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Environmental Monitoring
Testing and sampling to assess specific sites and document progress in remediation.
Markets
Links to the areas served by The Driller, including water wells, oil and gas, and foundations.
Topics
Foundations
Construction-focused drilling that includes pilings, drilled shafts, slurry walls, ground strengthening and other methods.
Geotechnical
Investigation of subsurface conditions for stability, monitoring and the planning of earthworks and foundations.
Geothermal
Installation and maintenance of ground source heat systems for residential, commercial, municipal and utility applications.
HDD
Steered, directional boring using trenchless technology for utility, oil and gas, and other sectors.
Mining & Minerals
Drilled exploration for and safe extraction of surface and subsurface resources such as metals and minerals.
Oil & Gas
Drilling for and recovering of fossil fuel energy sources including petroleum and natural gas.
Water Wells
Drilling and maintenance of wells and pump systems designed to provide water for residential, commercial and municipal uses.
ARTICLES
Hydrostatic Pressure: Both a Friend and Foe for Drillers
Keep Your Fluids and Slurries Clean, Above Water Table
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Leadership, Mental Health and Construction Crews
Covid-19 Has Challenged Even the Hardiest Among Us
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Hiring and Covid-19: Video Interview Tips for Drillers
Ideas for Candidates, Companies Making their Screen Debut
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Driller Recounts Project at Twin Towers Site in Wake of 9/11
Ziegenfuss Drilling Worked to Relieve Water Pressure on ‘Bathtub’ Basement
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Spudder Drill Strings: Let’s Start with the Socket
Wire Line, Swivel an Important Connect to Make
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We Often Ignore One Big Risk in Drilling: Attitudes toward Safety
A Fresh Look at “Acceptable” Risks, Mitigation in Drilling, Construction
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IMAGE GALLERIES
Groundwater Week 2018
Attendees from all over the world descended on Las Vegas last month for the Groundwater Week 2018 event presented by the National Ground Water Association (NGWA). They got a chance to see the latest products and innovations from hundreds of exhibitors, build skills through continuing education, and catch up with friends both old and new.
Photos by Jeremy Verdusco
Posted: December 20, 2019