2023
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Extra compensation is nice, but top performers also enjoy non-tangible perks like mentoring and flex time.


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leading a drilling team

Success with a Drilling, Construction Team? Go Ahead, Feel Pride

Pride Can Have a Bad Rep within Leadership Circles
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
August 9, 2023
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Pride doesn’t have to precede a downfall if team leaders approach it with a proper sense of balance.


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John Schmitt

Cable-Tool Fishing Operation? Keep These Items Handy

Tubing Spears, Taper Taps for Drill-Tool Fishing Explained
John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
August 7, 2023
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Explanations for lesser-used, maybe lesser-known items to have on hand for a cable-tool fishing operation.


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risk management in drilling

Manufacturing or Drilling, Treat Customer Concerns with Care

Defending Products or Services in Court Can Be Costly
David King
David King
July 26, 2023
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Defending your products or services in court may cost more than making a customer feel whole.


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drilling mud

Mud School: Boost Your Geotechnical Drilling Company’s Mojo

For Drilling Fluids Knowledge, Go to the Source
Jeff Garby
Jeff Garby
July 21, 2023
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Greg Plutko

Drilling for Soil Chemistry in Geotech Reports, Part 2

What Can Drillers Get out of All Those Data Tables?
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Greg Plutko
July 19, 2023
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We delve deeper into geotechnical reports with a look at how data tables offer tips for keyword searches.


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project management

Drilling, Construction Projects in Bite-Sized Pieces

Overwhelmed by a Major Project? “Resource-Level” It
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
July 18, 2023
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Think about a major project at the resource level, develop a manageable to-do list and avoid being overwhelmed.


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