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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 $1.1 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
Video: How to Pick the Right Lubricants Based on Conditions | The Dirt #38
In this episode of The Dirt, Chevron's Shawn Whitacre explains how to select the correct lubricants to keep your construction equipment operating smoothly in all conditions.
September 24, 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
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
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
Wheel Loaders
Video: Doosan's Latest Wheel Loaders Are New in Every Way | The Dirt #27
From a "transparent bucket" and a new exterior design all the way down to a more spacious cab and maintenance improvements on the inside, we brought in the experts to discuss everything new on Doosan's latest loaders.
June 11, 2021
Heavy equipment
Video: Why the Cat 963 is "A Great Big Skid Steer" | The Dirt #26
The new Cat 963 track loader is built for just about anything. On this episode of The Dirt, Cat tractor expert Sam Meeker joins us to talk about the improvements this machine brings over the K-Series and how versatile a track loader can be.
June 4, 2021
Pickups
Ford's F-150 Lightning is the Super Truck For the Working Class
With its first electric pickup, Ford has packed in a lot of capability – and speed – while keeping the starting price under $40,000.
May 25, 2021
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