Schooling the Next Generation of Drillers Fleming College's Jim Smith Talks Driller Education, Responding to Industry Jeremy Verdusco February 1, 2021 No Comments Fleming College’s Jim Smith discusses teaching drilling trades and how the school responds to industry needs.Read More
Mounting Options for a Bucyrus-Erie 20W (or Any Spudder) Drillers Had Options: Trucks, Trailers and even Skids John Schmitt January 29, 2021 One Comment Columnist John Schmitt talks about mounting options for classic water well drilling rigs like the 20W.Read More
When is the Right Time to Buy a New Drill Rig? January 28, 2021 No Comments On episode 94 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy talks about older, maintenance nightmare drilling rigs.Read More
How Drilling Companies Can Afford to Lose their Best Driller Injuries, Drilling Job Changes Happen, so Make a Succession Plan Brock Yordy January 26, 2021 No Comments Weather injuries, drilling job changes by helping train assistants, helpers in advance.Read More
How to Encourage Good Decisions on the Drilling Jobsite January 21, 2021 No Comments On episode 93 of Ask Brock, drill trainer Brock Yordy talks leadership and drilling company family dynamics.Read More
Going to Drilling School: Jim Smith of Ontario’s Fleming College January 18, 2021 One Comment On episode 21 of Drilling In-Site, we discuss the challenges and opportunities of drilling trades education.Read More
The Case for Synthetic Slurry for Foundation Drilled Shafts One Advantage: It Allows More Compact, Cleaner Jobsites George Dugan January 18, 2021 No Comments Synthetics allow more compact, less muddy jobsites, as well as easier disposal.Read More
How Drillers can Add Adaptive Leadership to their Toolbox Regardless of What a Team Does, It’s Still Made Up of People Jake Fletcher January 15, 2021 No Comments Teams, regardless of purpose, are made up of people with different needs, communication styles.Read More
PHPA Polymers for Water Wells? Ask Brock has Thoughts January 14, 2021 No Comments On episode 92 of Ask Brock, host Brock Yordy answers the skepticism of water well drillers over PHPA polymers.Read More
Stand Out as a Drilling Jobseeker amid the Covid-19 Hiring Slump Tips to Connect with Hiring Managers, Highlight Transferable Skills Jessica Alexander January 11, 2021 No Comments Tips for how to tailor a resume, highlight transferable skills and connect with decision-makers.Read More