Tips for Estimating Rod Pullback Time in HDD Start with Calculating Volume of Horizontal Bore Todd Tannehill July 21, 2022 No Comments Operators can calculate a rough time per rod once they know per-foot volume for the bore and pump speed.Read More
The Danger of Distractions for Equipment Operators Driving or Drilling, Distractions Make Us Lose Focus Dave Bowers July 20, 2022 No Comments Whether you’re driving or drilling, Cooper’s code tells us multitasking makes us less safe.Read More
Social Media: The Modern-Day Driller Recruitment Strategy Know Your Candidate Audience and Make it Personal Jessica Alexander July 18, 2022 No Comments Drilling, construction employers facing a skilled-labor shortage have many ways to network with candidates.Read More
How Does Inflation Affect Manufacturers, Contractors? Rising Costs Affect Everything from Drill Rig Idling to Inventory David King July 8, 2022 No Comments Rising costs affect everything, whether you work in industrial drilling or supply those who do.Read More
Beyond the Tool String: Casing Elevators, Other Lifting Methods This Month, We Talk Moving Pipe from Ground to String John Schmitt July 1, 2022 No Comments Columnist John Schmitt builds on his cable-tool string discussion. This month, he talks casing elevators and lifters.Read More
Shrinking Salt Lake a Sign of Big Water Challenges Ahead Groundwater Industry Has Expertise to Help Jeremy Verdusco June 28, 2022 No Comments Drillers and those in the groundwater industry know that water sits at the heart of everything we do. I believe we can work together to do big things like save the Great Salt Lake. Read More
Building a Drilling, Construction Team? Try Feedback Giving, Receiving Criticism Important for Growth Jake Fletcher June 17, 2022 No Comments Teams that find effective ways to give, receive feedback and unleash their potential for growth.Read More
How Does Fluid-Loss Additive Affect Synthetic Slurry? Polymers Slurries Have Evolved to Work Better in Cobble George Dugan June 15, 2022 No Comments Early polymer slurries struggled when drilling unconsolidated soils. Fluid-loss additives changed the game.Read More
HazCom and Drill Crews: Developing an Employer Program Tips to Make Sense of Labeling, SDSs and Training for Toxic Substances Dave Bowers June 10, 2022 No Comments Resources can help employers with labeling, SDSs, training and other critical parts of hazard communication.Read More
Onboarding Tips for Retaining Drillers, Other Construction Pros Thoughtful, Formal Process Can Help Companies Keep New Workers Jessica Alexander June 7, 2022 No Comments Many drilling, construction companies face a skilled-labor shortage. Onboarding can help you retain workers.Read More