Pioneering Entrepreneurship in Construction
A Conversation with Zach Laberge In the latest episode of the Give Us The Dirt podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Zach Laberge, the 20-year-old Founder and CEO of Omen (formerly Frenter). Zach’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary; he started his company at just 16, driven by a passion for solv
A Look Under The Hard Hat: Exclusive Insights from HGC’s Executive Leadership Team
Executive Leadership Discussions At Hoopaugh Grading Company (HGC), we believe that transparency, communication, and continuous improvement are critical to a company’s success. Our Executive Leadership Team (ELT) embodies these values, coming together regularly to discuss fundamental topics around cul
HGC Attends Dirt World Workshop Series At Knife River
Not Just Another Workshop In partnership with BuildWitt, Katie Page, our Director of Team Development, and Andrea Ribelin, our Training & Curriculum Specialist, recently had the opportunity to come together with 150 construction industry leaders at the Dirt World Workshop series at Knife River in Albany
Jeff Dabbs, A Survivor’s Journey
Safety and Mental Health In Construction In the fast-paced world of construction, where the clang of metal and the roar of machinery echo through the air, there lies a quieter, often overlooked aspect: mental health in construction. It’s a topic seldom discussed amidst all the moving parts of a projec
The Best of Give Us The Dirt Podcast Series 1: How NOT To Be a Leader
We all have those stories – the boss that cared more about defending their image than supporting the team, the manager who never communicated issues until it was too late … or how about the person you worked with for over a year, who still couldn’t remember your name? Well, you talked & we listene
