What’s Better, Cement or Bentonite Grouts? January 26, 2023 No Comments Ask Brock helps us sort out the effectiveness and durability of cement versus bentonite.Read More
How Can I Pitch New Ideas to Skeptical Veteran Drillers? January 19, 2023 No Comments Going to big industry shows can be reinvigorating, but bringing it home can be another story.Read More
Changing Tasks? Pause to Refocus on Safety Heavy Equipment Focus can Blind us to Surroundings Dave Bowers January 18, 2023 One Comment Heavy equipment operation takes focus. A 30-second brain break after a task can help us refocus on our surroundings.Read More
Groundwater Week Special Feature The Simple ‘5x3 Goals’ System for Drill Crew Evaluation Mapped-Out Goals, Scheduled Check-Ins Keep Growth on Track Brock Yordy January 13, 2023 No Comments Method helps employees feel ownership over development, helps companies keep growth on track.Read More
Vision and Audience: Communication for Construction Pros Understanding How Teams Receive Messages Helps Motivation Jake Fletcher January 13, 2023 No Comments Drafting, review, feedback all critical to effective messaging to any team, from drillers to office workers.Read More
What Should Drillers Focus on to Make 2023 a Good Year? January 12, 2023 No Comments Safety is a given. But host Brock Yordy suggests working on a little professional polish.Read More
Winged or Smooth-Bore Stabilizer? Ask Brock Weighs In January 5, 2023 No Comments Geology is, of course, a factor, but drilling jobs often demand a little structure on top of the bit.Read More
Ask Brock Sets us up for 2023 with his Resolutions December 29, 2022 No Comments Host Brock Yordy wraps up 2022 with reflections on the New Year. It’s Ask Brock episode 193.Read More
How Do You Capitalize a Drilling Company? As Federal Funds Flow to Drill Projects, Go Far Together Brock Yordy December 27, 2022 No Comments As federal funds flow to everything from geothermal to orphan gas wells, where can you get the cash to gear up?Read More
Resolve to Slow Down, Prioritize Safety in the New Year We Can Prevent Unsafe Acts with Time, Thought Dave Bowers December 26, 2022 No Comments Most construction injuries and fatalities trace back to human error. Slow down a bit and think things through.Read More