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Limited Access Shouldn’t Limit Your Options - The 2023 Update
05/30/23 By: Bill Poupis
Limited Access Shouldn’t Limit Your Options - The 2023 Update

Within the drilling industry, the concept of limited access encompasses a diverse range of spatial, ventilation, terrain, or operational limitations.  It’s often referred to as...

Mastering Over Water Drilling: What You Should Know about Three Common Over Water Vessels
10/24/23 By: Matt Ficeto, Dan Spencer
Mastering Over Water Drilling: What You Should Know about Three Common Over Water Vessels

Drilling over water is a different experience compared to drilling on land. In this article, we will provide insights into the unique challenges and considerations that come with...

Difficult Drilling: The Differences Between Restricted Access and Limited Access
06/21/24 By: Bill Poupis
Difficult Drilling: The Differences Between Restricted Access and Limited Access

Environmental professionals often use two terms interchangeably: “restricted access” and “limited access.” While there is overlap between the two terms, they are not, in fact, the...

The Basics of Using Cone Penetration Testing Rigs for Geotech and HRSC
08/01/24 By: Bill Poupis & Scott Wisher
The Basics of Using Cone Penetration Testing Rigs for Geotech and HRSC

If you’re new to environmental services, you might be trying to understand what cone penetration testing (CPT) is, when to use it, and why. In this blog post, we’ll cover the...

How Does Heat Affect VOC Sampling in Sonic Core Samples?
02/07/25 By: Jim McCombs
How Does Heat Affect VOC Sampling in Sonic Core Samples?

Sonic drilling excels at collecting high-quality, continuous core samples in both unconsolidated and consolidated formations. It is also an efficient method for drilling through...

5 Types of Projects Where You Should Consider Dual Rotary
02/17/25 By: Bill Poupis & Arnold Lamon
5 Types of Projects Where You Should Consider Dual Rotary

As environmental professionals, we understand the importance of selecting the right drilling technology for each project. Choosing the wrong method can lead to delays, cost...

Safe and Preferred Methods for Drilling Earthen Dams and Levees
02/28/25 By: Jim McCombs
Safe and Preferred Methods for Drilling Earthen Dams and Levees

As critical infrastructure such as dams and levees age over time, there will inevitably arise a need for drilling, either for exploration purposes or foundation repairs. Before...

3 Questions to Consider when Choosing a Drilling Technology
06/04/25 By: Oliver Pederson
3 Questions to Consider when Choosing a Drilling Technology

When it comes to environmental and geotechnical drilling, selecting the right technology is foundational to project success. With a wide range of drilling methods available—each...

3 Things Your Drilling Contractor Should Be Doing to Prevent Equipment Breakdowns
07/04/25 By: Bill Poupis
3 Things Your Drilling Contractor Should Be Doing to Prevent Equipment Breakdowns

If you’ve spent time managing environmental or geotechnical drilling projects, you know that unexpected equipment failures can quickly derail your schedule, inflate costs, and...

How to Write Your RFQs to Get More Accurate Sonic Drilling Quotes
11/10/25 By: Rob Danckert
How to Write Your RFQs to Get More Accurate Sonic Drilling Quotes

Putting together a request for quote (RFQ) can be tedious, and it’s tempting to issue a generic one in order to get responses from drilling contractors faster. The problem is that...

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