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The Dirt: Page 10

The Dirt
An Operator’s Observations: Top 5 Video Episodes of The Dirt for 2021
2021 marked a new year for “The Dirt” and a new host, equipment operator Bryan Furnace.
December 30, 2021
Host of Equipment World The Dirt Bryan Furnace
The Dirt
Video: How to Reduce Construction’s High Rate of Suicide | The Dirt #50
The suicide rate in the construction industry is more than four times higher than for the general population. Yet it’s a topic that is rarely discussed.
December 17, 2021
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The Dirt
Video: iDig Offers Low-Cost Grade Guidance for Excavators | The Dirt #49
In the episode of The Dirt, we take a closer look at a 2D excavator guidance system that can benefit contractors without breaking the budget.
December 10, 2021
Episode 49 The Dirt iDig Indicate Only, 2D System
The Dirt
Video: Should You Lease or Purchase Your Equipment? | The Dirt #48
In this episode of The Dirt, we get the answer from a Cat financial expert – and learn the biggest mistake contractors make when leasing.
December 3, 2021
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The Dirt
Video: Are Your Phone Habits Ruining Your Reputation? | The Dirt #47
Busy is not an excuse for a full voicemail box or not calling clients back. In this episode of The Dirt, we offer solutions for managing the constant influx of business communications.
November 26, 2021
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The Dirt
Video: Don’t Drop the Ball on Cross-Training Employees | The Dirt #46
New workers are often thrown into the mix and expected to absorb what other workers are doing. In this episode of The Dirt, we suggest a better way.
November 19, 2021
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The Dirt
Video: Using Trimble Construction One to Manage Your Projects from Top to Bottom | The Dirt #45
In this episode of The Dirt, we talk about Trimble Construction One, a full suite of software for managing a construction project in real-time from beginning to end.
November 12, 2021
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The Dirt
Video: Are You Playing ‘Musical Cabs’ With Your Operators? | The Dirt #44
In this episode, we discuss the harm that can come from frequently moving operators around to different equipment.
November 5, 2021
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The Dirt
Video: Is Dirty Oil Ruining Your Equipment? | The Dirt #43
In this episode of The Dirt, Rebecca Zwetzig, ISOClean Program manager for Chevron, tells how to keep your machines in top running condition with clean fluids.
October 29, 2021
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The Dirt
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 trillion infrastructure bill and how you could benefit.
October 22, 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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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The Dirt
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
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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
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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
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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
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