Dirt Talk by BuildWitt

Matt started Bachtel Excavating over twenty years ago and has since left his mark across Northeast Ohio. He's learned many lessons along the way and is now focusing on developing the next generation. Visit https://www.bachtelexcavating.com/ to learn more!Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once I understood the importance of habits, life improved big time. I walk through how I initially formed positive habits and what my habits look like today.Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com!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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Gandy is President of Builders Asphalt, a paving and materials company serving the Chicago, Illinois, area. Aaron and Ryan dive deep into the intricacies of roadbuilding and creating one of America's most widely-used building materials.To learn more, visit https://thebuildersco.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 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most famous infrastructure projects in American history. Aaron delves into the amazing construction techniques used to build this engineering marvel. 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 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sargent's built infrastructure and moved dirt in Maine and on the East Coast for nearly a century. Now, as an entirely employee-owned business, the company is moving to the next generation, and the future looks bright. To learn more about Sargent, check out their website here: https://sargent.us/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 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron explores some far-off ideas for using nuclear detonations for civil engineering purposes... Fortunately, someone talked them out of it!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 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since 1933, Scott Bridge Company has built countless bridges across the Southeast. Ike Scott has led the charge from the front lines for decades, which has made for some amazing stories. Learn more about Scott Bridge at their website here: https://scottbridge.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 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron talks about the lessons he learned along the way in 2024 and how these lessons will shape the future of his life and BuildWitt.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 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan has spent his entire life in the family business, working in every conceivable position. After the 2008 recession nearly wiped the company out, he helped build Strack into one of the top civil contractors in the Southeast. Learn more about Strack at https://strackinc.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 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kiewit tackles the Portsmouth Uranium Refinery and the St. Lawrence Seaway, where they built locks for ocean-going vessels. Aaron also reads about the Friant Canal, which supplies water to Southern California. 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 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices