Interview with Drilling Industry Veteran John Schmitt We Talk Changes, Advice for those Starting Out Jeremy Verdusco November 24, 2021 No Comments We talk to longtime columnist, former NGWA President John Schmitt about changing times, advice for new drillers.Read More
Water Well Drill Helps Ugandans Dig out of Poverty California Contractor Drills to Make a Difference for Rural Citizens Joe Haynes December 1, 2021 No Comments California contractor finds purpose providing water to rural villagers, helping them rise above poverty.Read More
Training Brings Drillers, Scientists, Engineers all to One Table A Cross-Discipline Approach from ‘Groundwater & Wells’ Authors Brock Yordy November 26, 2021 No Comments “Groundwater & Wells” training guides stakeholders from siting to installation to useful life of a water well.Read More
The Long View with Drilling Industry Vets What Advice would You Give for Long-Term Success? Jeremy Verdusco December 3, 2021 No Comments What advice would you give someone who wants long-term success in the drilling and water supply industry?Read More
What Does the Future Hold for Drilling, Construction Equipment? Manufacturers, Like Ford and Tesla, have Electric Opportunities Dave Bowers November 22, 2021 No Comments Electric drill rigs could have huge advantages in efficiency, torque carbon footprint and — from a noise standpoint — safety.Read More
Everyone Wants You: How to Choose the Right Drilling Job Offer Changing Jobs? Use these Tips to Compare Your Options Jessica Alexander November 12, 2021 No Comments Considering a change of jobs? Use these tips to compare compensation, rewards packages.Read More
Using Mixed-Metal Oxide with Small to Medium HDD Rigs MMO Behaves Differently, but Effective in Unconsolidated Formations Michael Kleespies November 15, 2021 No Comments Yes, MMO behaves differently, but it can prove effective in unconsolidated formations.Read More
Imagining Construction, Drilling Industry Leadership in 2035 Are we Having Difficult Discussions or Throwing Fits at Change Orders? Jake Fletcher November 19, 2021 No Comments Are we open to seeing leadership outside the bounds of our experience, learning and implementing when it makes sense?Read More
Mental Health Should be Part of Safety Training at Drilling Companies Suicide More Common in U.S. than Jobsite Fatalities Industry Focuses On David King November 8, 2021 No Comments Employers focus on jobsite injuries and fatalities, but more people die by suicide each year.Read More
The Most Important Part of a Spudder Drill String: The Drill Bit Bit in Cable Tool Applications both Cuts, Mixes Cuttings John Schmitt November 29, 2021 No Comments The bit in cable tool applications makes the hole, but it also mixes cuttings so they can be bailed out.Read More