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, DirtStories is challenging the way the world views construction by sharing the stories of the people who build and feed our world.
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Ep 22: Winter Season & Snow Removal
It’s time to start thinking about snow removal. Brent Giles from DOZR explores the topic of snow removal and winter season in this episode of DirtStories.
Listen Time: 39:26
Ep 21: Construction Technology Explained
Construction technology is a buzzword that we talk about a lot in the industry. We invited Mallorie Brodie from Bridgit to join us on DirtStories to break down what this topic is and what “construction tech” really means.
Listen Time: 31:09
Ep 20: The Rise of the “Outdoor Living Space”
Keith Ardron from Ardron Landscape INC joins Becca Grieb to chat about landscaping trends, the rise of the outdoor living space and how hes seen the connection between people and nature has changed throughout his career.
Listen Time: 36:07
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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?
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
Canadian Mental Health Association: Mental Health Resources for the Construction Industry
A collection of information, resources and statistics about mental health in the construction industry and outside of it. The resources listed were provided by the Canadian Mental Health Association. Links and resources for The US are also included.
Read Time: 6 Minutes
EUREKA! How Soil Connect Was Created to Solve A Real Industry Problem
Soil Connect was created for one thing: to solve a real problem facing the industry. Like many other great ideas, Soil Connect came out of a “Eureka” moment. Soil Connect sets an example with their Dirt Story about why it’s important to challenge the norm, to ask the question “why” and to adapt alongside new technology.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
Chad Hollingsworth and the 2 Secrets of IoT
Chad Hollingsworth, an industry leader in Internet of Things technology, discussed IoT in construction on the DirtStories podcast. Check out some highlights from his interview and see what the 2 secrets to IoT are according to him.
Read Time: 3 Minutes
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.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
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.
Read Time: 7 Minutes
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.
Read Time: 7 Minutes
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.
Read Time: 7 Minutes
DOZR: Our Dirt Story
DOZR CEO Kevin Forestell explores what Dirt Stories means to him, and DOZR’s own Dirt Story.
Read Time: 4 Minutes
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