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| Page 1 of 2 | Previous | Next | DIRT TALK AUGUST 17, 2011 I Am Great … My Competitors Are Not Yesterday while driving back from an industry-related convention, I had hours of free time to ponder the complexities of the business environment that we are currently facing. After spending two long ten-hour days on my feet (and butt) manning the exhibit booth for my company, it dawned on me that we in the construction world are very stuck on ourselves | DIRT TALK OCTOBER 28, 2011 Gear Up for Old Man Winter It is the last full week of October as I write this, and already the weather forecast for this weekend is mentioning that dreaded “S” word … SNOW! Working outside during the winter—as many construction employees do—can be a dirty and bone-chilling job, but in our industry it comes with the territory | | | | | |
| | | | | DIRT TALK FEBRUARY 2, 2012 The History and Future of Construction Equipment One of my favorite things in life is to relax in the evening after a hard day of work by lying on the couch with my young daughter and watching one of her favorite television shows on Nickelodeon or the Disney Channel | | | | | | | |
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DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2011 Construction Trivia, Holiday Edition
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all outside the job trailer, not a creature was stirring, not even an excavator. The big yellow vehicles were parked in the mud with care, in hopes that the operators would soon return there … MORE >> -
DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2012 Crocodile Cuts into Construction Worker’s Bathroom Break … And Other Odd Tales
As summer winds to a close and my kids go back to school, an air of sadness and gloom has settled over my family (well … not for me, but for the rest of my family MORE >> -
DIRT TALK | MONDAY, JULY 25, 2011 How to Beat the Heat on the Jobsite
There is nothing like a beautiful, sunny summer day to get the juices flowing and set the tone for a positive and productive day ahead. Construction workers, however, often have a different view of these summer days, as they spend them working physically demanding jobs that can be made more difficult by excessive heat MORE >> -
DIRT TALK | MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012 Construction Industry Gets No Respect
I’m going to start off this blog with the immortal words of Rodney Dangerfield: “When I was a kid my parents moved a lot, but I always found them ” MORE >> -
DIRT TALK | TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013  Write on!
'It has been my pleasure contributing regularly to the Dirt Talk blog for over two years now. hope to continue for years to come, but at times, finding topics that are interesting can be difficult. As I encountered writer’s block searching for a good topic to discuss, I decided to Google articles pertaining to what one can do when struggling for excellent topics to share with others MORE >> - Connecting Veterans to the Construction Industry DIRT TALK | MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2012
- The Dirty World of Dirt and Concrete DIRT TALK | TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2013
- Give Thanks to the Construction Worker for Lessons Learned DIRT TALK | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2011
- A Tribute to Construction’s ‘Road Warriors’ DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2011
- The Maddening Cycle of Transportation Funding Extensions DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012
- The State of the Construction Union DIRT TALK | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
- The Answer Is… DIRT TALK | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012
- Construction Jeopardy! DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
- Where Are Our ‘Replacement Workers?’ DIRT TALK | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2012
- Six Reasons Why Construction Companies Should Use Social Media DIRT TALK | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
- Perfect Father’s Day Gift Ideas for the Construction Pro DIRT TALK | TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2011
- Dirt Talk: Start Us Up USA! And support the construction equipment industry DIRT TALK | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012
- Costly (and Crazy!) Construction Delays DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2013
- How can we make our jobsites safer? DIRT TALK | THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2012
- Never Give Up! DIRT TALK | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2011
- One Man’s Way to Find Harmony on the Jobsite DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2011
- Are You Ready for Disaster? DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2013
- How to Check Your Protective Equipment DIRT TALK | MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2013
- The Strange and Weird World of Construction DIRT TALK | THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2012
- What Do You Have in Common with George Clooney? DIRT TALK | THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2013
- Dirt Talk: Congress Must Reauthorize SAFETEA-LU DIRT TALK | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012
- March Madness in the Office DIRT TALK | MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2012
- The Future of Our Industry Looks Bright DIRT TALK | MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2011
- Cows, and Other Dangers on the Jobsite DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
- A Guide to Contract Bonding Misconceptions DIRT TALK | MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2013
- How Aging Equipment Can Affect You DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2013
- The Great Debate Over Construction’s Labor Shortage DIRT TALK | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2012
- Is Obama's infrastructure plan too late? DIRT TALK | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
- Summer Fun Videos for Construction Pros DIRT TALK | TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2011
- 3 Trends for the Future of Operator Training DIRT TALK | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012
- ‘Coalition to Save Our GPS’ to Take on FCC Ruling DIRT TALK | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
- 5 Steps for Safely Approaching a Machine DIRT TALK | TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2013
- Why Tablets Should be the New Jobsite Accessory DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 2012
- Dirt Talk: More Straight Talk about TIN Surfaces & Machine Control DIRT TALK | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
- Dirt Talk: Do We Need a New DTM Algorithm? DIRT TALK | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
- How to Choose the Right Winter Construction Workwear DIRT TALK | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
- All I Want for Christmas is My Wheel Loader DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2012
- Oh, Joy! Funny Winter Construction Videos DIRT TALK | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011
- FCC Decision Could Impact GPS Users DIRT TALK | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
- 10 Tips for Measuring Your Training ROI DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2012
- Just a Backhoe Babe DIRT TALK | FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 2012
- 3 Tips for Effective Marketing DIRT TALK | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012
- Top 10 Trends for Equipment Acquisition DIRT TALK | TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012
- Dirt Talk: Tax Tips for Contractors DIRT TALK | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
- The Best Way to Stay Safe on the Jobsite DIRT TALK | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
- The Fastest Way to Find Success DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2013
- How Much Money Should Contractors Make? DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2012
- The Perfect Time for Refresher Training DIRT TALK | TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2013
- How to Approach Training On a New Job DIRT TALK | THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2013
- Are You Running on Empty? DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2011
- Aliens Among Us: A Tribute to Engineers DIRT TALK | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
- 'I Make America' Campaign Aims to Create Manufacturing Jobs DIRT TALK | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
- Helping Construction Pros Navigate In a Digital World DIRT TALK | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
- Could Health Care Costs Derail a 2011 Construction Comeback? DIRT TALK | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
- 5 Best Practices for I-9 Compliance DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2013
- Beware: Pressure’s on for I-9 Enforcement DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2013
- Dirt Talk: Is your jobsite safe? DIRT TALK | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
- Five Tips to Improve Phone Service at Your Construction Business DIRT TALK | MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2012
- Floods of Opportunity for Construction Pros DIRT TALK | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
- Vote for Someone on Tuesday; Submit Your Company’s Story DIRT TALK | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
- The Super Bowl and the Construction Industry DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2012
- Moving On.It’s Time to Share Your Story DIRT TALK | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
- Video: Man Buried in Jobsite Mud Rescued DIRT TALK | TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 2012
- GPS Reference Networks Need Regulation DIRT TALK | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
- The Drama of Business Survival DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2012
- Nailed and Jailed for DUI DIRT TALK | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
- Obama or Romney? Contractors Decide in New Survey DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2012
- Sharing the American Dream with Illegal Immigrants DIRT TALK | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
- Flooring Producer Supports Haiti Rebuilding Using 'Hands-on' Approach DIRT TALK | SUNDAY, APRIL 3, 2011
- Participate in Construction Estimating Survey DIRT TALK | MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2012
- A Closer Look at the NLRB Nominations DIRT TALK | MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2013
- All I Want for Christmas is My Wheel Loader DIRT TALK | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2012
- Dirt Talk: What Makes You Hesitate to Jump into Machine Control? DIRT TALK | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012
- Dirt Talk: Will a Stimulus Bill Stimulate Your Business? DIRT TALK | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012
- Dirt Talk: Will Machines Need Operators in the Future? DIRT TALK | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012
- Dirt Talk: What's on Your GPS Wish List? DIRT TALK | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012
- Dirt Talk: Is Machine Control Getting Easier? DIRT TALK | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012
- Dirt Talk: Can You Trust a Real-Time GPS Network? DIRT TALK | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012
- Dirt Talk: The Move Toward Infrastructure Construction and BIM DIRT TALK | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012
- Dirt Talk: Carbon Caps Don’t Bode Well for Construction DIRT TALK | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012
- Dirt Talk: Machine Control on West Virginia’s Corridor H DIRT TALK | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012
- How to Prevent Equipment Theft: Is It a Silent Night at the Jobsite? DIRT TALK | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012
- Dirt Talk: How to Re-Invest in Your Company DIRT TALK | THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012
- Four Reasons Why BIM is For You DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, 2012
- Tax Repeal is in Senate’s Hands DIRT TALK | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2011
- Bill Would Help Fund Equipment Upgrades to Reduce Emissions DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2011
- Introducing … Site Prep Top 5! DIRT TALK | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2011
- What Can Green Do For You? Find Out on Aug. 4. DIRT TALK | MONDAY, JULY 18, 2011
- Money to Burn DIRT TALK | TUESDAY, JULY 12, 2011
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