Safety Factors for Multipurpose Drilling Rigs Articulated Masts Add Flexibility, Specific Risks to Mitigate Dave Bowers January 14, 2022 No Comments Articulated masts add flexibility required for micropiles, tiebacks, but come with specific risks to mitigate.Read More
In Drilling Fluids, Why Reformulate a Great Product? Little Changes Add Up to Better Performance for HDD, Other Drillers George Dugan January 10, 2022 No Comments Changes to usability, suspension, dosage often driven by requests from HDD, other contractors in the field.Read More
Ask Brock Wishes You a Happy 2022 December 30, 2021 No Comments On episode 142 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy says goodbye to 2021 and hello to 2022. Read More
High Water Table on Pump Station Project Calls for Anchoring Geotech Firm Brought in to Anchor Slab, Limit Buoyancy Brian M. Fraley December 29, 2021 No Comments UMA Geotechnical Construction brought in to pin down slab on Georgia job near a creek.Read More
Infrastructure Investments a Big Growth Opportunity for Drilling Industry Big Projects Demand Inspired People who Can Work Collaboratively Brock Yordy December 20, 2021 No Comments To capitalize, companies need to inspire folks who don’t mind working hard at fulfilling work.Read More
What Components Go into a Health, Safety Program? A Good Program Doesn’t have to be Complex Dave Bowers December 17, 2021 No Comments Launching a program? It doesn’t have to be complex, but it does have to be thorough and well-communicated.Read More
CME-55LCX December 6, 2021 No Comments Company says compact rig has working height of just 12 feet with the mast disconnected.Read More
What Does the Future Hold for Drilling, Construction Equipment? Manufacturers, Like Ford and Tesla, have Electric Opportunities Dave Bowers November 22, 2021 No Comments Electric drill rigs could have huge advantages in efficiency, torque carbon footprint and — from a noise standpoint — safety.Read More
Using Mixed-Metal Oxide with Small to Medium HDD Rigs MMO Behaves Differently, but Effective in Unconsolidated Formations Michael Kleespies November 15, 2021 No Comments Yes, MMO behaves differently, but it can prove effective in unconsolidated formations.Read More
What is the 30-Year Trajectory for Drilling Jobs? Think About Demand as You Consider a Future for You, Your Company Jeremy Verdusco October 29, 2021 No Comments Think about potential long-term growth areas as you consider you, your company’s future in the industryRead More