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Video: How Contractors Can Get Ready for the Next Recession
On this episode of The Dirt, we discuss what contractors need to do to prepare for and survive the inevitable downturn.
September 23, 2022
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Like No Other Machine: Test Run of Case’s DL550 Minotaur
“You’ve never run anything like this before,” says host of The Dirt and operator Bryan Furnace after eight hours in the cab. Watch his review.
September 16, 2022
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Video: What So Great About Tiltrotators?
Check out The Dirt to find out more about the excavator attachment that twists and turns to increase efficiency and speed.
September 9, 2022
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Video: A Closer Look at Equipment Right to Repair
In this episode of The Dirt, host Bryan Furnace talks with Tyler Robertson, CEO of Diesel Laptops and an advocate for equipment right to repair. Watch here.
September 2, 2022
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Video: A Simple Way Contractors Can Improve Employees’ Family Ties
This episode of The Dirt focuses on families and work as a way to help reduce construction's high suicide rate. Watch here.
August 26, 2022
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Video: How to Fix Construction's Labor Shortage
In this episode of The Dirt, host Bryan Furnace urges contractors to get involved in the solution. Watch here.
August 19, 2022
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Doosan's Dozer Debut: Taking a Leap into New Territory (Video)
In this episode of The Dirt, we give a closer look at the DD100, including video of it in action.
March 11, 2022
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Video: Taking the Fear Out of Construction Technology
In this episode of The Dirt, Britton Lawson with Veit construction company discusses tech's benefits and misconceptions.
August 5, 2022
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Video: How a Lubricant Supplier Can Help Your Construction Business
In this episode of The Dirt, we focus on what contractors are missing by not using the many resources equipment lubrication suppliers offer.
July 29, 2022
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Video: How Drones Can Save Contractors Lots of Money
On The Dirt, we take a look how a small investment in drones can lead to big boosts in revenue on jobs.
July 22, 2022
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Video: Silent Efficiency Killers Hiding in Your Construction Business Operations
Are you ignoring these red flags causing employee frustration and stalling growth? Check out this edition of The Dirt.
July 15, 2022
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A Closer Look at “The Maintainer” – Mauldin’s Little Do-It-All Machine
The pocketknife-like M415XT has a motor grader blade and can run attachments front and back. Watch The Dirt to find out more.
July 8, 2022
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Video: What Can Be Done About Construction’s Alarming Suicide Rate?
On this episode of The Dirt, we focus on the suicide rate in construction, which is the highest of any industry and is four times higher than the national average.
July 1, 2022
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Video: The Long and Winding Road to Developing a New Engine Oil
In this episode of The Dirt, Kevin Carabell of Chevron Lubricants walks viewers through the development of new oil blends and why it's necessary.
June 24, 2022
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Video: Family Construction Firm Opens Up About Succession Planning
They’ve hired a business coach to help them – and they’re extremely glad they did. Check out this week's episode of The Dirt.
June 17, 2022
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Video: 4 Ways You Can Save on Diesel Fuel When Operating Equipment
Want to take some of the sting out of skyrocketing diesel prices? Check out this episode of The Dirt.
June 9, 2022
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Test Run: Hitachi’s New ZX210LC-6 HP Excavator is a “Sneaky Beast”
Equipment operator Bryan Furnace got some seat time on the 25-ton excavator, which recently arrived in the U.S. Watch his review on The Dirt.
June 3, 2022
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Video: How to Perform Fluid Analysis to Save Money on Your Equipment
For as little as $10 a sample of your equipment's oil and lubricants, you can increase your return on investment 150%. See how on the latest episode of "The Dirt."
May 27, 2022
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