Leaders put decisions in context, particularly when the drill project moves in a different direction than advised.

Mentors can make a direct connection, aid onboarding and clarify goals.

Company culture, from productivity to safety, starts with making new hires, existing employees feel valued.

Drilling vet and columnist John Schmitt discusses what to look for in wire rope for small, mid-size and larger spudder drill rigs.

A mud scale, also called a mud balance, is indispensable for drilling jobs like grouting and slurry solidification

Flawed pipe? A good manufacturer owns the mistakes and builds processes to prevent repeats.