Welcome to "On Solid Ground"! We are your go-to podcast for everything geotech construction. We discuss various topics surrounding our services, such as soil stabilization, foundation repair, concrete lifting and leveling, seawall repair, sinkhole repair, and more. We hope it helps you better understand these critical processes and provides you with more knowledge on making informed decisions regarding ground-related issues affecting your home or business. Thank you for taking the time to li ...
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Drillercast is a podcast all about drilling. Drill trainers Dave Bowers and Brock Yordy host a wide variety of experts, mentors, and drillers who have drilled all forms of drilling. Brock and Dave will address training, safety, operations, innovation, and everything relevant to the drilling industry.
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Ep. 11 | Lift or Rebuild? Choosing the Best Path for Your Home’s Future
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32:31In Episode 11, we had Terrance Sterett on as our guest, the Owner and Chief Operations Officer of Dauntless Contracting. Jay and Terrance provided our audience with a better understanding of the FEMA 50% rule so people can be better equipped in making a decision that is right for them when it comes to rebuilding or lifting a home based on the cost,…
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Ep. 10 | Navigating Insurance Claims for Homeowners Before and After a Hurricane
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42:19In Episode 10, we welcomed back Grant Krapf from Krapf Legal for another insightful discussion. This time, we delved into various topics related to insurance claims for homeowners, both before and after a hurricane. We covered the most common reasons insurance companies deny hurricane claims, homeowners' rights when an insurance company delays paym…
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Ep. 09 (Part 2) | What Are Milestone Inspections and Why Are They Important?
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28:47In Episode 9 Part 2, we discussed with Leo Cannyn from Beryl Engineering about the importance of milestone inspections. He provided a lot of valuable insight regarding this topic that we weren’t aware of before. This discussion included what makes milestone inspections different from regular inspections, who typically receives milestone inspections…
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Ep. 09 (Part 1) | How Crucial Are Foundation Inspections for Homes?
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35:27In Episode 9 Part 1, we welcomed Leo Cannyn from Beryl Engineering onto the podcast. He provided a wealth of knowledge regarding home foundation inspections. This discussion included what a home inspection entails, if a foundation check is part of the inspection process, warning signs that an inspector should look for during a foundation inspection…
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Ep. 08 | The Significance of Sinkhole Law and How It Impacts Homeowners
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41:53In Episode 8 of our podcast, we welcomed Grant Krapf as our guest, an attorney who specializes in property insurance claims. We discussed topics such as the laws surrounding sinkholes, what’s covered and what’s not, how coverage can differ for businesses versus residential, how homeowners should navigate the legal process, along with much more. We …
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Ep. 07 | Can You Sell a Home That Had a Sinkhole? Does It Affect the Home Value?
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39:54In Episode 7, we brought on Rich Kay from Keller Williams Realty as our guest. Rich used to work at Helicon as a Senior Project Manager, specifically regarding sinkholes. He brought this knowledge to the realty field and has assisted numerous clients in this space over the years. During our discussion, we touched on various topics including the key…
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Ep. 06 | Redefining Stability: A Deep Dive into Concrete Lifting and Leveling
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43:13We welcomed Andy Powell from the Seawall Repair Network, a division of Alchatek, onto our sixth podcast to discuss the topic of concrete lifting and leveling. We delved deep into the causes of concrete settlement, the lifting process itself, the applications where chemical grout can be applied, preventive measures homeowners can take to prevent thi…
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Ep. 05 | The Critical Role of Seawall Repair in Preserving Our Shores
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32:49On Episode 5 of ‘On Solid Ground,’ we welcomed Colt Hullander from Alchatek onto our podcast. The discussion began with the importance of a seawall, regaining soil stability, and how the domino effect plays a vital role in the stabilization process. We also touched on topics such as, elements of a seawall that stabilization can’t fix, seawall repai…
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Breaking News on Sackett Vs EPA determination
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10:57In this Breaking News Clip, Brock talks about the May 25, 2023, determination by the Supreme Court to side with the Sacketts and slow to go further by calling the 2022 WOTUS rules inconsistent and overreaching. If you enjoy this short, go to TheDriller.com - The Driller Newscast. EP 64 will be exclusively about the Sackets vs. The EPA. Driller News…
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Ep. 04 | What Is Soil Testing and Why Would I Need It for My New Build?
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26:12On Episode 4 of ‘On Solid Ground,’ we continued our discussion with David Grindley, but this time on another topic - soil testing and why someone would need it for their new build. A lot goes into building a new home, but what about what lies underneath? This is what we explored further. Some of the subjects we touched on included: the benefit of t…
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Ep. 03 | Foundation Issues Caused by Hurricane Ian and Nicole
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27:55On Episode 3 of ‘On Solid Ground,’ we welcomed David Grindley from Grindley Engineering onto our podcast. The main focus of this episode was about foundation issues that arose from the impact of Hurricane Ian and Nicole. This included discussions about what type of foundation issues David’s team were seeing, what someone should do when they notice …
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Ep. 02 | How Using the BBB Helps Consumers Hire the Right Professional
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28:59On Episode 2 of ‘On Solid Ground,’ we welcomed Bryan Oglesby from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) on our podcast. We learned a great deal about the purpose of the BBB, what the difference is between being accredited vs. non-accredited as a business, how the complaint resolution works, what a consumer should look for when searching for a business o…
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In this first episode, Helicon's President, Jay Silver explains who Helicon is as a company and how it came to be. We also delve into what we hope to achieve with this podcast and what content you can expect to see discussed. From all of us at Helicon, we thank you for checking out our podcast and we look forward to future episodes!…
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The Driller.com Newscast Replay EP 19 - NGWA President Brian Snelten
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34:40In episode 19, anchor Brock Yordy runs down the importance of sunblock to your safety arsenal, then interviews National Ground Water Association (NGWA) President Brian Snelton about education and serving the industry. Driller Newscast Intro OutroBy Brock Yordy and Guest Brian Snelten
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DRILLER CAST SEASON 3 EP 2 - TRAINING - DRILLING GEOTHERMAL - NEW CDL DRIVERS
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1:43:10Brock and Dave Talk - Suicide awareness and prevention. Drilling Geothermal and CDL requirements. Driller Newscast Intro OutroBy Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers
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The Driller.com Newscast EP 21 REPLAY GEOTHERMAL - Garen Ewbank talks Drilling & The Viability of Geothermal
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37:08In EP 21 Replay we wrap up our talk with geothermal industry expert Garen Ewbank expects big things for geothermal soon as New York and other states push to reduce their carbon footprints. Driller Newscast Intro OutroBy Brock Yordy and Garen Ewbank
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The Driller.com Newscast EP 20 REPLAY GEOTHERMAL GURUS EGG and EWBANKS
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44:01In episode 20, anchor Brock Yordy talks to geothermal industry experts Garen Ewbank of Ewbank Geo Testing and Jay Egg of Egg Geo. In this week’s safety segment, we remind equipment operators of the risks of working alone on a job site. To hear the latest episode of TheDriller.com Newscast go to the Driller Website to https://www.thedriller.com/arti…
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The Driller.com Newscast EP 8 Hiring The Next Generation and Orphan Wells Funding
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32:53In episode 8, anchor Brock Yordy gets into the important topics of plugging orphan oil & gas wells and recruiting new hires, and then interviews driller Robert Coon. Driller Newscast Intro OutroBy Anchor Brock Yordy
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TheDriller.com Newscast EP 9 Newscast Replay Part 2 Hiring the Next Generation
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39:06In episode 9, anchor Brock Yordy gets in-depth on the “entitled” reputation of generation Z, and then interviews driller Dwayne Graff of Well Initiatives Limited. Driller Newscast Intro OutroBy Anchor Brock Yordy
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TheDriller.com Newscast Ep 10 Replay - Part 3 Hiring the Next Generation
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45:22In episode 10, anchor Brock Yordy wraps up his three-part series on bringing younger generations into drilling and construction, then interviews professor Jim Smith of Ontario’s Fleming College. Driller Newscast Intro OutroBy Anchor Brock Yordy
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New Hire Milestones and How to retain your team: Brock and Dave DrillerCast Season 3 Ep1
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1:32:56In the first episode of season 3 Brock and Dave talk about what it takes to retain new hires and give them milestones.By Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers
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DrillerCast: What changes do we want to see in 2022. End of Season 2
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1:15:22In the final episode of the year, Brock and Dave talk about expectations of 2022, Training for the infrastructure bill, well design versus pipelines, and what meaningful change do we want to see in 2022.By Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers
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DrillerCast: Brock & Dave - OSHA Regulations are written in Blood.
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1:09:49In this episode, Brock and Dave talk about safety, OSHA regulations, Fall Protection, and Christmas.By Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers
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Brock and Dave - Be Thankful for our PEOPLE
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1:18:35Brock and Dave talk about the great resignation and the value of the team. It's all about our people.By Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers
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DrillerCast Brock and Dave Finally Talk Drilling!
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1:12:59Brock and Dave make a friendly wager on college football that turns the Podcast into a who can stump who in drilling questions.By Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers
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DrillerCast: Back from Hiatus. Reason for Labor Day and Culture of work.
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1:20:57In episode 12 Brock and Dave discuss the August Hiatus. Next, they talk about the purpose of Labor Day and developing work culture.By Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers
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DRILLERCAST - SITE EVALUATION AND UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS BEFORE DRILLING
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1:44:36In this episode, Dave and Brock discuss the importance of evaluating everything that can impact a project before it starts.By Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers
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DRILLERCAST - A DADS INFLUENCE - CHEERS TO FATHERS DAY - LEADER DRINK LAST CROSSOVER
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1:22:05Brock, Dave, and Jake cheers Driller Dads and the industry.By Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers
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DRILLERCAST FINDING THE RIGHT CANDIDATE
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1:39:45In season 2 Episode 8 Dave and Brock discuss qualifying candidates for drilling companies and what it takes to retain future candidates.By Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers
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New Podcast LEADERS DRINK LAST EPISODE 1
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1:28:18Find new episodes at Leaders Drink Last on any podcast platform. In Episode 1 - Jacob Fletcher and Brock Yordy discuss leadership from their first job and beyond. The discussion further expands into leadership experience from the field. https://leadersdrinklast.com https://www.buzzsprout.com/1761842By Brock Yordy and Jacob Fletcher
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DRILLERCAST - DRILLING FIELD CAMP AT WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
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1:11:24Brock and Dave welcome instructor Tom Howe from Western Michigan University to discuss Drilling Field Camp at Western Michigan University.By Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers special guest Thomas Howe
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DRILLERCAST - When to make a change on a problematic project.
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1:23:42When do you make a change on a problem project? Brock and Dave discuss when to make a change and why.By Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers
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QUIKCAST - Greatest Generation - Flying - Drones in Construction
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21:17We talk about the Greatest Generation and Drones in ConstructionBy Brock Yordy Dave Bowers and Jake Fletcher
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DRILLERCAST - Drilling Generations and How They Interact.
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1:43:13Brock and Dave discuss the difference and drilling generations and employees approach their job.By Brock Yordy Dave Bowers and Jake Fletcher
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DRILLERCAST - I CAN DRILL FASTER THAN YOU: Becoming a competent Driller and Leader
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1:11:12In episode 7 Brock and Dave talk about when they felt like a competent driller and how to be a great leader.By Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers
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DRILLERCAST- ASK BROCK 100th EPISODE - Applying Knowledge
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2:10:56In Episode 6 Brock and Dave discuss the video blog series ASK BROCK hitting 100 episodes and Applying KnowledgeBy Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers
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In this QUIKCAST, Chris explains Florida man and we talk about Snakes on job sites.By Brock Yordy Dave Bowers and Guest Chris Colson
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QUIKCAST - Writing articles as a Driller for The Driller
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13:12In this QUIKCAST Brock and Dave discuss writing for The Driller Magazine and submitting content to THE DRILLERS chief editor Jeremy Verdusco.By Brock Yordy Dave Bowers and Chris Colson
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QUIKCAST- Finishing a Project - Brock can't spell - Well Development - Changing the Tempo of the Job
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21:09In this QUIKCAST Brock and Dave discuss forcing a project to completion.By Brock Yordy Dave Bowers and Chris Colson
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DRILLERCAST EP 5 A geologist goes to work for a drilling company.
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1:12:34In Episode 5, Brock and Dave discuss with geologist Chris Colson about working for a drilling company. Fron training, project management, egos, and how to manage expectations Chris gives great insight.By Brock Yordy Dave Bowers and Guest Chris Colson
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MudMen EP 3 MudMillennials - Laura Benavides
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47:08In Episode 3, Brock Yordy and Laura Benavides discuss joining the drilling industry, progressing a career, and how women can kickass in the drilling industry. Laura talks about her decision to enter the industrial drilling fluid industry. Next, she takes us on her journey of working in the lab to field projects in North America, Europe, and Latin A…
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DRILLERCAST with Jeff Garby Alucast World Part 2 TRAINING - R&D - THE FUTURE
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1:07:51In Episode 4 Brock and Dave continue their discussion with Jeff Garby of Alucast World. We talk drill demos, training, and drilling boot camps.By Brock Yordy - Dave Bowers and Guest Jeff Garby
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DRILLERCAST Jeff Garby Alucast World Part 1- Drilling in Cold Weather, Being a Driller State of the Industry
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1:00:34In Episode 3 of Season 2: Brock and Dave have a discussion with Jeff Garby of Alucast Worldwide. We talk Drilling, Drill Rigs and the State of the IndustryBy Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers
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DRILLERCAST Trailer - Introduction to Drillerscast If you are new start here
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2:09An introduction to what Drillercast is all about.By Brock Yordy
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In Episode 2 Brock and Dave discuss failures they had on projects.By Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers
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DRILLERCAST Slurry Wall History and Drilling Season 2 Ep 1
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1:06:00Brock and Dave talk to a global slurry wall expert Sam Carrico. Sam talks about his experience in Slurry Wall and his travels throughout the world.By Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers
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MudMen Episode 2 - MudMentors a discussion with Jeff Blinn
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1:13:03In MudMen Episode 2 - Mud Mentors we have a discussion with the Mud legend Jeff Blinn. We talk about the beginning of his career, drilling fluids, solids control, and Foam Drilling.By Brock Yordy - Jeff Blinn - Dave Bowers
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MudMen Episode 1 - MudMentors a discussion with Ron Peterson
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1:08:59MudMen a Drillercast about all things drilling fluids, mud, solids control, and mud engineering. Episode 1 a discussion with Ron Peterson.By Brock Yordy and Guest Ron Peterson
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DRILLERCAST - 3 Types of Solids Control
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1:38:23In Episode 11 Brock and Dave discuss all types of Solids Control from earthen pit to Mechanical Solids Control.By Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers
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DRILLERCAST- Virtual shows & Investing in People
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1:54:33Brock and Dave talk about presentations at drilling conferences and Investing in people, 2020 lessons learned.By Brock Yordy and Dave Bowers
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