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Home » Publications » The Driller Magazine

The Driller Magazine

ND June 2021 cover

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.
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geotechnical drilling

Securing a Company’s Future with Soil Nails, Micropiles

Tips from the Top of a Fast Growing Drilling, Construction Company
Jeremy Verdusco
Jeremy Verdusco
May 31, 2021
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Thoughts on company leadership, growth from Brian DeSpain, president of UMA Geotechnical Construction.
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water well installation

How Can Drillers be Viewed as Credible Experts?

Sharing Information Builds Trust with Customers, Boosts Industry
Brock Yordy
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.
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California Drilling Company Aims to Put People First

D.J. Scheffler & Nye Known for Micropile Projects Like Grand Canyon Skywalk
Jeremy Verdusco
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.
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profit and loss statement

Drilling Contractors, Does Your Business Have a Pattern?

Over Time, Operating Income, Revenue Can Inform Business Decisions
Jeremy Verdusco
Jeremy Verdusco
May 26, 2021
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Business owners should use financial statements to inform choices about profit, expenses, capex and retirement.
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mentorship

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.


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leadership

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
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.


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Dave Bowers

Eye Safety Basics for Drillers

In Vast Majority of Injuries, Eye Protection not Worn, Worn Wrong
Dave Bowers
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.
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David King

Troubleshooting Drill Pipe: What You Don’t Know

On Drilling Jobsite, Solutions Only as Broad as Your Expertise
David King
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.
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George Dugan

The 1-2-3 Approach to Drilling Fluids

Gel Strength, Fluid Loss and Controlling Clay all Play a Role
George Dugan
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.
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John Schmitt

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
John Schmitt
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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