Urban Heat Island: What It Is and Why It Matters for Construction
As rising temperatures continue around the planet and more people are expected to live in cities in the next few years, Urban Heat Island will become a hotter and hotter topic. Learn what it is and why the construction industry should care here.
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.
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.
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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.
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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?
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7 Popular Types of Forklifts
Did you know that there are multiple different types of forklifts? Learn about the 7 most popular types of forklifts and what they are used for.
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The Best Mini Excavator for 2020
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.
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The Forklift: Everything You Need To Know
The forklift is a lifting machine like no other. Growing our of the First World War, today the forklift is synonymous with material moving. They are seen everywhere from shipping yards and warehouses to construction sites. Learn all about the forklift.
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How to Protect Your Site and Equipment from Theft and Vandalism
Whether you’re trying to prevent small acts of vandalism or stop the theft of large machines, there are so many ways to help reduce crime on construction sites. Learn some tips on how to protect your site from theft or vandalism.
Choosing Between a Backhoe VS Mini Excavator
Backhoes and mini excavators are similar but very different. Because of the digging capabilities of each machine, many people struggle when choosing which one to rent for a project. Get some tips on how to choose between a backhoe and a mini ex.
How COVID is Changing the Future of Building Design
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot about our lives and how we live and work. Already, the pandemic is starting to change the actual makeup and design of new buildings. Learn how COVID is changing the design and layout of buildings.
The Versatility of the Telehandler
The telehandler is a lifting, moving and maneuvering power machine. No matter the season, from summer to winter, the telehandler can handle any job. Learn about the versatility of the telehandler.
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.
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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.
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The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan: A New Niche in Construction
The Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan aims to return the Florida Everglades back to their natural flow. The impact of draining 50% of the everglades is now being felt. But returning the Everglades back to their former glory highlights a potential new niche in the construction industry. Could Eco-rehabilitation be the next big thing in infrastructure development?
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Landscaping Trends for 2020
Learn about some of the top trends for landscaping in 2020. From new technology to closer connections between humans and nature, the landscape trends in 2020 reflect our desire to feel closer to the world around us.
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5 Amazing Construction Projects Around the World
Construction has the important job of taking the vision of architects and making their magical and imaginative buildings reality. There are so many amazing buildings around the world. Here are 5 examples of amazing construction projects you should be inspired by.
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Is Now the Time for Construction to Truly Embrace Sustainability?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a lot of conversations about the environment and if now is the time to push for stricter environmental regulations. Should construction to follow suit and push for further sustainable regulations now? DOZR CEO Kevin Forestell explores this in his latest article.
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How COVID-19 Has Affected Ontario Construction
The Ontario Construction industry has been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, the province as a whole has undergone huge changes since January 2020. From school closures to the Provincial State of Emergencies, the COVID-19 Pandemic will change our lives forever.
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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.
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Technology Shines Through COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across the globe, technology has shined. Connecting people, creating medical suppliers, offering free classes and helping to keep people safe – it’s all possible because of technology. These are dark times but tech will keep on shining.
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5 Ways Communities are Connecting During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged us as individuals and communities. In response, the world has come together to support each other, to lift each other up and to bring hope to communities every day.
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How Construction Health and Safety Standards Could Change Because Of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted health and safety standards in construction. From on-site standards to paid sick days and mental health awareness, the lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic could change the construction industry forever.
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Why the Fist Bump Could Be the New Handshake
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought personal space and distancing to a new level. One of the lasting changes of the COVID-19 pandemic could be the loss of the traditional handshake. The fist bump is in a prime position to take over as the newly recognized form of greeting.
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How Online Equipment Rentals Keep Essential Projects Going
Working remotely isn’t easy in the construction industry. Leaning on technology is a great way to keep social distancing in any way we can. In the construction industry, ordering materials and reserving equipment online is a great way to stay safe during COVID-19.
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3D Printing in Construction
3D printing is will make its place in the construction industry. 3D printing is already being used to print small houses and many people believe that large buildings will be able to be printed one day soon. 3D printing in construction could also reduce project timelines and construction waste. Learn more about 3D printing in construction.
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3D Printing: Everything You Need To Know
3D printing is being seen more and more often in mainstream news and projects. During the COVID, 3D printing has been applied to the medical industry in a way never seen before. Learn everything you need to know about 3D printing.
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The Global State of Construction During COVID-19
The world is changing quickly under the COVID-19 pandemic. The construction industry is reacting differently all over the globe. Learn how different areas of the world are reacting to COVID-19 and how the construction industry could be affected in the long run by COVID-19.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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‘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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
Article Originally Posted in Construction Business Owner.
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