Best Practices for Creating an Inclusive Culture Construction, Drilling Companies Benefit by Getting It Right Jessica Alexander September 9, 2022 No Comments Drilling and construction companies can strive for commitment, not just compliance, and reap the benefits.Read More
Beyond the Tool String: Using a Casing Spear on a Spudder This Month, We Pull Really Stuck Pipe with a Casing Spear John Schmitt September 6, 2022 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt builds on his cable-tool string discussion. This month, he talks about casing spears.Read More
Skilled Labor Shortage a Growing Challenge for Drilling Fluids Training Can Have a Direct Effect on Success Rates Mario Brunet August 26, 2022 No Comments Many manufacturers and suppliers offer drilling fluids training that can have a direct effect on success rates.Read More
Are You Recharging Your Own Aquifer? Rest, Recharge Can Bring Out Your Best Work Jeremy Verdusco August 23, 2022 No Comments We hear a lot of drilling companies are busy. Don’t overlook downtime for you and your crews.Read More
Trenching Deaths in 2022 Already Outpace 2021 Fatalities Remind Industry of Trench, Excavation Risks Dave Bowers August 19, 2022 No Comments Human cost of an unsafe trench outweighs the expense of proper safety measures.Read More
Stages of Drill Team Development, Part 1: Forming Formation State Sets a Crew’s Purpose, Direction Jake Fletcher August 10, 2022 No Comments Whether your team drills holes or supports those who do, the formation phase sets the purpose and direction.Read More
Tips for Recruiting Women in Drilling, other Skilled Trades Consider Everything from the Job Posting to Networking Groups Jessica Alexander August 5, 2022 No Comments Recruiting anyone for drilling work has challenges. The right approach can attract a wider range of good candidates.Read More
Trench Fatalities a Stark Safety Reminder Drilling, Construction Workers Deserve Adequate Trench Safety Measures Jeremy Verdusco July 29, 2022 No Comments The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently announced that 22 workers died in trench-related deaths in the first six months of 2022, easily topping 15 for all of 2021. Read More
Beyond the Tool String: Pulling Casing Using a Spudder This Month, We Take a Look at Pipe-Pulling Tools John Schmitt July 27, 2022 One Comment Columnist John Schmitt builds on his cable-tool string discussion. This month, he talks about methods to pull casing.Read More
Keeping Your Cool on High-Stress Drilling, Construction Jobs Time to Talk about Leadership and Keeping Composure Jake Fletcher July 22, 2022 No Comments Running heavy equipment like drill rigs, or managing those who do, requires composure under pressure. Read More