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People-focused software, media, and services for the Dirt World.
04/11/2024
Did you know formed a battalion in World War II at the request of the U.S. government?
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“The War Department has asked the John Deere organization to form a U.S. Army Battalion for service as a maintenance unit for keeping mechanized combat equipment in operation. Men will be recruited from John Deere factories, branch houses, and dealers’ stores.”
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The first photo is a picture of Second Company F in January of 1943. It was taken directly after they graduated from basic and just before they shipped off to battle. The second is an advertisement John Deere showed to their employees to get more of them to enlist.
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Both of these photos were found on Facebook from an account called “West Central Equipment”.
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03/22/2024
We’re having an open house this Tuesday, March 26th at the BuildWitt office in Nashville, Tennessee!
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Come on by and meet the BuildWitt team for Happy Hour from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at our office located in the heart of Nashville at 1400 Adams Street Suite 202, Nashville, Tennessee, 37208
03/07/2024
We’re on the hunt for an entry-level Paid Media
Specialist to join the BuildWitt team!
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In this role, you’ll be instrumental in shaping the future of the Dirt World by developing strategic paid advertising campaigns for BuildWitt and our partners.
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Ideal for those with a passion for digital marketing, a drive to learn, and a commitment to the construction and mining sectors.
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Enjoy competitive benefits while doing meaningful work with great people.
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To learn more about the position visit the link in our story, or go to https://buildwittmediagroup.applytojob.com
03/01/2024
That’s a wrap on the first-ever x Dirt World workshop!
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Hosted at 1st Phorm’s HQ, this workshop focused on attracting, recruiting, and training your workforce.
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is all about helping people and it shows in their employees day to day routines. The “can-do” attitude their company oozes shows in even the simplest of tasks, like taking out the trash for instance. No matter your position in the company, if you see the trash is full, you take it out.
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This inspired us to adopt the same can-do approach here at BuildWitt a while back. Written in our office rules, the very first thing we learn here at the BuildWitt HQ is to take out the trash if you see it’s full!
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At the event, the BuildWitt team had a few speakers! and all had great presentations, insights, and/or questions focused on building a brand and leveraging social media to do so.
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Thanks to the team for hosting this amazing event at their headquarters. The next Dirt World Workshop will be hosted this summer in Albany, Oregon. More information coming soon!
02/06/2024
CROSS-RIPPING
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A technique widely known by dozer hands across the world, cross-ripping is used to loosen up very rough terrain in preparation for earthmoving.
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If you were to search cross ripping online, very few references come up in relation to the bulldozer. One of the few interesting sources of information on cross ripping comes from the twelfth edition of the Handbook of Ripping released by Caterpillar in February of 2000, almost exactly 24 years ago.
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Cross-ripping is often done to reduce material size to better facilitate scraper loading of the material, or in order to meet crusher throat limitations. It’s a preparatory step for most large scale earthmoving jobs. It also makes for some satisfying drone shots!
01/29/2024
SLIPFORM PAVING
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This is slipform paving setup from
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The paver inches along at a steady pace, finishing the concrete placed by the spreader in front of it before the third machine rolls in to texture it.
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It’s the most efficient method of constructing continuous, uniform concrete pavements! Slipform is particularly advantageous for larger scale projects like this one: a BNSF railroad logistics center.
11/29/2023
Pipe laying on Jacksonville, Florida’s historic Bay Street in 1914.
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Safety standards were a lot lower back then…
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The second photo is Bay Street today. We think it looks a little bit better with exposed pipe on the side but, then again we might be biased.
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The men in this photo on average made 48 cents an hour, and around 600 dollars annually. Adjusted for inflation, that’s about eighteen and a half thousand buckaroos in 2023.
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The first photo was taken from the Jacksonville Historical Archive and colorized. The second photo is from a Zillow listing in 2023.
11/22/2023
UNIQUE CONDITIONS
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Building railways across the water with
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From assessing water depths to crafting solid foundations, constructing a railway over water involves assembling superstructures that withstand both the elements and moving trains!
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Waterproofing, corrosion protection, and rigorous testing ensure durability and safety of the railway, while environmental considerations like habitat protection and water quality management minimize ecological impact!
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Hanging out at the Komatsu Mining Loader Plant in Longview, Texas!
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Join Aaron as he stands in front of one of the largest wheel loaders in the world. A brand new Komatsu 1850.
10/29/2023
The demolition of property out in Texas.
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Covenant House Texas provides shelter for youth ages 18-24 struggling with homelessness, abuse, and abandonment.
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realized this facility needed some love. They called to help them tear down the building to rebuild a new one in its place.
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came out to the site and snapped these incredible shots.
10/27/2023
What a day! Day 2 of the Ariat Dirt World Summit is in the books.
We started yesterday strong with morning PT led by Echelon Front then dove into extreme ownership with Jocko Willink. We heard from Aaron Witt who shared the vision for BuildWitt and we capped the evening with our networking reception. On to Day 3!
Aaron Witt and Dave Turin - Gold Rush Dozer Dave went live to discuss industry challenges, the energy of young enthusiasts at the , and a glimpse into Dave's future endeavors. A conversation not to be missed!
10/26/2023
What a start! Day 1 of the Ariat Dirt World Summit yesterday was nothing short of amazing.
✅ Echelon Front FTX
✅ 10 Workshops
✅ Dirt World Open - Raised $25,000 for Dream On 3
✅ Exhibit Open + Welcome Reception
A big shoutout to our incredible sponsors for helping make this event possible and to every attendee who's here to learn about leadership and workforce development from the best in the industry. We're excited for Day 2!
We couldn’t agree more with Holden! His story embodies the spirit of Ariat Dirt World Summit.
As we kick off day 1, we can’t wait to meet more folks like Holden who share our passion for the Dirt World.
Welcome to the BuildWitt Roadshow!
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First stop: Strack Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia!
come along with Aaron, Angel, and Jack as they tour the United States in search of the coolest mines and construction sites in the country.
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Episodes 1&2 out now only on YouTube!
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Setting new safety standards with Hydovac!
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In the most recent episode of Dirt Talk, Aaron sits down with Camron Lente CEO of NG Companies, an Oil, Gas, Civil and Hydrovac services company out of Mead, CO.
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Join them as the talk about how the Hydrovac has revolutionized the industry in the most recent episode of Dirt Talk Podcast.
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Out now on all streaming platforms!
10/18/2023
A few (9) of our photographer's favorite shots. Just because.
From our Training software’s How to Operate an Excavator: Level 1 Courses | “Digging Techniques”
If your company wants to help new hires get ready to learn the general basics of how to run an excavator... tap HERE! https://bit.ly/3BEAicD 👈
People depend on infrastructure for everything. Aaron Witt
👂: Dirt Talk #185 with Mark 0’Donnell of EOS Worldwide
Behind every construction barrier is a story, a family, and a person.
That's why we have to drive with care, respect, and caution. These folks have loved ones waiting for them, too.
🎥 : BuildWitt Training Customer | Massana Construction + Dude. be nice
From our Training Software's "How to Operate a Dozer: Level 1" Course | Basic Operating Techniques: "Controlling Track Slip"
If you're looking to get your newer dozer operators comfortable with what their machine is as well as the basics that come with running it, tap HERE! https://bit.ly/41Tviwt 👈
When Lahaina's skies turned to smoke, Jason Stenger and the Alpha Inc. team immediately made an impact. From containing fires with equipment to rushing supplies, they showed what Maui's spirit is all about.
Hear more about how the community came together in the latest episode of Dirt Talk. https://bit.ly/3RogjrY 👈
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Our team journeyed out to New Jersey to do a deep dive with the people of Earle company! 🎥
From capturing candid employee moments to helping shape their unique employer branding, our collaboration will be all about spotlighting what makes Earle stand out.
Together we’ll boost their culture, recruiting, and online presence. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look from one of the shoots!
Learn more about our services: https://bit.ly/3P8Kkdz 👈
From our training software's “Laborer: Level 2" courses | "How to Have Healthy Conflict"
Thanks to Wally Adamchik for always giving solid advice on becoming a great leader in the workplace. 💯
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Cracking open Central Queensland with a solid overburden blast, all set for a dragline to expose the coal. What a shot! 💥
🎥 : Lozarok on YouTube
09/11/2023
⚠️ Registration Ends Oct. 11th! ⚠️
Yet to grab passes? Leaders from 200+ top construction companies are headed to the Ariat International Dirt World Summit in a little over a month, and hotel rooms are booking up FAST.
ACT NOW and sign yourself and your team up before passes run out! https://bit.ly/3ZbPkkX 👈
One of Brex Enterprises LLC pipeline exposure projects. 💯
When coal companies need to extract coal beneath live pipelines, Brex Enterprises steps in to expose the entire length of the line (2000FT+) to ensure it can flex when the ground drops.
This is an early prototype to help reduce labor and increase the speed of exposure. While metal buckets can't be used in the tolerance zone, and the work used to be done entirely by hand, Brex has made revisions to avoid scratching the line coatings.
Once the mining company is done, they go back to backfill and restore the area.
🎥 : Ariat Work Dirt World Summit attendee Brex Enterprises LLC
Real-life Rocket League?
Old but gold video with Extreme Sandbox
09/08/2023
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