Dave Lersch recently retired as the VP of Administrative Operations of Miller Brothers Construction after forty years of work across the organization and Ohio. After a few months from work, he’s reflecting on the lessons learned and his time in the industry!

Learn more about Miller Brothers Construction here: https://www.mbcholdings.com/

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Jack, TJ, and Aaron sit down to recap their recent trip to visit contractors in Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy!

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Inside Virginia’s MONSTER Water Project  – DT 337

Aaron gives an overview of SWIFT, an innovative water treatment and aquifer recharge project commissioned by the Hampton Roads Sanitation District. Garney, America’s leading water and wastewater contractor, is leading the construction of the multi-billion dollar and multi-year project.

To learn more, visit the project site here: https://www.hrsd.com/swift

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Ryan Lucas is a former lineman and host of the Powerline Podcast, produced under the umbrella of Quanta Services. Leaning on his experience in the field doing anything from new transmission line construction to emergency storm work, he now shines a light on well-deserved stories and topics throughout the power industry. Listen now at the link below!

https://www.powerlinepodcast.com/

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Aaron explains how California’s fire dozers work based on his recent experience with CALFIRE and other state fire agencies. The work is no joke, so some amazing machines and operators are required!

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Phil’s the Sales Manager for Mobile Track Solutions, an earthmoving OEM based in Elkader, Iowa. Built upon the earthmoving pedigree of CJ Moyna and Sons, the company has created some of the most innovative earthmoving tools of the modern age. Learn more about the Earthmoving Legacy Center (open to the public) and MTS at the link below!

https://www.earthmovinglegacy.com/

https://www.mobiletracksolutions.com/

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They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their products.

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Aaron's back to answer your questions. Send us your questions — [email protected]!

Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]!

Stay Dirty!

We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor!

They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their products.

Dirt Talk listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Ariat by clicking here or visiting Ariat.com/dirttalk.

Brian and Tony run Bob Dietz and Sons Inc., a site contracting company in New Paltz, New York. They discuss the lessons they’ve learned while transforming the company from a traditional family construction company to a growing operation tackling bigger work than ever.

You can follow them online at @bob_dietz_and_sons_inc on Instagram and learn more on their website at https://www.bobdietzandsonsinc.com/

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We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor!

They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their products.

Dirt Talk listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Ariat by clicking here or visiting Ariat.com/dirttalk.

Aaron's back to answer your questions. Send us your questions — [email protected]!

Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]!

Stay Dirty!

We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor!

They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their products.

Dirt Talk listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Ariat by clicking here or visiting Ariat.com/dirttalk.

Michael Baer leads TRENCH-ADE, an Arizona and Texas trench shoring rental company. He originally started in the Dirt World with a trucking business, leading to a hugely successful stint in paving. Now, he’s applying all his lessons learned to an entirely new kind of business. Learn more about TRENCH-ADE at https://trench-ade.com/

Questions or feedback? Email us at [email protected]!

Stay Dirty!

We’re thrilled to have Ariat as our official Dirt Talk Podcast sponsor!

They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their products.

Dirt Talk listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Ariat by clicking here or visiting Ariat.com/dirttalk.