Everyone can agree that safety has become an integral part of any construction site. We all have the same goal — to come home safely at the end of every day.

Geotechnical and mineral exploration contractors have been using drilling fluids and grouting products provided by bentonite manufacturers for years.

"In order to deal effectively with reactive clays, a drilling contractor must be able to identify reactive soil conditions, understand how and why clay reacts the way it does, and know how to modify the behavior of reactive soils."