In this episode, Kiewit finds work in yet another cold remote location, the northern regions of Alaska. Kiewit is credited with the success of the Trans Alaskan Pipeline, which is critical to America's petroleum infrastructure. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as…

Justin is the Director of National Health and Safety Strategy at Milwaukee Tool. After serving in the Marines, he worked as a steelworker and a firefighter and eventually found his passion as a safety coordinator for large infrastructure companies. He uses his experience to teach a remarkably practical approach to safety. Questions or feedback? Ema…

Aaron's back to answer your questions. To have your question answered, send it our way — dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! 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 produ…

Mike's gone from green project engineer to the President of DDS Companies, a civil contractor self-performing a long list of utility work in the Northeast. To learn more, visit https://ddscompanies.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official spons…

Aaron talks about his visit with ISTAK, an Icelandic contractor building massive lava barriers to protect critical infrastructure from recent eruptions. This is not your everyday project! If you want to watch the vlog on the project, check out the link below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHDHmqsh9_A&t=228s Questions or feedback? Email us at dirt…

Tenna is a solution for tool/fleet management and safety that can save your business lots of money in the long run. Austin Conti, CEO of Tenna, grew up in and around the industry and knows what it takes to run a profitable construction job. Learn more about Tenna at https://www.tenna.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! S…

Aaron reads some highlighted points from Brian Balkus's article "Why America Can't Build." This article focuses on the oversight regarding the construction of America's mega-projects and what some contributing factors may be. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as o…

Bidding Construction Better w/ Tristan Wilson – DT 292 Tristan is the Founder of Edgevanta, a software that helps contractors bid work more accurately. Before Edgevanta, Tristan worked as an estimator and PM for his family's business and a large contractor on the East Coast. To learn more, visit https://www.edgevanta.io/ Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt…

Aaron covers the iron ore mining process from start to finish based on his visit to Western Australia this year with Rio Tinto. Producing nearly 1 billion tons of iron annually, the place is no joke! And if you want to see the process in video format, check out the Aaron Witt vlog on YouTube! Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.co…

Josh is a long-time electrician, Blackline LTD CEO, and The Line Podcast host. Josh saw a need to highlight the importance of tradespeople, so he started his media company and podcast to make it happen! You can learn more at https://www.blacklineltd.com/home Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk…

Aaron reads from Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. This book highlights how and how not to communicate with your team to become the most effective leader you can be. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They …

Thiess is an international mine services company based in Australia. They can do anything from reclamation to full-service mining at the largest scale. While a household name abroad, they're new to the US market, so it was AWESOME to have the opportunity to interview their CEO, Michael Wright, live at this year's MINExpo in Vegas. Questions or feed…

Aaron reads several articles pertaining to the State Route 99 tunnel under Seattle Washington’s waterfront. The project was the first of its kind, demanding specialized equipment and techniques. As a result, this mega project ran into unforeseen and costly mistakes. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** D…

Dino Brunson's a long-time earthmover and miner turned podcast host and equipment rep. Aaron and Dino talk about modern mining across the US and worldwide. To learn more about Dino's awesome podcast, check the link here: https://www.miningmindsllc.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is ST…

Aaron reads from The Kiewit Story: Remarkable Man, Remarkable Company by Hollis J. Limprecht. In this episode, Kiewit battles harsh conditions in both Greenland and the Dakotas, to help build critical infrastructure for historical defense contracts, such as the Minute Men missile silos. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Sta…

As a self-starter, Kathy made her vision of perfection in commercial contracting a reality after founding and operating her business Designer Walls for 36 years! She now shares her experience and story through speaking engagements and other media. To learn more visit https://www.khpandcompany.com/بقلم BuildWitt

Aaron is back with another reading from Goodfellow: A Century of Grit, Grace, and Goodwill. In this final installment of the series, Goodfellow revitalizes their business and positively impacts a historically underserved community.بقلم BuildWitt

Nick is considered the first Special Forces operator to return to combat as an above-the-knee amputee. Nick and Aaron cover his combat history, lengthy recovery journey, and overall life lessons. To engage with Nick, visit https://teammchn.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to a…

Aaron is back with another reading from Goodfellow: A Century of Grit, Grace, and Goodwill. This week, Goodfellow Bros navigates challenging times. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and wor…

Barry Tudor is the CEO and Founder of Pembroke Resources, an Australia-based steel-making coal company. Operating in the infamous Bowen Basin, Pembroke recently established the Olive Downs Complex as a leader in steel-making coal mining and mining in general. To learn more, check out https://www.pembrokeresources.com.au/ Questions or feedback? Emai…

Aaron and Jason discuss the value of past Dirt World events and the upcoming 2024 Dirt World Summit. For more information about the Dirt World summit go to https://dirtworld.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They ma…

Jason Wood owns and operates Ryterra, a Washington-based materials and construction company. However, only a few years ago, Jason was known for another large construction company called Rino Construction. Aaron and Jason dig into the story, careful not to gloss over any lows. Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first…

Aaron's back to answer your questions. To have your question answered, send it our way — dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! 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 produ…

Bryan Peters is President of AdvanceTrac, an equipment rental and brokerage business based in Texas. In this episode, Aaron and Bryan wander from anywhere from workforce challenges to servicing equipment. Learn more about AdvanceTrac by checking out their website here — https://www.advancetrac.net/ Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildw…

Aaron is back with another reading from Goodfellow: A Century of Grit, Grace, and Goodwill. This week, the story of Goodfellows' first foray into Hawaii!بقلم BuildWitt

Jamie is the COO of Echelon Front, a leadership consulting business initially founded by former Navy SEALs Leif Babin and Jocko Willink. Jamie discusses her journey with Extreme Ownership within her EF career but, more importantly, at home. To learn more about Echelon Front, check out their website here — https://echelonfront.com/ Questions or feed…

Aaron's back to answer your questions. To have your question answered, send it our way — dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site…

Mikel is president of Bowman Legacies and is an author, speaker, and mentor. He leverages his time in the mining industry and other career avenues to help develop leaders and company cultures more effectively. Learn more at https://bowmanlegacies.mykajabi.com/بقلم BuildWitt

Following the popular episodes from the Ames story, Aaron dives into another Dirt World tale with this first reading from the book Goodfellow: A Century of Grit, Grace, and Goodwill. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! The…

Thomas Wilson and Joe Ledford lead TWC Erosion Control, a company dedicated to... erosion control. Working anywhere from Texas to North Carolina, they talk with Aaron about the importance of the often over-looked work.بقلم BuildWitt

The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel is easily one of the most spectacular construction projects I've ever seen, and I detail what it is and how they're building it within this episode. You can learn more at the incredible project website https://femern.com/ Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to …

Daron's a pastor, author, speaker, and podcast host. After truly inspiring our attendees at last year's Ariat Dirt World Summit and this year's Dirt World workshop, I had to have him on to explore the messaging he has to offer.بقلم BuildWitt

I answer some common questions received following our recent trip across Europe to visit some of the world's finest construction operations. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and workwear t…

David Burkhart is the CEO of Garney Construction, a national water and wastewater contractor. Aaron and David talk about his progression through the company, Garney's employee ownership program, and the state of US infrastructure. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat…

Aaron highlights a few articles detailing the struggle to permit mines in the US despite our growing hunger for natural resources and plentiful reserves. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear a…

Despite Jarryd's 15 X Games medals and Nitro Circus Live rider status, he's struggled to gain citizenship in America over the past few years due to insane technicalities. We dig into his struggles and work in some skid steer talk, of course. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to ann…

Aaron and Jack discuss their recent month in Europe, from lava barriers to underwater tunnels. This trip had it all—except for AC. Keep an eye out for photos and videos on Aaron's social channels! Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is…

Aaron is joined by Adam, Co-Founder and Partner at Ironspring Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on innovation across the industrial supply chain, including construction. Investors like Adam will play a key role in shaping the industry's future. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STO…

Aaron answers some questions from Instagram. Thank you to everyone who submitted questions or has asked questions on any platform, keep ‘em coming! Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and wor…

From the sales floor of Supplement Superstore to an executive at 1st Phorm International, Will has seen all sides of the diet, exercise, and supplement world. If you're looking to become healthier, this episode is for you. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our …

Jason Richmond (COO of BuildWitt) is back to chat about BuildWitt's events, the most recent being a Dirt World workshop at Knife River's training center. Jason and Aaron also dig in on what's in store for the future.بقلم BuildWitt

Zach Laberge is the founder of Frenter, a business helping construction companies better track their fleet performance and identify issues before they're catastrophic. Oh... And he's still a teenager. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor…

This is the last episode that Aaron will be reading from Persistence Creates Opportunity A book highlighting the history of Ames Construction. In this episode, Aaron reads about one of the biggest projects for Ames, the Denver International Airport. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKE…

Scott Lidster Operator Training Specialist self employed at Australian Earth Training has seen more of the Mining industry than most. Starting in construction and moving to mining in Australia, Scotts career has taken him to some pretty Interesting places. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk i…

Penultimate episode that Aaron will be reading from Persistence Creates Opportunity A book highlighting the history of Ames Construction. In this episode, Aaron reads about Ames expansion into different regions of the United States. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ari…

Dan Moon and Jenna Moon Co-Owners/Operators of Total Excavating talk about what it’s like to own a business while running a household together. Dan has been on the job site most of his life (specifically for total excavation) and Jenna comes from a background in non-profit work, together they make quite the duo!…

Aaron discusses the lessons he learned from BuildWitt's latest investment round. And these lessons apply to business and life, not just investment! Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and wor…

Blake Enloe founded Legacy Corporation, primarily performing marine construction work on America's rivers. Although he hasn't always worked for the US Army Corps of Engineers... His first gig? Landscaping the neighborhood. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our …

Aaron dives into the ins and outs of his social media strategy that he's used to reach tens of millions of people and generate billions of views. The more people who tell the industry's story, the better! Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official spo…

Ben Warren is the President and Founder of Warren Land Solutions, a land clearing and demolition contractor working in the southern US. As a young business owner, hearing his perspective on life and the Dirt World is always fun. Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat a…