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choosing a career in construction

Trading University for Trades: A Gen Z Driller Perspective

Student Paths after High School as Varied as the Students
Rachel Bourne
Rachel Bourne
November 14, 2023
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Guest columnist Rachel Bourne talks about her path to choosing a hands-on — and cheaper — education.


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overhead power lines

Tips for Working Safely Near Overhead Power Lines

Plus, What to Do if Your Drilling Rig Mast Arcs to a Hot Line
Dave Bowers
Dave Bowers
November 3, 2023
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Safety guidance for work near overheads, plus what to do if a drilling rig or hoist mast arcs to a hot line.


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drilling rig rental

What’s All the Hype About Drilling Rig Rentals?

Contractors Enjoy Financial Flexibility, the Latest Equipment
Jeff Garby
Jeff Garby
November 1, 2023
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Geotechnical contracting companies enjoy flexibility for finances, ability to ramp up for specific projects.


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employee exits

An Unavoidable Price of Leading Good People

Good Workers in Drilling, Construction Have Options
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
October 24, 2023
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Good workers in challenging drilling, construction jobs often have career options. Good leaders support them.


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mentorship programs

Mentorships: 3 Steps to Develop, Pass Along Drilling Skills

Top Performers Can Educate Next Generation of Great Drillers
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Jessica Alexander
October 18, 2023
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Identify top performers, pair them with others learning drilling jobs in ways that complement skills of both.


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Spudder Rigs: Recounting Two Phone Calls and a Catalog

Cable-Tool, both the Past and Present of Drilling
John Schmitt
September 29, 2023
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Columnist John Schmitt talks about recent inquiries about cable-tool drill rigs and a 1950s 20W publication.


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hiring drillers

Extracting the Core of Your Crews: What Do They Want?

Use Open Dialogue Upfront to Help Drilling, Construction Job Retention
Jake Fletcher
Jake Fletcher
September 19, 2023
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Open dialogue upfront about expectations on both sides can help drilling, construction hiring and retention.


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drill pipe connections

Standards and Compatibility in Drill Pipe Connections

Making Sense of Gauge, API and the Threads We Depend On
David King
David King
September 15, 2023
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Making sense of gauge, API standardization and the pipe threads drillers depend on.


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recruiting veterans into drilling careers

Veteran Hiring Strategies for Drilling and Construction

Five Best Practices Proven to Boost Your Veteran Hiring Initiatives
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Jessica Alexander
September 8, 2023
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From networking to job fairs to considering transferrable skills, consider these strategies to recruit veterans.


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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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