From DPF to DEF and everything in-between, Josh and Mack talk diesel engine emission after treatment systems on this episode. They break down what emissions are regulated, the different types of emission after treatment systems, how each system works, and what it accomplishes in terms of reducing diesel emissions. If you have ever been curious what all that expensive stuff is on the exhaust of your diesel engine, have a listen to learn all about it!

If you enjoyed the episode, check out Josh's youtube channel to learn more, he provides a lot of educational material. https://www.youtube.com/c/AdeptApe

You can find Mack on social media @earthmovers_media or email him at [email protected]

Energy (electricity) production from Uranium seems to be lost in today's narrative about providing energy for the developing world. Daniel Major, CEO of GoviEx Uranium, and Mack talk everything Uranium from how it is mined, refining of fuel, to creating electricity in nuclear power plants this time on the podcast. Uranium will play a key role in providing sustainable energy production in the coming decades, Daniel speaks about the little known fact of mobile nuclear reactors that can power small communities and even individual cities! If you have been curious about Uranium, have a listen!

To learn more about GoviEx Uranium or talk with Daniel, check out their website https://goviex.com/

You can find Mack on social media @earthmovers_media or reach out to him via email [email protected]

Attracting and retaining employees in a dynamic industry is becoming increasingly important for companies in the modern-day. How do you attract more people to grow your company? How do you retain great people? What do employees value most in the workplace?

Guest Wally and Host Mack sit down to discuss the many issues construction companies are facing and what these companies can do to solve these problems. Wally brings extensive knowledge from many years in business and offers up findings from his market research.

To learn more about or connect with Wally, check out his website http://www.firestarterspeaking.com/

Starting a business is one of the most challenging yet rewarding endeavours one can take on in life. Damion Lake, owner of Newton Valley Excavating, shares his story of starting his excavation company ,  becoming an owner operator, finding a niche and serving your customers, and more!

To learn more about Newton Valley Excavating or talk with Damion, follow them on Instagram @newtonvalleyexcavating

Insights into the demolition industry with none other than Ryan Priestly, president of Priestly Demolition. This time In The Dirt host Mack and guest Ryan talk demolition in Toronto, company culture, the Priestly Demolition story, and heavy equipment. If you have ever been curious about demolition, Ryan and Mack do their best to answer your questions and provide insight into Priestly Demolition!

Learn more about Priestly Demolition here https://priestly.ca/ and connect with Ryan Priestly on LinkedIn or by email

Drew Mohatt of Colorado Asphalt Services Inc joins us again to talk paving. However, this time Mack and Drew talk about paving in cold, wet, snowy weather when conventional hot asphalt paving is not feasible. Drew tells us all about EZ Street Cold Mix, a solution for paving in less favourable conditions.

Learn more about CASI here https://coloradoasphalt.com/. Find Drew on LinkedIn under Drew Mohatt. Connect with Mack on social media under the name @earthmoversmedia

Ever wondered what it takes to take a mine from discovery to production? How do mining companies get financing for multi million dollar projects? This time In The Dirt host Mack and guest Mark Brennan, CEO of Cerrado Gold, talk mining and what it takes to discover, explore, and mine an ore body in the modern day. They also discuss the importance of reclamation in mining, and glance at global trends that in the mining industry. If you have been curious what it takes to essentially start a mine, this episode is for you!

Learn more about Cerrado Gold here https://www.cerradogold.com/

The mining industry is changing, no longer is it a male dominated industry as women enter the workforce. Join Hannah Berthold and host Mack talk women in the mining industry on this episode, diving into topics such as how to attract more women to the industry, what roles women are taking on in mining, and addressing common misconceptions women have about working in mining. Hannah and Mack do their best to give women considering a career in the industry, or already working in the industry, and insight into a career in mining.


If you have questions from the show, please reach out to Hannah Berthold on LinkedIn or on her instagram page @her_engineering.machining. And of course, you know where to find Mack on social media or by email. [email protected]

Smooth roads are something society takes for granted everyday, this time In The Dirt Mack interviews Drew Mohatt of Colorado Asphalt Services Inc (CASI) to discuss everything asphalt. From sourcing materials in quarries and aggregate pits to paving, Drew and Mack talk about all the steps involved in getting to that smooth asphalt road surface we all enjoy driving on. If you have asphalt related questions, chances are we answered them!

Connect with Drew Mohatt on LinkedIn or learn more about CASI on their website https://coloradoasphalt.com/

Ever wondered how earthmoving companies manage their fleet of equipment? What does a great maintenance program look like for a large fleet of heavy equipment?

This time In The Dirt Mack interviews Greg Baher the director of equipment for Whissell Contracting Ltd to talk heavy equipment fleet management. From making decisions about rebuilding or selling equipment to what a proper and well executed maintenance program looks like, Mack and Greg dive right into equipment fleet management for large and small companies.

Connect with Greg Baher on LinkedIn or email him at [email protected]
Learn more about Whissell check out their website http://www.whissell.ca/

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