As construction tech grows and transforms so quickly, it easy to feel left behind. But there are many ways that small construction businesses can use tech to stay competitive in a growing technological industry.
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The Truck: Everything You Need To Know
Trucks of all sizes and capacities are beneficial on construction sites. From moving materials to transporting employees, trucks have many uses on site. Learn everything about trucks, including popular models and the history of the truck, here.
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COVID-19 on Construction Sites: 8 Tips for Social Distancing and Safety
Although COVID-19 is shutting down businesses and pushing people to practise social distancing, the construction industry works on. Check out our 8 tips for staying safe on a construction site during COVID-19.
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What The Internet of Things Means for Construction
The Internet of Things is a growing buzzword that has the power to change construction in the future. Learn about what the Internet of Things is and how it will impact construction.
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The Tractor: Everything You Need To Know
The tractor was a great invention that revolutionized farming in many ways. From safe operations to the history of the tractor, learn everything you need to know about the tractor here.
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An Aerial Transit System in Clearwater and the Evolution of Construction Tech
Clearwater may lead the way for the future of passenger transit with the introduction of an aerial transit system. Learn all about the proposed system and what it could mean for the construction industry.
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Cindy McCree-Bodine: McCree Contractors & Architects and Building In Orlando
Cindy Bodine-McCree is a 4th generation McCree continuing in the family business. DOZR CEO Kevin Forestell sat down with Cindy to hear about the family business, being a female in the construction industry and the importance of storytelling.
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The Rock Truck: Everything You Need To Know About the Articulated Dump Truck
The rock truck is also known as the articulated dump truck (ADT). A rock truck is a powerful machine that is often used to haul super heavy materials and debris around a site. Learn everything you could want to know about the rock truck here.
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Missy Scherber on Building Up The Construction Community
Missy Scherber is a business owner, an Instagram construction influencer, and an advocate for women in construction. DOZR sat down with Missy to learn more about how she got involved in construction, her experience working with ConExpo, and what being an influencer has meant to her.
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5 Things You Can Do In 5 Seconds to Embrace Construction Tech
The 5-Second Rule states that when you have an impulse to act on a goal, you have five seconds to take action before that impulse is gone. This can be hard in construction tech because there are so many things that have changed so quickly. In order to make this action a little easier, we’ve put together 5 things you can do in 5 seconds to bring yourself close to Construction Tech.
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The Excavator: Everything You Need To Know
Excavators are one of the most well-known construction equipment. Their long arms and digging buckets are easily recognizable. But there are many different kinds of excavators, they have different attachments and come in all different sizes. Learn everything you could want to know about the excavator here.
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The 8 Best Valentine’s Day Construction Puns
Finding the right words for that special someone can be difficult. If you’re at a loss for words, we’ve got you covered. Check out our top 8 favourite construction puns for Valentine’s Day.
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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.
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The Backhoe: Everything You Need To Know
Often referred to as the swiss army knife of heavy equipment, the backhoe is great for excavation and digging projects of all sizes – one end to dig up dirt and the other end to move it around. Learn everything about the backhoe here.
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Budget Tips for Contractors to Take Back Control Of Profit Margins
Rising material costs, increasing labour pressures, and project extensions are all impacting the profit margins of contractors. Check out tips for taking back control of your profit margins and to regain cotrol of your budget.
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Desi Matel-Anderson on Fighting Chaos with Preparedness and Innovation
Desi Matel-Anderson is an expert in emergency preparedness and innovative planning. She uses her skills to help communities, companies, and individuals prepare for the worst. DOZR sat down with Desi to learn more about innovation and to hear about her ConExpo session.
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The Boom Lift: Everything You Need To Know
Reach new heights with a boom lift! Did you know that the longest-reaching boom lift has a height capacity of 185 feet? Learn everything you need to know about the boom lift here!
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2020 Predictions for the Construction Industry: We Read The Reports So You Don’t Have To
Every year, Deloitte publishes a report that looks forward at the upcoming year and what trends will come with it. We read the report and broke down the top 4 trends so you don’t have to.
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Revolutionizing Safety in Construction with Jim Colvin & Serious Labs
Jim Colvin, CEO of Serious Labs, talks to DOZR about Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality for the construction industry. The topic of his educational session at Con-Expo-CON/AGG 2020, Jim hopes to revolutionize safety in construction with VR.
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The Scissor Lift: Everything You Need To Know
Scissor lifts are better suited for certain jobs over boom lifts or any other type of aerial platform. A lightweight and easy-to-move equipment, scissor lifts are ideal for indoor projects, more so if the project only requires up-and-down mobility. Learn more about the scissor lift here!
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The Material Handler: Everything You Need To Know
Everything you need to know about the Lull. Fun facts, the history of JLG, Lull FAQ’s, and more are all explained.
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The Role of Construction in Wildfire Prevention
Wildfires are becoming more dangerous and more common. As the industry responsible for building our world, there are ways for the construction industry to contribute to preventing and fighting these fires.
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The Dozer: Everything You Need To Know
Bulldozers are popular pieces of equipment for road building, clearing a worksite of rubble and debris. Dozers are also great for other forms of heavy-duty maintenance like snow plowing and tearing up asphalt. Learn all about the dozer here!
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A 2023 Florida Keys Deadline To Halt Development
In the 1970’s, the state of Florida set a deadline to stop building in the Keys by 2023 to allow for hurricane evacuation. As the deadline draws closer, the situation is becoming more complicated. Learn all about it.
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The Telehandler: Everything You Need To Know
The telehandler is growing in popularity as it becomes known for its versatility, power, and functionality. Everything you need to know about the telehandler is explained.
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Exoskeletons Are Opening The Door to Robotics in Construction
Exoskeletons are growing in popularity. In fact, 33% of all contractors expect to be using wearable technology by 2022. Read all about the history and future of exoskeletons.
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The Skid Steer: Everything You Need To Know
The skid steer is powerful piece of heavy equipment capable of lifting, digging, moving, and clearing. From the history of the machine to FAQ’s, learn everything you need to know about the skid steer here.
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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.
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The Mini Excavator: Everything You Need To Know
The mini excavator is a small and mighty type of heavy equipment. From the history of the machine to FAQ’s, learn everything you need to know about the mini excavator here.
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4 New Year’s Resolutions For Construction Companies in 2020
A new year can mean new resolutions. Although resolutions can be personal, companies can also set resolutions or goals to ensure a more organized and successful year. Here are the four New Year’s resolutions for construction companies in 2020 to stay on top of industry trends and changes.
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‘Twas a Snowy Night Before Christmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the town,
Equipment was stirring, and snow falling down…
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Concrete and Sand: A Complicated Truth
The future of concrete is changing as environmental concerns and a global sand shortage is impacting our use of this building material. Learn about these factors and how the industry is adapting through alternative building materials and concrete recycling programs.
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12 Days of DOZR Christmas
What would DOZR give to you on each day of Christmas? Check out our spin on the 12 Days of Christmas.
Sustainable Building Materials: Everything You Need To Know
Green building is the future of construction. Using and sourcing sustainable building materials is a big part of this trend. Learn all about sustainable building materials here.
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LEED Certification 101
LEED Certification is one of the most recognized green building awards around the globe. This standard is challenging the way building owners view growing green by showing the profitable side of running a green building.
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Green Construction VS Green Building: Understanding the Important Difference
With so many buzzwords surrounding green construction, we wanted to break down what green construction really is and how it differs from green buildings. Learn everything you need to know about green construction here.
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Employee Mental Health is Affecting Your Business
Employee mental health has bigger business implications than you may think. Learn how the mental health of your employees is affecting your business and what you can do to support your employees.
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DOZR: Our Dirt Story
DOZR CEO Kevin Forestell explores what Dirt Stories means to him, and DOZR’s own Dirt Story.
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Foot Care: It’s Easier Than You Think
Taking care of your feet is important. It’s also not hard. Choosing proper boots socks, and taking care if your work boots are three easy ways to practice foot care at home.
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DOZR’s Top 5 Hard Hat Accessories for Construction Workers
Hard hats are a natural part of a construction workers uniform. But safety and functionality can work together with these hard hat accessories. Check out our top 5, and let us know what your favourites are.
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How Shovelling Snow Could Kickstart Your Construction Career
Shovelling snow is arguably the hardest job in the industry. It’s also a great way to get your foot in the door of construction, and to kick start your career.
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Welcoming Veterans Into Construction is a Win-Win Situation
Veterans struggle to find jobs when they leave the military and return home. Making the transition from military to construction smoother and more seamless is a win-win situation. It not only helps our veterans find the stable jobs they deserve, but it can provide the industry with the skilled workers it is missing.
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Mental Health and Construction: The Silent Epidemic
Mental health is the silent epidemic in the construction industry. It’s time for the construction industry to take mental health as seriously as it does safety.
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Road Salt: How it Works and Road Salt Alternatives
Road salt is used every winter to help control ice formation on roads, parking lots, and sidewalks. In recent years, the environmental impact of salt has called for alternatives and replacements to road salt. Learn all about what road salt is and what salt alternatives are.
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5 Tips for a Successful Winter Season
The winter season presents a whole new set of challenges for snow removal contractors and business owners. Check out our 5 tips to ensure a successful winter season, from first snow fall to the last.
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Flooding Cities: Why Rising Sea Levels will Sink Florida
The slowing of the Gulf Stream, melting of the ice caps and the warming ocean are causing ocean levels to rise every year. Because of it, Florida is going to flood and it’s beautiful attractions like Miami Beach could disappear. What does this mean for Florida?
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The Secret to a Working Relationship with Maintenance Managers
Having a open line of communication between contractors and building maintenance can foster a successful working relationship and a more enjoyable environment for everyone. How do you do this? Well, we’ve got the secret.
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5 Keys to A Working Relationship With Contractors, According to Maintenance
Contractors want to have a good relationship with building managers and maintenance crews. The first step in building this relationship is to understand what a successful working relationship looks like to them. Check out the 5 ways maintenance managers build successful relationships with contractors to understand their perspective.
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Telehandlers for Snow Removal
Telehandlers are an amazing and under-used type of snow removal equipment. Why are telehandlers a great tool for snow removal? Well, let us tell you.
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4 Types of Snow Removal Equipment You Need To Know About
There are 4 key types of snow removal equipment that you need to know about. Put efficiency first this winter season and choose the best snow removal equipment for your job.
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Tractors for Snow Removal
There are 4 key types of snow removal equipment that you need to know about. Put efficiency first this winter season and choose the best snow removal equipment for your job.
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The Truth Behind Road Salt Use: Why Contractors Use So Much Salt
Every winter, public outcry about over salt use on roads and sidewalks take over news outlets. What the public doesn’t know is that there is a deeper reason contractors use so much salt.
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Regenerative Agriculture: What It Is & Why It Matters
Soil. Our world is literally built on it. Did you know that 1/3 of the world’s soil has been degraded due to agricultural practises like tilling, chemical use and and deforestation? Regenerative Agriculture is a movement in the Agriculture community that is working to save our soil.
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PPE: Safety 101
PPE is the best way to protect yourself, but both employers and employees don’t embrace safety equipment every day. This results in many preventable injuries and deaths every year. Choose PPE every time to get home safe every day.
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A Construction Safety Analysis: The Swiss Cheese Model
Safety in the construction industry has a long way to go to even as technology provides new safety tech and tools. The continual rise of workplace injuries in construction indicates a deeper, more integrated problem. The Swiss Cheese Model highlights the need to further integrate safety within the industry to really make construction workers safer.
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Supporting Working Parents in Construction
On National Working Parents Day DOZR COO Erin Stephenson explores the need of companies to do more to support the working parents they employ. Although flexible working hours may not be possible in the construction industry, there are many ways that the construction industry can do more to support working parents.
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My Name is Kevin and I Am Guilty of Mansplaining
Are you a mansplainer? I would have answered no, too. But here I am, recognizing it in myself and owning it. I own it so I can change.
DOZR CEO Kevin explores how being called out for mansplaining has changed him and how he interacts with both women and men in personal and professional situations.
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Going Local With The Rise Farm
The Rise Farm. Believe it or not, The Rise Farm started from "one of those days". Those days when you feel the need to escape the hustle-and-bustle of modern life. After a long day at work, driving home in traffic, working at a desk, there is a longing that comes with...
Summer Safety: Tips and Tricks for Staying Cool
Staying safe under the summer sun is about taking proactive steps to prevent heat-related illnesses. We’ve put together some tips and tricks to stay cool and practice summer safety every day.
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Heat Exhaustion VS Sunstroke: The Facts
Heat exhaustion and sunstroke are dangers that every person in the construction and labour industries face every summer. It’s important to recognize the signs of heat exhaustion and sun stroke. Learn how to respond to these symptoms and keep yourself – and your coworkers – safe.
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Tracked VS Wheeled Excavators: 6 Considerations
While wheeled excavators are becoming more popular, it is still important to choose your equipment based on the nature of a project and what the equipment needs to do. Here are 6 things to consider when choosing between a tracked and wheeled excavator.
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Wheeled Excavator: The Secret Weapon for Urban Construction
The wheeled excavator is a powerful, road friendly and cheaper to maintain than a tracked excavator. They are growing in recognition for their multi-use capabilities an efficiency as a piece of heavy equipment. AS projects in urban areas become more popular, the wheeled excavator will too. The fact that it’s also called a “Rubber Duck” is just a bonus.
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Networking: The Secret Sauce to Startup Success
The relationship between the construction industry and the tech sector has strengthened as construction advances and adapts to new demands. Learning from the networking habits of the tech industry could be a key piece in driving the construction industry forward.
If you’re not networking, you should be.
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Autonomous Construction Equipment to Keep the Industry Moving
The construction industry is facing a labour shortage. How can the construction industry continue to build our world without workers? The solution could be in embracing autonomous construction equipment to fill the gaps. Embracing new technology could also attract the next generation of construction workers. Read all about it.
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How The Sharing Economy is Paving the Way for a Construction Industry Boom
Todd Buchholz wrote an article for The Wall Street Journal exploring the impact that companies like DOZR, Airbnb and Uber are having on inflation by building up the sharing economy. Kevin, CEO of DOZR, explores how the current state of the economy and this pattern of low inflation is paving the way for a construction industry boom.
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Pushysix Visits DOZR
Scott Colclough is PushySix. What do you get when you take the skills of an operator and combine it with an extreme passion for heavy equipment? You get Pushysix, a leading brand inspiring the next generation of heavy equipment operators, lead by the one and only...
DOZR Announces $14 Million Investment, Pushes the Envelope for Marketplaces of the Future
DOZR announces it has closed on its $14 million (CAD) in Series A round of funding.
Eliminate the “Off-Season”
Every business that relied on good weather or bid-and-tender work knows the struggle of the off-season. Learn how you can continue to earn money with your idle equipment all season long.
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6 DOZR Supplier Updates You Need To Know
As DOZR continues to grow and add more suppliers to grow our list of rental equipment, we are working to make the supplier experience as enjoyable as possible. We have updated a few things for our DOZR suppliers, and you can read about supplying heavy equipment here.
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10 Ways to Upgrade Your Holiday Work Party
As the holiday season rolls around, everyone loves to show their appreciation for the people in their lives. Here are some tips and tricks to make the people around you feel appreciated around the holidays.
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Lessons From Hurricane Michael
This terrible hurricane provided some insight into ways you can best prep for a storm. DOZR has put these together in a short blog so you know what to think about when the next storm approaches.
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Growing A Small Business By Working Smarter
DOZR sits down with Silverfern Landscape Group INC President Carl Anso to talk about how he works smarter with DOZR. Read all about it.
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Equipment Rental: A New and Improved Rental Experience
Renting equipment has never been easier, and it’s never been smarter. Equipment rental is a great way to mitigate costs and to make sure you have the equipment you need when you need it.
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DOZR Named 2018 VentureClash Semifinalist
DOZR is chosen as a 2018 VentureClash Semifinalist
DOZR Named 2018 VentureClash Finalist
DOZR is chosen as a 2018 VentureClash Finalist
Safety First: A Construction Must Do
Technology is so much more than smartphones and computers. The introduction of tech gadgets to the construction industry gives us new tools that can help keep workers safe. We are excited to be joining construction and technology together here at DOZR and believe that these two industries are key to the other’s success.
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Stanley Black & Decker Selects DOZR As Innovation Prize Winner
Stanley Black & Decker selects DOZR as innovation prize winner for VentureClash.
1 Click Equipment Rentals
Renting heavy equipment no longer involves calling a guy who calls a guy who calls another guy. Learn how the 1 click rental method on DOZR will change how you rent equipment forever.
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Win Bids and Rent Out Your Equipment
Are you having trouble getting your equipment rented on DOZR? Learn how DOZR suppliers can increase their chances to win bids and earn money by renting out their equipment.
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Derek Smith: Local Business Growth With DOZR
DOZR Customer Derek Smith tells us about his experience renting equipment and supplying his own equipment with DOZR. He tells us how renting and supplying with DOZR has helped to grow his business.
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DOZR COO Wins Woman Entrepreneur Of The Year
Erin Stephenson, DOZR COO, Awarded the Ontario Regional Award for the Startup Canada Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
DOZR Names Adeel Zaman New CTO
DOZR announces Adeel Zaman as their new Chief Technology Officer.
Ontario Construction Projects: Summer 2018
Summers in Ontario are always busy with Ontario construction projects. Being busy is great for the industry. DOZR looks at 5 major summer projects from 2018.
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Joe Works Smarter (Not Harder) With DOZR
Joe Francelji, CEO of UFC Contracting INC. Working smarter, not harder, is something all DOZR users try to do. DOZR sat down with Joe Francelj, CEO of UFC Contracting Inc, to learn how he appies this to his own business. What kind of business do you run? UFC...
Construction Industry Technology: It’s Changing Things
From drones to virtual reality, construction industry technology is coming into play and doing so fast. Integrating tech tools into projects can help make sites safer and to help streamline work. It’s also just really cool.
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Getting Ready for Spring
The birds are singing, the temperature is rising, and it’s time to get your equipment ready for spring. From circle checks to personal protective equipment, DOZR is here to help you get ready for the spring construction season.
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More Women Should Take the Entrepreneurial Plunge
DOZR COO Erin Stephenson talks the talk about walking the walk. She believes that it’s time to start actively supporting women in powerful roles and encourages women to take risks. Female Entrepreneurs will change the world, and we need more of them.
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How Your Machines Can Pay For Themselves
Did you know machinery and cars can spend up to 90% of their “life” sitting parked? Did you know you can get your idle equipment moving and earn some extra money?
Let DOZR help you put your heavy equipment to work.
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8 Reasons to Rent Equipment
Deciding to buy a piece of heavy equipment is a big decision. If you are debating between renting and purchasing equipment, DOZR has 8 reasons why renting might be better for you.
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DOZR 2017 Reflection: The Past Year in Construction
As 2017 comes to an end, DOZR reflects back on the past year and what has happened in the industry. Technology is growing in the industry and 2018 will see more changes in the industry than ever before.
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Get Your Equipment Winter Ready
Winters can be harsh. Being prepared and taking the time to get your equipment ready can make all the difference. Don’t worry. If you’re not sure where to start in prepping your heavy equipment for the winter season, DOZR has a few tips for how you can start.
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Top 5 Reasons To Use Skid Steers For Snow Removal
Are you ready for winter? To really be ready for winter, you need a skid steer. Learn why skid steers for snow removal are one of the best, most versatile tools for snow removal.
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Autonomous Vehicles are Inevitable. It’s Time To Get Your Business Ready.
Autonomous vehicles have become reality. How can the construction and agriculture industries benefit from this technology? These advancements create a whole bunch of new opportunities to streamline and expand workforce. Construction technology is here to stay.
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Roombas Are Coming: Autonomous Lawn Mowers
Everyone loves a nice freshly cut lawn almost as much as they love a clean house. What if we cut out lawns the same way we roomba-ed our houses?
Autonomous vehicles for landscaping could be the future. And it could save money for neighbourhoods and households.
The Future is Near!
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How To Get Your Equipment Rented Out In A Hurry
You’ve taken the step! You put your equipment on DOZR to rent our to DOZR customers. There are steps you can take for you to help ensure your equipment gets rented. Make the most of your supplier experience.
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The DOZR Plan For “What If…?”
When people rent with DOZR, one of the first questions we hear is “what happens if something happens to the machine?” This question is important both to DOZR suppliers and DOZR customers. We answer that question here.
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Best Equipment To Rent Out In the Busy Season
With warmer weather comes new construction projects. There are a few key pieces of equipment that are the most popular this time of year. That means that these are the best pieces of heavy equipment to supply for a higher chance to earn some extra cash.
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Best Of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017
Every three years, CONEXPO-CON/AGG takes the industry by storm. DOZR CEO Kevin Forestell reflects on his top highlights from CONEXPO 2017. It’s enough to get us excited for 2020.
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Top Questions About DOZR New Customers Ask
The idea of loaning your valuable tools to someone anonymously is intimidating. This is even more true when it’s a piece of equipment. Get your top questions about DOZR answered in this quick blog.
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Put Idle Equipment To Work
Get your unused equipment ready to rent and off your yard. You may not want to work all year, but that doesn’t mean your equipment can’t be working for you.
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