The Driller Magazine

2021 June

In the June 2021 issue of The Driller, we talk with Brian DeSpain, president of North Carolina-based UMA Geotechnical Construction, about leadership and growth at drilling and construction companies.

Securing a Company’s Future with Soil Nails, Micropiles

Tips from the Top of a Fast Growing Drilling, Construction Company

Jeremy Verdusco

May 31, 2021

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Thoughts on company leadership, growth from Brian DeSpain, president of UMA Geotechnical Construction.

How Can Drillers be Viewed as Credible Experts?

Sharing Information Builds Trust with Customers, Boosts Industry

Brock Yordy

May 21, 2021

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When water well professionals share information, it builds trust with customers and boosts the overall industry.

California Drilling Company Aims to Put People First

D.J. Scheffler & Nye Known for Micropile Projects Like Grand Canyon Skywalk

Jeremy Verdusco

May 26, 2021

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Company sees success with micropile projects like the Grand Canyon Skywalk, pile work at the Rose Bowl.

Drilling Contractors, Does Your Business Have a Pattern?

Over Time, Operating Income, Revenue Can Inform Business Decisions

Jeremy Verdusco

May 26, 2021

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Business owners should use financial statements to inform choices about profit, expenses, capex and retirement.

Retain Your Drilling Crews with New Hire Mentoring

Direct Connection Can Aid Onboarding, Clarify Expectations

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Jessica Alexander

May 7, 2021

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Mentors can make a direct connection, aid onboarding and clarify goals.

A Most Expensive Water Well: When Leaders Do Not Listen

Leaders Put Decisions in Context when a Project Heads in a New Direction

Jake Fletcher

May 11, 2021

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Leaders put decisions in context, particularly when the drill project moves in a different direction than advised.

Eye Safety Basics for Drillers

In Vast Majority of Injuries, Eye Protection not Worn, Worn Wrong

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Dave Bowers

May 21, 2021

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When workers go to the ER with eye injuries, often protection wasn’t worn, was worn incorrectly.

Troubleshooting Drill Pipe: What You Don’t Know

On Drilling Jobsite, Solutions Only as Broad as Your Expertise

David King

May 17, 2021

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Broad expertise solves drilling jobsite problems, so if you lack in one area, bring in an expert.

The 1-2-3 Approach to Drilling Fluids

Gel Strength, Fluid Loss and Controlling Clay all Play a Role

George Dugan

May 14, 2021

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Mud techs, operators can ask a few simple questions to optimize their fluids to the drilling project.

Sizing the Sand Line for a Spudder Drill Rig

Sand or Bailing Line has a Less Demanding Job than Drilling Line

John Schmitt, CWD/PI

May 24, 2021

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Drilling vet and columnist John Schmitt discusses sand lines for older spudder drill rigs.

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The Driller Magazine

2021 June

Features

Securing a Company’s Future with Soil Nails, Micropiles

How Can Drillers be Viewed as Credible Experts?

California Drilling Company Aims to Put People First

Columns

Drilling Contractors, Does Your Business Have a Pattern?

Retain Your Drilling Crews with New Hire Mentoring

A Most Expensive Water Well: When Leaders Do Not Listen

Eye Safety Basics for Drillers

Troubleshooting Drill Pipe: What You Don’t Know

The 1-2-3 Approach to Drilling Fluids

Sizing the Sand Line for a Spudder Drill Rig

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