What Are the Components to a Tailgate Talk? March 2, 2023 No Comments A refresher on topics for regular safety meetings in drilling and construction. It’s Ask Brock 202.Read More
The Pros, Cons of Partnerships for Drilling Companies Partnerships without Collaboration, Shared Vision Won’t Last Brock Yordy February 24, 2023 No Comments Looking for a partner to help your drilling company grow? Look for collaboration, shared vision.Read More
Does the Drilling Industry have a Thing Against Science? February 23, 2023 No Comments Our host takes a question about industry perceptions of science versus “tribal” knowledge. It’s Ask Brock 201.Read More
The Most Important Person on an HDD Job Is it the Operator? Mud tech? Locator? Todd Tannehill February 22, 2023 No Comments In horizontal directional drilling, other construction fields, each person on site has a valuable part to play.Read More
Hard Hats versus Safety Helmets for Drilling, Construction Latest PPE Protects Head from Impacts from Above and Side Dave Bowers February 17, 2023 No Comments Latest PPE protects workers from both overhead and side impacts, making it worth considering for drillers.Read More
What One Thing Really Concerns you about the Drilling Industry? February 16, 2023 No Comments In this 200th episode, our host talks about the “driller ego” and his concerns for the drilling industry.Read More
When Hiring Drilling Crews, Do You Look Beyond Pre-Qualifications? Job Guidelines Can Sometimes Exclude Good Candidates Jake Fletcher February 10, 2023 No Comments Having standards for filling a position helps; but if that’s all you look for, you may miss good candidates.Read More
What is the Best Solids Control Method for the Midwest? February 9, 2023 No Comments Often, the answer is “It depends.” Ask Brock lays out the factors for mud rotary drillers to consider.Read More
Generational Differences: Jobsite Leadership for all Ages From Boomers to Gen Z, Tailor Your Leadership Style to Empower, Motivate Drillers Jessica Alexander February 8, 2023 No Comments With some generational knowledge, you can tailor leadership style to empower and motivate across age groups.Read More
Should I Drill My Own Water Well? February 2, 2023 No Comments Ask Brock’s short answer: No! But here he gets into scientific and health reasons to leave it to the pros.Read More