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Foundations

Contractor Takes on Tieback Job at Mixed-Use Development

Brian M. Fraley
A Klemm KR 807-7G drilling rig worked discretely in the shadows of a shoring wall on a busy jobsite traversed by heavy equipment in the budding metropolis of Tysons Corner, …
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Equipment

Jim LaPorte Leads Mudslayer in an Industry He Truly Loves

Jon Jordan
No matter the industry, no two career paths are carved out the same, and for Jim LaPorte, president of Mudslayer Manufacturing, his journey toward a career in drilling began with …
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Markets

Driller’s Invention Satisfying Thirst in Developing Countries

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Jeremy Verdusco
Earlier this year, we got to talk with Russell C. "RC" Crawford, who patented a new method of drilling reverse flow. …
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Guest Columns

Using Natural Gas to Power Drilling Jobsites

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John Fischer
With gaseous fuels providing ever increasing opportunities, it's time to see just what they bring to the table. …
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Opinions

What’s the Value of a Good Geotechnical Report?

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Lyle Simonton
Before ground breaks on any new construction project, the site in question must be investigated to determine whether the soil has the bearing capacity to support the proposed building. …
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Water Wells

McEllhiney Lecturer Gives Insights to Water Well Industry

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Brock Yordy
Recently, I had the excellent opportunity to interview Gary L. Hix, CWD/Pl, RG, CPG, and the 2019 McEllhiney Lecturer. …
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Markets

Getting a Good Mud Test Kit

In Ask Brock episode 16, expert trainer and National Driller contributor Brock Yordy discusses how to get and put to use a good mud test kit. …
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