Welcome to The Underground Network, a new column to help drillers and others improve drilling operations.

Drill crews, construction workers want same thing we all do: meaningful work, an ideal job and a great boss.

Good leaders celebrate small wins along the way, help construction and drilling teams keep eye on completion.

Construction contractor strategy: Evaluate projects on one metric, consider all inputs and price accordingly.

Opposition to the latest waters of the U.S. definition, plus minimizing jobsite distractions.

Columnist goes to drought-parched Monterrey, Mexico, to train drillers in fluids, air drilling and foam drilling.

From drilling jobs to construction projects, leadership looks for the right time to elevate folks who are ready.

When a team — on a drill project or baseball diamond — has a bad season, change in focus can be catalyst for success.

In reactive soils, operators risk stuck tools or strings if they don’t take a tactical approach to their drilling fluids.

In Part 3 of a series on partnerships and success in the drilling industry, we assess and pick projects.