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Understanding your drill contractor’s experience

Managing a drill program is a balancing act - ensuring safety, looking after your team, and adhering to environmental regulations. Amidst all those responsibilities, it’s all too easy to put your drill contractor’s experience on the backburner.

We tend to push everything onto our contractors: ‘Can you do this?’, ‘I need that report,’ or ‘I need this data improved’. But drill contractors can’t always manage those demands on old-school systems.

Many contractors are still running on pen and paper. And others are venturing out and dipping their toes into tech and building their own systems (change is definitely in the air).

But the tech world isn't slowing down, and industry standards are ever-tightening. To keep pace, stay competitive, and satisfy everyone, they must master clients' data submission systems—it's a tough market!

Not being in sync can be a real bummer for teamwork, especially when contractors might not totally get why it's happening.

Navigating the shift from traditional to tech

Drill contractors can have a tough time adopting new technology into their work. It can be lack of options, or significant investment in their current setup.

Sticking to old systems or paperwork can be costly, leading to errors, missed opportunities, and stuff taking longer than it should. The main challenge? Resistance to change. And if contractors are reluctant, it could hinder your drill program's success.

So, how can we help everyone get from old-school to new tech in your next drill program?

Just talk about it: Start with a real conversation with your drill contractor. Ask about any worries they have or problems they're having with new tech. What's stopping them? Let them share their stories and doubts - and then offer a solution that could make things better for them.
Focus on the positives: Highlight the benefits of using newer systems. Explain how digital tools can make collecting data easier, improve accuracy, and just make things run more smoothly.
Keep it simple: Recommend user-friendly and easy-to-adopt tools that are made for drill contractors.
Support their journey: Provide or advocate for training and ongoing support - or choose a platform that comes with these services. Helping contractors build confidence and skill with the new technology can have big benefits in the long term.
Set clear expectations: Make sure everyone knows what they're supposed to do with the technology in your drill program. Explain how data should be collected, analysed, and reported. This can help avoid any confusion or resistance.
Inspire growth: Put the spotlight on growing your drill contractor. Highlight success stories of other contractors who’ve successfully transitioned, focusing on the potential benefits and growth opportunities.

Here's the deal.

Your drill contractor's experience? Major key to success. It's all about finding that sweet spot between the tried-and-true and the shiny-and-new. Listen to their worries, and boom! (drill and blast pun intended). You've got a recipe for more productivity and better results all round.

And if you do this right, you’re enabling your drill contractor to not just work better with you, but to improve their business and the way they engage with other clients. At the end of the day, when you invest in developing your drill contractor, whether they’re big, small, or a little stuck in their ways, ultimately it benefits everyone.

Ready to take your drill contractor experience to the next level?

Your drill contractor's experience matters. Here's what's in store when you choose CorePlan:

Ease of use for drillers: CorePlan makes data collection super-simple for your drillers in the field. Encourage them to use CorePlan for all their operations or use our dedicated drill contractor portal for hassle-free data entry. If needed, we can also import their data from spreadsheets or APIs.
Enhanced accuracy: CorePlan’s built-in logic ensures that all data entered is validated and all changes are recorded, acting as a verified system of record for all your drilling data.
Efficient collaboration: Efficiency is what CorePlan is all about. Eliminate the double handling and back and forth by having one place for everyone to collaborate on the data at the same time.
Future-ready: Think of CorePlan as your ticket to the future of drilling. It's not just about the here and now; it's about paving the way for long-term success. So why not embrace the future with innovation and technology and get a head start in the industry?

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Ready to supercharge your drilling program? If you want go-to tips to get more from your contractors, check out our article: Enhance your drill contractor’s performance with these 3 proven strategies for success. Join the CorePlan revolution at www.coreplan.io.

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