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Building the Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is one of the most famous buildings in the world. An iconic milestone and connected to a heart-breaking love story, learn all about the history of the Taj Mahal and how it was built.
Read Time: 6 Minutes
LEED Certification Levels Explained
There are many different levels of LEED Certification and project-types that can be LEED Certified. Learn about the levels and types of LEED Certification.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
4 Inspiring LEED Certified Buildings
LEED Certified buildings are globally recognized as green and sustainable buildings. Although there are tens of thousands of these buildings around the world, these four are particularly inspiring.
Read Time: 3 Minutes
Building the Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is one of the most famous buildings in the world. An iconic milestone and connected to a heart-breaking love story, learn all about the history of the Taj Mahal and how it was built.
Read Time: 6 Minutes
LEED Certification Levels Explained
There are many different levels of LEED Certification and project-types that can be LEED Certified. Learn about the levels and types of LEED Certification.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
#DirtStories digs up the hidden gems in the industry to share untold stories with the world. From large companies and independent contractors to individual interviews and event coverage, Dirt Stories is challenging the way the world views construction by sharing the stories of the people who build and feed our world.
Check out the latest DirtStories Podcast and Blogs below!
Ep 24: Making Demolition Innovative
“Priestly Demolition is globally recognized as being an innovate demolition company that leads the industry. Ryan Priestly joins this episode of DirtStories to share some stories about his experiences in the world of Demolition.
Listen Time: 41:32
What’s Your Dirt Story?
Since launching the podcast, DirtStories has helped to share insights and stories in the industry with people all across North America. We’ve explored topics from mental health to floating equipment in a pandemic to founding tech companies. Our goal is to continue to dig up these stories and bring them into the spotlights. So, what’s your dirt story?
Read Time: 4 Minutes
Jackman LTD: Sustainability & Building with Wood
Jackman LTD is a construction company located in Kitchener, Ontario. They are building a mass-timber project in Downtown Kitchener. Learn about this project and the rise of sustainability, from the point of view of Jackman VP of Construction Chris Loftin.
Read Time: 3 Minutes
What’s Your Dirt Story?
Since launching the podcast, DirtStories has helped to share insights and stories in the industry with people all across North America. We’ve explored topics from mental health to floating equipment in a pandemic to founding tech companies. Our goal is to continue to dig up these stories and bring them into the spotlights. So, what’s your dirt story?
Read Time: 4 Minutes
How It’s Built: The Series
Building the Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is one of the most famous buildings in the world. An iconic milestone and connected to a heart-breaking love story, learn all about the history of the Taj Mahal and how it was built.
Read Time: 6 Minutes
Building the Daytona International Speedway
The Daytona International Speedway hosts one of the most popular sporting events in all of America: the Daytona 500. This track, however, has deep ties to the beginning of NASCAR and the evolution of street racing. Learn all about building the Daytona International Speedway.
Read Time: 6 Minutes
Building the Seattle Space Needle
The Seattle Space Needle was built in 400 days in 1961 – 1962 for the Century 21 Exposition Seattle World Fair. Learn about the fascinating history of this iconic building and Seattle landmark.
Read Time: 7 Minutes
5 Tips for Managing Remote Teams
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the DOZR team – like many others – have shifted to working from home. DOZR COO Erin Stephenson shares 5 tips for managing a remote-working team during these uncertain times.
Read Time – 8 Minutes
What a Navy SEAL Taught Me About Business Leadership
While attending the ARA show, DOZR CEO Kevin Forestell attended an education session by Chad Williams on “7 Leadership Lessons from a Navy SEAL.” Kevin breaks down his key takeaways from this session and explores what it means to him as a leader.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
Winter Season & Snow
Building in Winter: Yes You Can!
While some projects to take breaks during the cold winter months, it simply isn’t feasible for all projects. Tight timelines budgets mean that some projects do, and can, continue all winter long. Learn about some of the specific challenges that come with winter construction.
Read Time: 3 Minutes
Diesel Gelling: What It Is and Why It Happens
Caring for your diesel engine in winter is different than during other seasons. Larger temperature fluctuations and colder days can have an impact on diesel fuel. One of the biggest problems for diesel engines in winter is diesel gelling. Learn what this is and why it happens.
Read time: 5 minutes
Diesel Engine Care for Winter
Diesel engines can be hard to work with in cold temperatures. As our winters begin to bring more intense changes, diesel engines can become more and more difficult to maintain and work with. The difficulties of diesel engines in winter are explored in this blog, and DOZR shares 5 tips to protect your diesel engine in winter.
Read Time: 7 Minutes
Building in Winter: Yes You Can!
While some projects to take breaks during the cold winter months, it simply isn’t feasible for all projects. Tight timelines budgets mean that some projects do, and can, continue all winter long. Learn about some of the specific challenges that come with winter construction.
Read Time: 3 Minutes
Diesel Gelling: What It Is and Why It Happens
Caring for your diesel engine in winter is different than during other seasons. Larger temperature fluctuations and colder days can have an impact on diesel fuel. One of the biggest problems for diesel engines in winter is diesel gelling. Learn what this is and why it happens.
Read time: 5 minutes
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Equipment Tips
Road Rollers: The Lesser Known Construction Equipment
Rollers are a valuable machine for many construction projects. Compaction is important to ensure a stable foundation and base for many road and building projects. Learn about rollers, how they work and why they’re important in the construction industry.
The Anatomy of an Excavator
An excavator is one of the most popular types of construction equipment. Learn about the basic makeup of an excavator and how each part supports and helps the others.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
Choosing an Aerial Lift: Which Man Lift is Best for the Job?
With so many different types and sizes of aerial lift, it can be hard to know which one to use for a job. Check out tips and tricks on how to choose which aerial lift is best for your job.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
Road Rollers: The Lesser Known Construction Equipment
Rollers are a valuable machine for many construction projects. Compaction is important to ensure a stable foundation and base for many road and building projects. Learn about rollers, how they work and why they’re important in the construction industry.
The Anatomy of an Excavator
An excavator is one of the most popular types of construction equipment. Learn about the basic makeup of an excavator and how each part supports and helps the others.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
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Industry Insights
The How and Why of Skyscrapers
Skyscrapers are a natural part of any modern city skyline. While we often associate skyscrapers with modernity, the skyscraper was actually built over 100 years ago. Learn about the history of skyscrapers, and why they were first built.
Read Time: 6 Minutes
The Bessemer Process: What It Is and How It Changed History
The Bessemer Process was one of the key advancements that brought on the industrial revolution. Without this discovery, cities and even countries would not look the way they do now. Learn about what the Bessemer Process is and how it changed history.
Read Time: 3 Minutes
Weathervaning Explained
Spinning cranes cause hundreds of 911 calls every year as citizens call to report unsafe construction equipment. But spinning cranes – also called Weathervaning. Learn about weathervaning and how it works.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
The How and Why of Skyscrapers
Skyscrapers are a natural part of any modern city skyline. While we often associate skyscrapers with modernity, the skyscraper was actually built over 100 years ago. Learn about the history of skyscrapers, and why they were first built.
Read Time: 6 Minutes
The Bessemer Process: What It Is and How It Changed History
The Bessemer Process was one of the key advancements that brought on the industrial revolution. Without this discovery, cities and even countries would not look the way they do now. Learn about what the Bessemer Process is and how it changed history.
Read Time: 3 Minutes
Construction Tech
Cybersecurity In Construction: What You Need To Know
Cybersecurity is becoming more important as the world becomes more digital. Although the construction industry is a physical industry, cybersecurity is still very important. DOZR CTO Adeel Zaman breaks down what cybersecurity is, why it should matter to you and how to get started in protecting yourself.
Read Time: 9 Minutes.
What Is Construction Technology?
We talk a lot about construction technology. But what is construction technology? Learn what this term actually means, how technology has risen in construction and what the future of construction tech could look like.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
The Tech We Use to Connect During Quarantine Will Persist Post-COVID
Technology has played a key role in keeping us connected both at work and in our personal lives during the COVID-19 global pandemic. It’s revolutionized the workday, personal relationships and work-life balance.
Kevin believes the technology that we are leaning on while practicing social distancing will continue long after COVID.
Read this article to learn why.
Read Time: 3 Minutes
Cybersecurity In Construction: What You Need To Know
Cybersecurity is becoming more important as the world becomes more digital. Although the construction industry is a physical industry, cybersecurity is still very important. DOZR CTO Adeel Zaman breaks down what cybersecurity is, why it should matter to you and how to get started in protecting yourself.
Read Time: 9 Minutes.
What Is Construction Technology?
We talk a lot about construction technology. But what is construction technology? Learn what this term actually means, how technology has risen in construction and what the future of construction tech could look like.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
Health & Safety
Daylight Savings Switch: A Safety Reminder
Every fall, daylight savings time is reversed and we fall back one hour. Although one hour may not seem like a lot of time, the time change causes higher rates of accidents during commutes and on construction sites. Learn about the dangers associated to the “fall back” and how you can stay safe during the time change.
Read Time: 3 Minutes
Preparing Your Construction Business for a Second Wave of COVID-19
It’s hard – if not impossible – to predict if a second wave of COVID-19 could come and what it could look like. That being said, there are lessons from the first few months of COVID that construction businesses can learn from to prepare if a second wave does happen.
Read Time: 6 Minutes
A Second Wave of COVID-19: What It Is and What It Means for Construction
As COVID cases continue to rise and fall around the world, there is a lot of conversation about a second wave of COVID 19 and what it could mean. But what is a second wave and why does it matter? Learn the basics of what a second wave is and why it matters to construction here.
Read Time: 6 Minutes
Daylight Savings Switch: A Safety Reminder
Every fall, daylight savings time is reversed and we fall back one hour. Although one hour may not seem like a lot of time, the time change causes higher rates of accidents during commutes and on construction sites. Learn about the dangers associated to the “fall back” and how you can stay safe during the time change.
Read Time: 3 Minutes
Preparing Your Construction Business for a Second Wave of COVID-19
It’s hard – if not impossible – to predict if a second wave of COVID-19 could come and what it could look like. That being said, there are lessons from the first few months of COVID that construction businesses can learn from to prepare if a second wave does happen.
Read Time: 6 Minutes
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Sustainability in Construction
LEED Certification Levels Explained
There are many different levels of LEED Certification and project-types that can be LEED Certified. Learn about the levels and types of LEED Certification.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
4 Inspiring LEED Certified Buildings
LEED Certified buildings are globally recognized as green and sustainable buildings. Although there are tens of thousands of these buildings around the world, these four are particularly inspiring.
Read Time: 3 Minutes
LEED Certification: The History, Value and How-To
LEED Certification has become the world-wide recognized standard for green construction and sustainable buildings. Learn more about the history of the certification, how many buildings are LEED Certified and what the value of LEED buildings are for building owners, occupants and the environment.
Read Time: 5 minutes
Building the Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal is one of the most famous buildings in the world. An iconic milestone and connected to a heart-breaking love story, learn all about the history of the Taj Mahal and how it was built.
Read Time: 6 Minutes
LEED Certification Levels Explained
There are many different levels of LEED Certification and project-types that can be LEED Certified. Learn about the levels and types of LEED Certification.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
Working with DOZR
A CEO’s Reflection on DOZR’s First 5 Years
Kevin Forestell, CEO of DOZR, reflects on the first 5 years at DOZR, what has stood out to him in achieving success, and what he can do to be a better leader and CEO.
Read Time: 5 Minutes
The DOZR Difference: Construction’s First Online Equipment Rental Aggregator
DOZR has brought something new to the industry. By acting as an industry aggregator and equipment connector, DOZR is making renting equipment easier and more accessible than ever before. Learn about the DOZR difference.
Read Time: 5 Minutes
Independent Equipment Rental Insurance: The DOZR REP Explained
The DOZR Rental Equipment Protection Program offers small contractors, homeowners and one-time-renters the equipment protection needed to keep you safe. Learn everything you need to know about the DOZR REP.
Read Time: 3 Minutes
A CEO’s Reflection on DOZR’s First 5 Years
Kevin Forestell, CEO of DOZR, reflects on the first 5 years at DOZR, what has stood out to him in achieving success, and what he can do to be a better leader and CEO.
Read Time: 5 Minutes
The DOZR Difference: Construction’s First Online Equipment Rental Aggregator
DOZR has brought something new to the industry. By acting as an industry aggregator and equipment connector, DOZR is making renting equipment easier and more accessible than ever before. Learn about the DOZR difference.
Read Time: 5 Minutes