The only construction-technology blog you’ll ever need.
Looking to Rent Equipment?
Rent equipment from your favourite suppliers in a city near you Start a SearchThe Latest Posts
Moving Dirt: Why We Do It and The Best Machines For The Job
Moving dirt is an integral part of any construction project. Digging, transporting and piling dirt is vital to building strong foundations and keeping construction sites safe. Learn all about moving dirt.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
Top 5 Green Trends in Construction
Green construction has grown in the industry. There’s so many different ways that these trends can be seen in the industry. Get to know the top 5 green trends growing in the construction industry.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
In Big Data, Less Is More: What You Should Use Data For
Big data is a buzzword in construction that can be confusing to understand. There are a few ways that data can be used in construction to help you streamline your planning and construction process.
Read Time: 5 Minutes
Moving Dirt: Why We Do It and The Best Machines For The Job
Moving dirt is an integral part of any construction project. Digging, transporting and piling dirt is vital to building strong foundations and keeping construction sites safe. Learn all about moving dirt.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
Top 5 Green Trends in Construction
Green construction has grown in the industry. There’s so many different ways that these trends can be seen in the industry. Get to know the top 5 green trends growing in the construction industry.
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 27: Balancing Company Values With Winning Bids
Kurtis Samchee from MGI Construction explores the benefits of putting people and company values first, the importance of personal connection and winning bids in the construction industry.
Listen Time: 53:26
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 Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam is an American landmark with no other project like it in the world. At the time it was built in the 1930’s it was the biggest dam and concrete structure in the entire world. Today, the Hoover Dam is an icon that still powers the homes of a million people. Learn all about how it was built.
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
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
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
Deck The Halls With A Rented Man Lift
Every year people get injured trying to hang decorations for the holiday season. Using old ladders, reaching too far, climbing ladders in slippery or snowy conditions or even simple slips and falls can make holiday decorating more dangerous than it should be. Did you know that renting a man lift can help make the holiday season safer?
Read time: 3 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
Deck The Halls With A Rented Man Lift
Every year people get injured trying to hang decorations for the holiday season. Using old ladders, reaching too far, climbing ladders in slippery or snowy conditions or even simple slips and falls can make holiday decorating more dangerous than it should be. Did you know that renting a man lift can help make the holiday season safer?
Read time: 3 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
Curious about Working with DOZR?
Check out our customer story featuring Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds to learn how working with DOZR helped them grow their business.
Equipment Tips
The Best Mini Excavator for 2021
Many people ask what the best mini excavator is. It may sound like a simple question but it really isn’t. Learn what the best mini excavator is in this blog.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
What Is a Digging Machine? Diggers Explained
What is a digging machine? Are diggers the same thing as excavators? How many different types of digging machines are there? Learn all about this industry term and what types of digging machines there are for your project.
Read Time: 2 Minutes
The Most Common Equipment Malfunctions and How to Prevent Them
Equipment malfunctions are a part of the job. Unfortunately, they’re bound to happen. There are ways to prevent malfunctions, however, and ensure that your equipment – owned or rented – operates as smoothly as possible.
Read Time: 5 Minutes
The Best Mini Excavator for 2021
Many people ask what the best mini excavator is. It may sound like a simple question but it really isn’t. Learn what the best mini excavator is in this blog.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
What Is a Digging Machine? Diggers Explained
What is a digging machine? Are diggers the same thing as excavators? How many different types of digging machines are there? Learn all about this industry term and what types of digging machines there are for your project.
Read Time: 2 Minutes
Get the latest from the DOZR Hub right to your inbox.
Industry Insights
Moving Dirt: Why We Do It and The Best Machines For The Job
Moving dirt is an integral part of any construction project. Digging, transporting and piling dirt is vital to building strong foundations and keeping construction sites safe. Learn all about moving dirt.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
In Big Data, Less Is More: What You Should Use Data For
Big data is a buzzword in construction that can be confusing to understand. There are a few ways that data can be used in construction to help you streamline your planning and construction process.
Read Time: 5 Minutes
The Top 6 Things Contractors Need to Know About Mechanics Liens
A staple in some states as a part of the construction project process, mechanics liens can be confusing and overwhelming for new contractors or contractors who haven’t dealt with them before. Get the basics on what mechanics liens are and why they can be useful.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
Moving Dirt: Why We Do It and The Best Machines For The Job
Moving dirt is an integral part of any construction project. Digging, transporting and piling dirt is vital to building strong foundations and keeping construction sites safe. Learn all about moving dirt.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
In Big Data, Less Is More: What You Should Use Data For
Big data is a buzzword in construction that can be confusing to understand. There are a few ways that data can be used in construction to help you streamline your planning and construction process.
Read Time: 5 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
Need Equipment For Your Next Project?
Sustainability in Construction
Top 5 Green Trends in Construction
Green construction has grown in the industry. There’s so many different ways that these trends can be seen in the industry. Get to know the top 5 green trends growing in the construction industry.
Read Time: 4 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
Moving Dirt: Why We Do It and The Best Machines For The Job
Moving dirt is an integral part of any construction project. Digging, transporting and piling dirt is vital to building strong foundations and keeping construction sites safe. Learn all about moving dirt.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
Top 5 Green Trends in Construction
Green construction has grown in the industry. There’s so many different ways that these trends can be seen in the industry. Get to know the top 5 green trends growing in the construction industry.
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