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Coverage from the construction sector, which includes caissons, drilled shafts, micropiles, HDD, tunneling, and geotechnical drilling like coring, augers and sonic.

]]> https://www.thedriller.com/rss/10133-construction-drilling en-us Driller Feedback Drives Innovation in Geotechnical & Environmental Drilling Today's drilling challenges demand smarter solutions. Discover how real operator feedback is driving breakthrough innovations in multi-application rigs, digital integration, and training-friendly designs that boost productivity and profitability.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93877 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93877-driller-feedback-drives-innovation-in-geotechnical-and-environmental-drilling Relentless Heat in 2026 Raises Stakes for Drilling Safety johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) More frequent and intense heatwaves are becoming part of the operating landscape, not an exception to it.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93876 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93876-relentless-heat-in-2026-raises-stakes-for-drilling-safety Family vs Career: Is There a Choice? An easy question like this can be difficult to answer on the spot. Recently, I was given this same list and asked to rank my top three most important things in my life. 

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93801 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:11:46 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93801-family-vs-career-is-there-a-choice 2025 is Over - Now What? johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) 2025 was a watershed year for the drilling and water industries, marked by progress, pressure, and promise. 

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93789 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93789-2025-is-over-now-what This is a Lie Based on a True Drilling Story From Army basic training to broken rigs, green lights, and the people who shaped a driller for life.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93791 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93791-this-is-a-lie-based-on-a-true-drilling-story What 2025 Taught Me About Change, Community, and the Future of Drilling It’s been a tough year for small businesses, owner-operators, and the folks out in the field. Personally, this year challenged me too, just in a different way.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93774 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93774-what-2025-taught-me-about-change-community-and-the-future-of-drilling Dormer Pramet Launches New Force Solid Carbide Drills These innovations reinforce the commitment of Dormer Pramet to providing reliable, efficient, and high-performance drilling solutions while delivering on our promise of Certainty at every turn.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93744 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93744-dormer-pramet-launches-new-force-solid-carbide-drills Beyond the MOS: The Hidden Project Management Power of Military Veterans johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) In this episode of The Driller Newscast, Host Brock Yordy connects global climate urgency with real-world infrastructure work, and also sits down with retired Army National Guard sergeant Shane Banks

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93717 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:30:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93717-beyond-the-mos-the-hidden-project-management-power-of-military-veterans Elevator Drains: The Future of Building Code Compliance and Safety Automatic sprinkler systems are indispensable in high rise fire safety, but the water they release must be properly managed.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93738 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93738-elevator-drains-the-future-of-building-code-compliance-and-safety From Rehabbing Homes to Drilling Foundations: How Lenell Gross Found His Calling with HIRE360 johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) For anyone considering a career in the trades or looking to start their next chapter, learn more about workforce development support at HIRE360.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93692 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93692-from-rehabbing-homes-to-drilling-foundations-how-lenell-gross-found-his-calling-with-hire360 Wesgarde Spotlights CIT AH Series Anti-Vandal Switches Rated up to 20A at 12VDC and 10A at 125VAC, the AH Series supports heavy-duty applications while maintaining a lifespan of up to 50,000 cycles. 

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93703 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93703-wesgarde-spotlights-cit-ah-series-anti-vandal-switches Safety Isn’t Optional: A Sobering Reminder from the Jobsite Safety is not a box to check. It is a culture. It is a mindset. It is a responsibility.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93686 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93686-safety-isnt-optional-a-sobering-reminder-from-the-jobsite ProjectTeam Earns Spot on 2025 Top Tech List for Construction Software Excellence ProjectTeam’s challenge moving forward will be to maintain its momentum and continue adapting to the evolving needs of public and private sector clients.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93675 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93675-projectteam-earns-spot-on-2025-top-tech-list-for-construction-software-excellence Fair Wages in Drilling: Balancing Profit, Safety, and Skilled Trade Retention in Construction How can we ensure drillers are being compensated to the best of the company’s ability while companies still make a profit? Rachel Bourne breaks it down.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93661 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93661-fair-wages-in-drilling-balancing-profit-safety-and-skilled-trade-retention-in-construction EPA Approves ExxonMobil’s Carbon Storage Permits in Texas The EPA initially proposed the permits in August, followed by a public comment period and a virtual hearing.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93663 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93663-epa-approves-exxonmobils-carbon-storage-permits-in-texas Structural Steel Fabrication Market Set to Hit $252.7 Billion by 2029 Asia-Pacific currently leads the global market and is expected to maintain that lead in the coming years. 

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93666 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:19:58 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93666-structural-steel-fabrication-market-set-to-hit-2527-billion-by-2029 Digging Deeper: Why Mental Health Matters in Drilling and Construction johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for free, confidential mental health support anytime.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93638 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93638-digging-deeper-why-mental-health-matters-in-drilling-and-construction Beavers, Ballots, and Big Paychecks: Palmer Lake Rebels Against Buc-ee’s johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) The debate over a proposed Buc-ee’s travel plaza just outside Palmer Lake, Colorado has stirred up more drama than a high school production of Les Misérables.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93622 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93622-beavers-ballots-and-big-paychecks-palmer-lake-rebels-against-buc-ees Why the Driller E.G.O. Award Matters Reach out to our editor Johnny Oldani for help on how to submit. You can call him at 248-838-8535 or email him at oldanij@bnpmedia.com - do NOT be afraid to reach out!

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93614 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93614-why-the-driller-ego-award-matters Global Drain Technologies and Texas Air Systems Join Forces In a move that’s set to make waves across the Texas construction and HVACR industries, Global Drain Technologies (GDT) and Texas Air Systems (TAS) have officially announced a strategic partnership.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93615 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93615-global-drain-technologies-and-texas-air-systems-join-forces VivoPower and Confirmo Are Bringing Crypto Into the Real World VivoPower — already known for being the first public company to center its treasury strategy around XRP — is doubling down on blockchain utility. 

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93616 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93616-vivopower-and-confirmo-are-bringing-crypto-into-the-real-world OSHA: Saving Lives in Tight Spaces As industries push forward with bigger builds, deeper digs, and faster timelines, safety must evolve, too.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93608 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93608-osha-saving-lives-in-tight-spaces Construction Faces Higher Costs, Weaker Jobs Amid PPI Downturn Producer prices fell in August, but construction input costs climbed as metals and diesel rose. With jobs revised lower, contractors face uneven pressures closing out 2025.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93588 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 12:43:46 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93588-copy-of-construction-faces-higher-costs-weaker-jobs-amid-ppi-downturn How Tech is Revolutionizing Construction from the Ground Up johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) Cloud-connected apps allow project managers to monitor active drilling operations, material deliveries, and equipment maintenance from a single dashboard

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93592 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93592-how-tech-is-revolutionizing-construction-from-the-ground-up How to Build a Resilient Workforce in Construction It’s time to stop waiting for workers to break. Instead, let’s build them up — with support, connection, and compassion woven into the foundation of our industry.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93584 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93584-how-to-build-a-resilient-workforce-in-construction Building More Than Structures: Building Community By supporting mental health and building connections on job sites and beyond, we create safer, healthier workplaces where no one feels invisible or alone.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93583 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93583-building-more-than-structures-building-community Ask Brock: How to Keep Clean in an Urban Drilling Environment johnnyoldaniwords@gmail.com (John Oldani) Got a question for the next installment of Ask Brock? And stay tuned for more - every week.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93578 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93578-ask-brock-how-to-keep-clean-in-an-urban-drilling-environment Meet Toku America's Advanced Striker FPV Series The global demolition tools market size was valued at USD 5.72 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 7.95 billion by 2033

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93573 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93573-meet-toku-americas-advanced-striker-fpv-series Terramac Adds Four New Dealers to Expand U.S. Distribution Network Terramac’s dealer network is a central part of its strategy to support customers in diverse industries and regions with specialized equipment solutions and responsive service.

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93576 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93576-terramac-adds-four-new-dealers-to-expand-us-distribution-network Trump Administration Orders Sudden Halt to Nearly Completed Offshore Wind Project The stop-work order, while framed as temporary, adds an element of regulatory unpredictability that could discourage future infrastructure development and delay innovation

]]> http://www.thedriller.com/articles/93569 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.thedriller.com/articles/93569-trump-administration-orders-sudden-halt-to-nearly-completed-offshore-wind-project