DirtStories

Mental illness and mental health is often referred to as the “silent epidemic” in the construction industry. With one of the highest suicide rates than any other industry, construction needs to be having these conversations and to do so more often. In this episode, Stephanie Jones and Jack Veitch from the Canadian Mental Health Association chat with Becca Grieb about what mental health is, why it matters and what resources there are for those who may need some help. We are honored to have had these guests on DirtStories to talk about mental health and to dive into the topic further. We hope that by starting these conversations, we can challenge the stigma and encourage others in the industry to do the same. As Jack says in the podcast, “everyone has mental health the same way everyone has physical health.” It’s never too early or too late to ask for help.

In this episode of DirtStories, Brent chats with Becca Grieb about his favourite trends in landscaping, the value of relationships in the landscaping and construction industries, and how he followed his passion for the outdoors to find a career he loves. Brent Giles is the Director of Customer Success at DOZR. Before he joined the DOZR team, Brent worked in landscaping and in operational management roles for over 20 years, including running his own business. Learn about Brent’s Dirt Story and more in this episode.

Welcome to Episode 10 of DirtStories. Becca Grieb chats with Cliff Fetner from Soil Connect. Soil Connect is an app that connects those who have excess soil, dirt or aggregate to those who need it. Cliff tells us about using technology to solve an industry problem, adapting to the construction tech world after being a builder and developer for over 30 years, and making the transition from builder to business owner.

Welcome to episode 9 of DirtStories. Ryan Kunisch is Vice President of Corporate Development and Partnerships at Assignar. Assignar is a company that develops technology to help contractors and subcontractors with their workforce, asset and compliance management. Collect digital timesheets and forms and manage documents in real-time. In this episode, Ryan chats with DOZR’s Becca Grieb about how technology, data collection, and proactive resource management can help make construction sites safer and more productive.

Welcome to Episode 8 of DirtStories. Chad Hollingsworth is recognized as an industry leader in IoT – or Internet of Things. In this episode of DirtStories, DOZR’s own Becca Grieb and Chad dive into what Internet of Things is, how it can be applied in construction and what it could mean for the future of the industry. Chad also gives helpful tips and tricks for. business owners looking to introduce IoT or new forms of technology into their companies. Listen below, or on Spotify, Google Play or Apple Podcasts.

Welcome to Episode 7 of DirtStories. In this episode, Becca Grieb chats with Devcon Inc VP Devan Rosluk about how the company was founded, how he got started in the construction industry and how Devcon is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Becca and Devan also discuss construction technology tools, different roles in the industry and who Devan looks up to in the industry. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like being a contracting company in Alberta in this episode of DirtStories.

Welcome to Episode 6 of DirtStories. Tim Forestell is one of the co-founders and Chief Client Officer at DOZR. His specialty is in relationship building: developing authentic connections with new customers while maintaining relationships with longterm customers. In this episode of DirtStories, Becca Grieb and Tim Forestell discuss how relationship building between companies and customers has changed with the digital advancements of today. Learn about the latest CRM tools, how Tim recommends building authentic connections with customers, and how a company’s mission, vision and values play a role in everyday tasks. Listen below or find DirtStories on Google Play, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Subscribe for more episodes about everything construction.

Welcome to Episode 5 of DirtStories. Desi Matel-Anderson is the Chief Wrangler at the Field Innovation Team. Throughout her career, Desi has helped communities both in Canada, the US and around the world respond to crises. Her team has led on-the-ground disaster relief for a variety of crises, from hurricane and windstorms to floods and fires. In this episode of DirtStories, Desi chats with Becca Grieb about how she got involved in crisis management and innovation, the importance of community, and how global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic can help communities come together and make each of us stronger. Desi and Becca discuss the role of technology in crisis management and how every single one of us can be empowered to be decisive in times of uncertainty. Listen below or check out DirtStories on Spotify or Google Play.

Welcome to Episode 4 of DirtStories. COVID-19 has changed the world. From quarantines to border closures, the world is reacting to the global pandemic in many ways. The construction industry is not exempt from these effects. In this episode of DirtStories, DOZR CEO Kevin Forestell and Becca Grieb discuss how the COVID-19 global pandemic is impacting the construction industry and what kind of impact COVID-19 could have on construction in the future. From increasing technology in the construction industry to the push for greener construction practices in the future, COVID-19 already has and will continue to impact the construction industry. Listen below.