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“The Sargent Academy” – A Contractor’s New Way to Attract Employees
The company uses a university dorm and for six weeks immerses new hires in the construction business. Watch the latest episode of The Dirt.
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What’s a contractor to do when a core business market shrinks or the labor pool runs dry or both? Check out the latest episode of The Dirt for the answer.
April 22, 2022
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How to tactfully approach customers about price increases, where to raise your rates and what to do once the economy levels out.
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In this episode of The Dirt, we look at a product that tells you in real time how much longer your equipment's air filter will last.
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OE Construction has become more efficient and profitable – even tracked down its stolen equipment. See how on this episode of The Dirt.
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In this episode of The Dirt, we discuss how switching to lighter, thinner oil can raise fuel economy.
March 25, 2022
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In this episode of The Dirt, the chief economist for Associated General Contractors forecasts the invasion's impact on the construction market.
March 18, 2022
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In this episode of The Dirt, we get answers from Bobcat to the most pressing questions about the groundbreaking compact track loader.
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In this video episode of The Dirt, a Chevron expert explains how to responsibly double the hours between oil changes to save on maintenance costs.
February 25, 2022
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Ken White Construction's posts on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok are bringing in resumes every day, VP says.
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Lots of small contractors are leaving this cost out of their estimates and billing – and it's costing them lots of money, especially with historically high fuel prices.
February 11, 2022
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Video: A Contractor of 33 Years Shares His Recipe for Growth | The Dirt #57
In this short episode of The Dirt, you will gain valuable insight to help take your construction business to the next level.
February 4, 2022
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In this episode of The Dirt, we look at how to choose the right engine and hydraulic oils for the dead of winter.
January 28, 2022
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In this video episode of The Dirt, we give a brief, easy-to-understand overview of DEF and how it should be handled – as well as things you should never, ever do.
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In this episode of The Dirt, host Bryan Furnace demonstrates software that has been a game changer for bidding projects.
January 14, 2022
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The labor shortage is hindering the growth of construction firms, a problem that may only deepen with $1 trillion in infrastructure spending coming.
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