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IN THE DIRT - The ABC's of Blasting in Mining - Nathan Rouse of Dyno Nobel
Learn about the many facets of drilling and blasting in the mining industry as Mack interviews Nathan of Dyno Nobel, the worldwide leader in commercial explosives
IN THE DIRT - Bridging The Skills Gap With Technology - Kris Troppman - Finning Canada
On this episode Mack interviews Kris Troppmann, the regional technology manager for Finning Canada, to discuss how 2D and 3D machine control is changing the earthworks industry from the ground up.
IN THE DIRT - Technology or Bust - Joe Bradley of Brandt Positioning Technology
GPS Machine Control is changing the way companies move dirt in the modern day. Join Joe Bradley and myself In The Dirt as we discuss Topcon GPS machine control, how it is saving companies time and money, and Brandt's new Topcon equipped 3D automatic excavator.
IN THE DIRT - Women in the Construction Industry - Alexandra of DH Septic & Site
Alexandra takes us through the septic design and install business, being a women in the construction industry, and the journey she has faced starting her own business. Join Mack and Alexandra as they discuss the ups and downs of business, women in construction, and the niche business of septic design and install.
THE DEVIN DYER SHOW - 9. Lube it or lose it w/ Wendy Kuhlers.
Wendy shares her knowledge of the importance of lubricants and protecting equipment. She also shares how social medial has help her build her brand and share information.
THE DEVIN DYER SHOW - 12. Janeen Oliver Aka Concrete Diva
Janeen grew up in the concrete industry and is a senior Ready Mix rep for a large provider in Southern California. She has an amazing story working with her dad in the business from a very young age to be where she is now.
Brex Enterprises specializes in gas pipelines all over Pennsylvania, West Virginia and beyond. This video shows the process they took on one of their recent projects exposing a pipeline to help a mining company monitor movement during the mining process.
Financial Legacy! Though the sound is wonky at first we make it happen. Great podcast! Financial Legacy, is the next step in your evolution to building that legacy that will far surpass you're legend
We’re excited to feature Crossland Heavy employee Juan Gutierrez for our ‘Under the Hard Hat’ employee spotlight. Juan has been a concrete finisher with Crossland for almost 14 years.
Even in times of pain, loss, anger, bitterness, sickness, we can still choose joy. Mikel talks about his own life experience and the peace that choosing joy can bring.
In the late 1880s, the first steel-framed skyscrapers emerged, virtually replacing wood and stone buildings. The industry needed a new kind of craftsman - the kind that has nerves of steel.
Christina Swanson wears many hats in work and life. She begins each morning with a prayer before her feet ever hit the floor. With her principals firmly grounded in faith and family, she is thrilled to be working for Crossland, where family values are important and rooted in our culture.
I loved my job before I started the company I have now, @Eagle Eye Productions. I loved what I did, I loved the learning, the challenge and the industry I was in.
In the late 1880s, the first steel-framed skyscrapers emerged, virtually replacing wood and stone buildings. The industry needed a new kind of craftsman - the kind that has nerves of steel.
I loved my job before I started the company I have now, @Eagle Eye Productions. I loved what I did, I loved the learning, the challenge and the industry I was in.
IN THE DIRT - The ABC's of Blasting in Mining - Nathan Rouse of Dyno Nobel
January 17, 2021
Podcasts
Learn about the many facets of drilling and blasting in the mining industry as Mack interviews Nathan of Dyno Nobel, the worldwide leader in commercial explosives
IN THE DIRT - Bridging The Skills Gap With Technology - Kris Troppman - Finning Canada
Podcasts
On this episode Mack interviews Kris Troppmann, the regional technology manager for Finning Canada, to discuss how 2D and 3D machine control is changing the earthworks industry from the ground up.
IN THE DIRT - Technology or Bust - Joe Bradley of Brandt Positioning Technology
January 17, 2021
Podcasts
GPS Machine Control is changing the way companies move dirt in the modern day. Join Joe Bradley and myself In The Dirt as we discuss Topcon GPS machine control, how it is saving companies time and money, and Brandt's new Topcon equipped 3D automatic excavator.
IN THE DIRT - Women in the Construction Industry - Alexandra of DH Septic & Site
January 17, 2021
Podcasts
Alexandra takes us through the septic design and install business, being a women in the construction industry, and the journey she has faced starting her own business. Join Mack and Alexandra as they discuss the ups and downs of business, women in construction, and the niche business of septic design and install.
THE DEVIN DYER SHOW - 12. Janeen Oliver Aka Concrete Diva
January 17, 2021
Podcasts
Janeen grew up in the concrete industry and is a senior Ready Mix rep for a large provider in Southern California. She has an amazing story working with her dad in the business from a very young age to be where she is now.
Financial Legacy! Though the sound is wonky at first we make it happen. Great podcast! Financial Legacy, is the next step in your evolution to building that legacy that will far surpass you're legend
Even in times of pain, loss, anger, bitterness, sickness, we can still choose joy. Mikel talks about his own life experience and the peace that choosing joy can bring.
Brex Enterprises specializes in gas pipelines all over Pennsylvania, West Virginia and beyond. This video shows the process they took on one of their recent projects exposing a pipeline to help a mining company monitor movement during the mining process.
We’re excited to feature Crossland Heavy employee Juan Gutierrez for our ‘Under the Hard Hat’ employee spotlight. Juan has been a concrete finisher with Crossland for almost 14 years.
Christina Swanson wears many hats in work and life. She begins each morning with a prayer before her feet ever hit the floor. With her principals firmly grounded in faith and family, she is thrilled to be working for Crossland, where family values are important and rooted in our culture.
