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Video: How Does the Infrastructure Bill Affect Contractors? | The Dirt #42
In this episode of The Dirt, we give you all the important details of the $1.1 trillion infrastructure bill and how you could benefit.
October 22, 2021
The Dirt
Video: Do Big Profits Have You Overlooking Your Biggest Threat? | The Dirt #41
Change or get left behind. In this episode of The Dirt, Buildwitt's Aaron Witt explains what it's going to take to combat the dirt world's people problem.
October 15, 2021
The Dirt
Video: “No Call, No Show” Employees: Is This the New Normal? | The Dirt #40
In the episode of The Dirt, we tackle the growing problem of workers not showing up on the job and not calling to let employers know when – or if – they’ll return. Watch on Equipment World.
October 8, 2021
The Dirt
Video: How to Buy Used Equipment in a Heated Market | The Dirt #39
A Ritchie Bros. expert outlines what contractors need to watch out for with today's supply shortages and rising prices.
October 1, 2021
The Dirt
The Chip Shortage: How Did We Get Here? | The Dirt #37
In this episode of The Dirt, we delve into the microchip shortage, which has been contributing to lower inventories for some equipment manufacturers.
September 17, 2021
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Video: Why Social Media is So Much More Than Marketing | The Dirt #36
While marketing is usually Job 1 — and we discuss easy ways you can help your company get its story out — social media platforms also should be exploited for their full potential as internal communication tools.
September 10, 2021
The Dirt
Video: Construction’s “Weird Disconnect” with Young Workers | The Dirt #35
Young workers often reach the wrong conclusion when old-timers yell. In this episode of The Dirt, we discuss ways to close the generational divide.
September 3, 2021
The Dirt
Video: The Most Underrated, Neglected Fluid on the Jobsite | The Dirt #34
Don't let your construction equipment become another casualty of ignored coolant. Check out Chevron's Lawrence Wong as he answers all your questions about the overlooked fluid in this episode of The Dirt.
August 27, 2021
The Dirt
Video: How to Calculate Your Equipment’s O&O Costs | The Dirt #33
In this episode of The Dirt, we tell you how to calculate a crucial figure to achieving higher profits.
August 20, 2021
The Dirt
Why Contractors Need a Strong Online and Social Media Presence | The Dirt #32
How construction firms can stand out in the increasingly competitive search for qualified workers.
August 13, 2021
The Dirt
Video: How to Attract Good Operators – and Keep Them | The Dirt #31
Your company’s culture can have a tremendous impact on what kind of employees you have and your employee retention rate. Here's how to make your construction firm a better place to work.
August 6, 2021
The Dirt
Video: Is it Time to Switch to 2D Machine Control? (Part 2) | The Dirt #30
Host of The Dirt Bryan Furnace talks with Topcon's Nick Martin in the second part of this exploration on what you can expect from 2D machine control.
July 30, 2021
Technology
Video: Why Using a 2D System is a Great First Step in Machine Control | The Dirt #29
Equipment World talks with Trimble's Scott Lyttle about the data 2D machine control gives you, its cost and surprisingly fast payback.
July 23, 2021
Compact equipment
Video: The Meteoric Rise of Kubota Construction Equipment | The Dirt #28
With the explosion of interest in compact equipment over the last few years, Kubota has seen huge growth in its construction equipment division. We talk to product manager Patrick Baker about what's behind that growth and Kubota's latest machines.
June 18, 2021
Graders/Scrapers
Video: Deere Expert Explains How Motor Graders Have Evolved | The Dirt #25
Precision, efficiency and comfort. In this episode of The Dirt, we talk to Deere grader expert Matt Goedert, who explains the latest improvements to the company's grader line.
May 21, 2021
Battery electric
Volvo VP Lays Out the Electric Blueprint for Construction Equipment | The Dirt #23
How is Volvo Construction Equipment bringing its electric construction equipment to market? We've got the details in our latest The Dirt video.
April 23, 2021
Dozers
Video: Dozer Expert Explains What's Better About the New Cat D9 | The Dirt #20
In this episode of The Dirt, we talk with Cat tractor expert Todd Cole about the new D9 dozer. Todd takes us through all the major changes and upgrades and how Cat has lowered costs while retaining performance in replacing the D9T.
February 2, 2021
The Dirt
These Contractors Built the Equipment Dealership They Always Wanted | The Dirt #18
Check out our 2020 Dealer of the Year winners Jeff and Ben Franken, a father-and-son team of former contractors that now run Front Range Kubota, Kiowa, Colorado.
December 15, 2020
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