This time on In The Dirt I interview Kevin Goldberg, founder and president of SoilFLO, a software that is redefining how companies track the movement of dirt on and off the jobsite. We discuss the Toronto earthmoving market, who SoilFLO is and what they do, and get into exactly what the SoilFLO software does and how it is helping earthmoving companies grow. If you like technology and construction, have a listen!

Check out www.soilflo.com to learn more about SoilFLO

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, the evolution of GPS machine control, how it is saving companies time and money, and Brandt's new Topcon equipped 3D automatic excavator. If you like dirt, heavy equipment, or construction, this episode is worth a listen.

To learn more about Brandt's Topcon Machine Control offerings visit https://www.brandt.ca/Divisions/Positioning-Technology

Undercarriage is a huge part of owning heavy equipment. On this episode I talk to Rick Smith, aftermarket product manager of undercarriage with Finning Canada. We dive into the undercarriage world discussing the biggest factors for wear and failure on undercarriage, how companies can extend the life of their undercarriage, and a brief history of how far undercarriage design has come since inception.

To learn more about undercarriage for Cat equipment, check out Finning's website https://www.finning.com/en_CA.html

On this episode I sit down with Rob Daw of Hexagon to discuss how technology is addressing current issues in the mining industry. We discuss how technology is not only improving processes and changing the way companies conduct business, but more importantly how technology is saving lives. From tracking blasted rock in open pits, monitoring assets in real time, to tracking operator fatigue and preventing vehicle to vehicle incidents, we discuss it all!

To learn more about Hexagon Mining, check out their website https://hexagonmining.com/

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.

If you would like to learn more about DH septic & site or have questions for Alexandra, reach out to her on instagram at @thelittleoperator or find their website here https://dhsepticandsite.com/

Maximizing equipment productivity starts with a good operator training program. Join Mack for a discussion with Robert Kennedy of Ground Engaging Training Solutions about how important a good operator and ground engaging tool training program is for modern day earthmoving companies.

If you would like to learn more about Robert's company, Ground Engaging Training Solutions, check out his website here https://get-solutions.ca/

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. 

The skills gap is a real issue in the construction industry, experienced people are nearing the end of their career while young millennials and Gen Z are just beginning their career. Technology is helping address these issues by providing tech savy people an opportunity to be almost as productive as an experienced operator. Furthermore, companies are beginning to realize how effective machine control is at completing work faster, safer, and more efficiently.

Having properly trained people is an incredible asset for any earthmoving company. Join Mack as he interviews Scott Lidster of Australian Earth, one of the top heavy equipment operator proficiency and training companies in Australia. We discuss the importance of operator proficiency training, the real value companies are realizing from professional training, and technology coming to the earthmoving industry. 

Learn about construction in Canada's biggest city, Toronto. On this episode Mack interviews Kurtis Samchee of MGI Construction, a large player in the Toronto construction and demolition industries. Join us as we discuss the importance of company workplace culture, technology coming for the general contractor, and MGI's footprint in the construction industry.

Learn about the many facets of drilling and blasting in the mining industry as Mack Plovie interviews Nathan Rouse of Dyno Nobel. On this episode we discuss the importance of blasting in the mining process, what type of technology is being infused into the industry, and how Dyno Nobel's consulting business is helping to solve real world problems for mining and quarry customers.