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Digging Deeper - ForConstructionProsThe Big Mistake Contractors are Making When It Comes to UndercarriagesOn this episode of Digging Deeper, ForConstructionPros’ Wayne Grayson is joined by Tim Nenne, the Senior Undercarriage Market Professional at Caterpillar. Wayne and Tim discuss the biggest mistake most contractors and operators make when it comes to undercarriage longevity as well as maintenance tips to ensure your undercarriage lasts as long as possible.
2022-11-2133 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsCat’s Operator Challenge Will Be the Main Event at ConExpo 2023On this episode of Digging Deeper, ForConstructionPros’ Wayne Grayson is joined by Jason Hurdis of Caterpillar and a special guest: Jaus Neigum, the winner of the very first Global Operator Challenge. Wayne, Jason, and Jaus discuss the origins of the Operator Challenge, how the competition works, and Jaus’ tips for those looking to get into the industry.
2022-11-1437 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsConstruction Equipment Remote Operation is Ready for Prime TimeOn this episode of Digging Deeper, ForConstructionPros’ Wayne Grayson is joined by product specialist Alan Pumklin to go in-depth on remote equipment operation. Alan and Wayne discuss the evolution of remote operation from line-of-site technology all the way through semi-autonomous and fully autonomous equipment technology. But the bulk of the conversation rests around Cat Command Stations: virtual operator environments that allow equipment operators to operate machines thousands of miles away and give them the ability to switch between machines in seconds. How will this technology continue to evolve and how will it impact the construciton industry? Listen to find ou...
2022-11-0747 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsConstruction Industry Experts Discuss How to Solve the Workforce ShortageIn this Digging Deeper podcast conduced at CONEXPO 2020, ForConstructionPros.com conducted interviews with various manufacturers and experts while at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 to discuss how construction contractors can help solve the workforce puzzle.
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GroundBreakers - ForConstructionProsAutomation Evolves on the Construction SiteIn this throwback GroundBreakers episode from CONEXPO 2020, ForConstructionPros.com conducted interviews with various manufacturers and experts while at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 to discuss the evolution and future of automation in construction.
2021-06-1625 minGroundBreakers - ForConstructionProsConstruction Industry Experts Discuss the Smart Construction SiteIn this throwback GroundBreakers podcast from CONEXPO 2020, listen in as ForConstructionPros.com conducted interviews with various manufacturers and experts while at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 to discuss the emergence of technology and the smart construction site.
2021-04-2130 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsConstruction Industry Experts Talk About the Connected JobsiteIn this throwback Digging Deeper podcast from CONEXPO 2020, ForConstructionPros.com conducted interviews with various manufacturers and experts while at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 to discuss jobsite connectivity issues, integrating mobile apps with software platforms and more.
2021-03-2919 minGroundBreakers - ForConstructionProsThe Electrification of the Construction JobsiteIn this throwback GroundBreakers podcast from CONEXPO 2020, ForConstructionPros.com conducted interviews with various manufacturers and experts while at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 to discuss development of electric-powered alternatives to diesel.Meritor, Kato, Delta-Q and Green Machine all weighed in.
2021-03-1025 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsBuilt Technologies' Lien Waiver Software Shortcuts Paperwork and Gets Payment FasterListen to this Digging Deeper podcast to hear Geoff Arnold, general manager of Built Technologies’ Software Solutions division, shed light on the bottlenecks that liens and lien wavers present to the construction payment process. Arnolddetails how the software Built For Contractors is designed to automate the lien process on all sides to make sure everybody has the right documents to move payments at maximum speed.Arnold brings more than 15 years of experience in professional software development, team management and revenue growth to his position as General Manager, Contractor Solutions, at Built Technologies. Arnold cut his teeth in the...
2020-09-0725 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsThe Benefits of Drone Surveying in Earthmoving ApplicationsCurt Bennink speaks with Propeller Aerobotics CEO Rory San Miguel. They discussed the benefits of drone surveying in earthmoving applications. Propeller is not merely a drone company that happens to provide surveying. It is an earthworks solution company and some of those solutions have expanded services well beyond drone mapping.
2020-08-3121 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsGearflow Explains Why Your Construction Business Needs to Compete Online and How to Do ItListen to this Digging Deeper podcast as Karen Scally, a journalist who has covered the construction industry for over a decade, speaks with Ben Preston, chief marketing officer and co-founder of Gearflow, about how businesses can tackle online marketing. Covering common misconceptions, tips, SEO and best practices, Preston shows the best ways to market your construction business.
2020-08-2432 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsTruckIt CEO Shares Benefits of E-ticketingIn this Digging Deeper podcast, Pace Davis, CEO at TruckIt, discusses the advantages of e-ticketing in place of paper-based systems for managing material delivery and logistics, as well as its role in maintaining driver safety throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020-08-1723 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsABC’s Greg Sizemore Shares Opportunities to Grow the Construction Workforce Amidst the PandemicListen to this Digging Deeper podcast with Greg Sizemore, vice president of safety, health, environment and workforce development for the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), who talks about the challenges the construction industry has faced attracting workers and the opportunities the industry has to rebuild both its workforce and their skill sets within, and because of, the pandemic environment.
2020-08-1314 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsRaken Explores How COVID is Turning Prefab, Video Conferencing and Collaboration into Construction Profit
2020-08-1037 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsMauldin Group Offers Construction Marketing Strategies for Post-pandemic GrowthListen to this Digging Deeper podcast with Bonnie Mauldin, managing director of The Mauldin Group (www.themauldingroup.com/), who shares insights on how to market your construction business to help secure work in the current environment, rebrand construction’s image to attract new hires, and position your business for growth in the post-pandemic economic recovery and beyond.
2020-08-0628 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsHoward Hawk Shares Pandemic’s Influence on Online Buying and Selling of Heavy EquipmentListen to this Digging Deeper podcast to hear Howard Hawk, president of bidadoo, discuss online buying and selling of heavy equipment, including the influence the pandemic has had on contractor utilization of ecommerce tools and how the lessons learned may shape the future of equipment buying and selling long term.
2020-08-0335 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsVolvo Construction's James Bretz Discuss How Telematics Increase UptimeListen to this Digging Deeper podcast to hear James B. Bretz, Director, Uptime & Connected Services, Volvo Construction Equipment, share his telematics experience and his vision of where we are headed with the technology. Uptime is a concern for every contractor and telematics can help address that concern. Telematics has come a long way and it continues to evolve.
2020-07-3025 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsSafety Expert John Meola Shares Heat Stress Management TipsIn this episode of Digging Deeper, renowned safety expert John Meola delves into the critical topic of heat stress management and how construction leaders can protect not only their employees but their businesses by putting a proper plan and procedures in place.
2020-07-2746 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsJohn Deere Explains How Different Levels of Grade Control Boost Machine and Operator ProductivityListen to this Digging Deeper podcast with Sean Mairet, product marketing manager, grade control, at John Deere, as he highlights the different levels of grade control technology available and their potential to improve jobsite productivity and build upon operator skills. He also shares insights on how to get the system you need to maximize ROI from your grade control investment.
2020-07-2323 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsRoadbotics' Ben Schmidt Discusses How to Better Manage Road Assets with TechnologyIn this episode, Jessica Lombardo, editor of Asphalt Contractor magazine, talks to Ben Schmidt, president of Roadbotics, Inc. Schmidt discusses how cities and municipalities can best measure and manage their roadways using technology which will help them extend the life of these expensive assets.
2020-07-2016 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsStellar Industries' Service Truck Telematics System Designed to Improve Fleet OptimizationListen to thais Digging Deeper podcast as Adam Opperman, product manager at Stellar Industries, talks about the company's new service truck telematics system, which was introduced in early 2020 at The Work Truck Show.
2020-07-1606 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsHow Coronavirus Threatens Construction LoansListen to this Digging Deeper podcast as Jim Fraser, Director of CRE Strategy with Built Technology, talks about how the company's lending software tracked the progress of projects since many were placed on hold with the coronavirus pandemic shutdowns. Find out how they’re recovering, and consider the risks ahead.Jim Fraser is the director of CRE strategy at Built Technology. He has over 30 years of experience in financial services, with an emphasis in construction lending and real estate development. Before Built, Fraser was EVP of Commercial Lending at Axos Bank, where he was responsible for commercial con...
2020-07-1332 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsThinkWhy’s Jay Denton Provides Mid-2020 Construction Economic and Employment OutlookIn this Digging Deeper podcast, Jay Denton, chief innovation officer at ThinkWhy, discusses his assessment of the trends in construction employment leading up to the pandemic and how things have changed, the latest employment data and what the future may hold as the industry begins the recovery process.
2020-07-0915 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsPennsylvania Contractor Poole Anderson Construction Shares Lessons Learned From the COVID-19 PandemicListen to this Digging Deeper podcast with Stephanie Schmidt, president of Pennsylvania-based Poole Anderson Construction, to hear about the challenges her company encountered during the pandemic-related shutdown in her state and how the company positioned itself to move ahead both during and after the shutdown. She also passes along key lessons learned that she feels can help to better position Poole Anderson and other construction companies for the future.
2020-07-0626 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsHy-Brid Lift's Terry Dolan Shares His Perspective on the Rental and Aerial Lift IndustriesListen to this Digging Deeper podcast as Terry Dolan, CEO, Hy-Brid Lift, looks back at the 2019 aerial and rental industries and what could be in store for the future of these industries in 2020 and beyond.
2020-06-2916 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsAlliance Tire's Ryan Lopes Explains the Importance of Tires for Telehandlers and MEWPsListen to this Digging Deeper podcast where Ryan Lopes, national product manager for the construction and industrial segments of Alliance Tire Americas Inc., explains how tires can enhance equipment performance and how rental fleet managers can decide among pneumatic, foam-filled, and solid options to improve their bottom line. From sidewall construction to the complex world of compounds, listeners will get an inside look at the difference between “good” and “great” in the manufacturing process and learn how proper tire selection can give telehandlers and MEWPs a boost.
2020-06-2029 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsNYC Contractor AA Jedson Co. Sees Working Around Coronavirus Easier On-Site than in the OfficeListen to this Digging Deeper podcast as Michael Bordes, AA Jedson Company LLC president, talks about how the company is back to work on all of its sites but expects to remake its business model in this new COVID-19 era.Bordes has decades of experience in construction management. Bordes’ expertise, combined with exceptional directorial and organizational skills, has presented him with bigger and broader opportunities and more and more satisfied clients. Bordes leads AA Jedson’s team of experienced construction managers, skilled craftsman, field and support staff. The company has earned a reputation for commitment, responsibility, attentiveness and...
2020-06-1534 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsSarah Loaiza Explains How Samsara Can Increase Your Truck Fleet's Efficiency and SafetyCurt Bennink talks to Sarah Loaiza, senior product manager, about how the Samsara Fleet Management System can be used to increase the efficiency and safety of your truck fleet. An open API lets this system integrate with existing telematic systems, and it also offers a dashcam with artificial intelligence, which can help prevent accidents.
2020-06-0812 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsBobcat Redesigns R Series Loaders for VersatilityListen to this Digging Deeper podcast with Bobcat Company loader marketing manager Sarah Peckskamp who talks about the latest editions to the R Series product lineup. The Bobcat R-Series Loaders debuted in February 2020 at World of Concrete. Listen as Peckskamp walks us through the features on the new 60-frame size vertical lift loaders including the T66, T64, S64 and S66 models.
2020-06-0215 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsHow Equipment Financing Can Help Contractors Cope with the COVID EconomyListen to this Digging Deeper podcast as Summit Funding Group's Chris Lewis talks about how equipment financing can help contractors cope with the COVID-19 economy. Lewis also discusses what to consider as companies manage liquidity, cash flow and equipment needs during pandemic business conditions.Lewis is a Senior Regional Manager at Summit Funding Group, an Ohio-based company that provides equipment lease and finance solutions to businesses across the U.S. and Canada. Founded in 1993, Summit Funding Group has originated more than $4 billion in equipment lease and finance transactions to date. Contact him at clewis@4sfg.com.
2020-06-0113 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsChallenge Your Thinking about Data Security to Gain a Construction Competitive AdvantageConstruction software becomes a competitive advantage when it delivers actionable project insights. Here’s how current software and data security makes that happenJohn Meibers is the vice president and general manager of Deltek + ComputerEase, a provider of accounting, project management and field-to-office software for the construction industry. In today’s rapidly changing and fast paced world, a big part of John’s role is to ensure that ComputerEase equips clients with the most cutting-edge technology. Prior to joining ComputerEase 22 years ago, John spent a decade working for a large mechanical contractor.Could you gain a comp...
2020-05-2524 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsABC's Greg Sizemore Talks About the Need to Address Suicide in ConstructionListen to this Digging Deeper podcast as Greg Sizemore, vice president of safety, health, environment and workforce development, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) talks about suicide risks in construction — particularly in light of the current crisis. Sizemore also discusses the steps contractors need to be taking to ensure the safety of their employees and to get the conversation on the topic started.
2020-05-2125 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsGilbane Building Company Talks About How Coronavirus is Disrupting the Supply of Building MaterialsListen to this Digging Deeper podcast with Joe Piro, vice president, corporate director of supply chain management at Gilbane Building Company, discussing disruptions in the supply of building materials as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and the changes he anticipates as a result of the lessons the industry is learning from this during the crisis.
2020-05-1829 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsABC Discusses Coronavirus Impact on Construction Activity and MaterialsEditor Becky Schultz spoke with Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) President and CEO Mike Bellaman about how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting construction activity and the ability to complete projects, as well as his outlook for the industry going forward.
2020-05-1119 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsHow Much First Quarter GDP Dampens 2020 Construction ForecastListen to this Digging Deeper podcast as Larry Stewart talks with Richard Branch about Branch's expectations and predictions for construction spending during the second half of 2020.Richard Branch, chief economist for Dodge Data & Analytics (formally McGraw Hill Construction), focuses on ensuring Dodge’s expertise in tracking, analyzing and forecasting construction activity, and working closely with national, regional, and trade media to share this insight. This includes continued execution of the monthly Dodge Momentum Index and National Construction Starts research, as well as serving as anchorman for the prestigious and widely circulated Dodge Construction Outlook — a seminal reference for th...
2020-05-0431 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsHow Cloud Software Slashes Contractor’s Risk as it Quells Office IntrigueMichael Wright, CEO of RedTeam Software, talks about how smart devices and collaborative project-management software can document the oral contracts made on project sites to head off contract disputes.With a background as a commercial general contractor with hands-on experience in all aspects of commercial construction, Wright developed RedTeam as a comprehensive cloud-based solution for construction projects and accounting management built for contractors by contractors.
2020-04-2724 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsDennis Capizzi Discusses Advances in Head Protection in ConstructionLearn how advances in head protection design help to enhance safety and tailor this critical PPE to jobsite applications.Dennis Capizzi, MSA – The Safety Company, discusses advances in head protection design for the construction industry, including the benefits of safety helmets such as the V-Gard H1 for many jobsite applications. Caprizzi also shares insights on what contractors need to consider when selecting head protection in order to maintain compliance and ensure optimal safety for workers based on working conditions and the types of tasks being performed.
2020-04-2216 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsMilwaukee Tool's Brian Alves Talks About the New MX Fuel Equipment SystemListen to this Digging Deeper podcast to hear Brian Alves, group product manager, Milwaukee Tool, talk about the development, uses and benefits of the company's new MX Fuel Equipment System.
2020-04-2123 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsHow 5G Cellular will Enable IoT to Turbocharge Construction EfficiencyElectronics manufacturer Morey expects that enlarging the cellular data pipeline by a factor of 10 with 5G going into place now will make jobsite data more secure, more up to date and more complete.Listen to this Digging Deeper podcast as Alan Mindlin, technical manager with The Morey Corp., talks about5G and how it will affect and improve construction jobsite data.Mindlin focuses on new business development and new customer acquisition at The Morey Corp. He does so by leading strong product design teams, creating state-of-the-art solutions and using best-in-class manufacturing facilities. Mindlin h...
2020-04-2026 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsCG/LA Infrastructure Discusses Strategic Infrastructure Investment for Economic RecoveryNorm Anderson, president and CEO, CG/LA Infrastructure, discusses the critical role strategic infrastructure investment could play in the country’s economic recovery following the coronavirus crisis. While he believes passage is possible, it will require all facets of the industry to come together around a unified message capable of changing perceptions of infrastructure in Washington.
2020-04-1528 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsGenie's Matt Fearon Reflects on Aerial Lift Industry in 2019 and What 2020 May HoldMatt Fearon, Genie president, Terex AWP, provides his insights on what he saw as major trends and challenges for the aerial lift equipment industry in 2019 and what opportunities he expects for 2020 and beyond.
2020-04-1318 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsJay Tangney with Suffolk Shares How Military Veterans are Filling Company's Labor NeedsListen to this Digging Deeper podcast to hear from Jay Tangney, executive vice president and general counsel at Suffolk, about how the company is actively recruiting and employing military veterans to solve the company's labor needs and create a welcome place for veterans after they serve.Suffolk Construction is a national construction management company that operates 10 locations across the country. Suffolk is creating pathways for veterans to join the construction industry, where they can apply their military experience and succeed. Suffolk believes the technical skills and training military veterans acquired during their service makes them i...
2020-04-0624 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsHow Social Media Affects Your Brand's Health with Nina GiordanoSocial media is no longer a fad. Customers expect companies to have a presence on at least one social media channel.Contributing Editor Marjorie Romeyn-Sanabria spoke with Nina Giordano from Panasonic North America about how to leverage social media to elevate your brand. Even though Giordano does social media for a large company, her social media strategies and advice can be scaled to fit your construction company’s and your customers’ social media needs.Using social media to promote your company’s services and to humanize your company is a great opportunity. Social is also becomi...
2020-03-3014 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsUVify's Robert Cheek Talks Drone Technology in ConstructionRobert Cheek with UVify dives into the role drone technology is beginning to play in autonomous technology in the construction industry. He also shares his thoughts and predictions on where contractors may start using drones in the near future, including the possibility of aerial robots replacing construction cranes.
2020-03-2316 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsSkyjack's David Swan Discusses Load Sensing TechnologyListen to this Digging Deeper podcast as Skyjack's David Swan dives into the benefits of the company's load sensing technology for its aerial lift equipment.
2020-03-1907 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsPerkins Talks About Hybrid Technology in EnginesListen to this Digging Deeper podcast to learn more about Perkins hybrid technology.
2020-03-1811 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsSkyjack's David Swan Highlights Benefits of Elevate Live for Aerial Lift EquipmentListen to this Digging Deeper podcast with Skyjack's David Swan to learn more about the newest technologies the company is offering for its construction and aerial equipment.Skyjack's Elevate Live product is aimed at equipment operators and rental companies to help improve the bottom line and lower the cost of ownership. The product uses a QR code to access telematics data so an operator can see battery information, faults and more prior to starting the machine for the day.
2020-03-1713 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsHyundai Digs Into What Construction Equipment Technology Really Offers ContractorsListen to this Digging Deeper podcast with Dell Salter, data analyst with Hyundai, to get deeper insight into what construction equipment technology is and what it involves.
2020-03-1616 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsTim Davison Discusses the Role of Mechanic's Trucks in Preventative MaintenanceIn this episode of the Digging Deeper podcast, Curt Bennink and Tim Davison, product manager for bodies and cranes at Stellar Industries, talk about the history of mechanics trucks, the role they play in the North American construction industry and their importance in preventative maintenance.
2020-03-1619 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsAdam Woods Highlights Technology Advancements for LBX EquipmentListen to this Digging Deeper podcast to hear about LBX's products including new and protoype products.Adam Woods talks about not only LBX products but what the company is doing with technology, including grade control and the wide angle visual enhancement system (WAVES). The WAVES system pairs three camera angles and puts it into a 270-degree view.
2020-03-1526 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsPhilippi-Hagenbuch Talks About the Products It Highlighted at CONEXPO 2020Listen to this Digging Deeper podcast to hear Josh Swank, vice president of sales and marketing, talk about Philippi-Hagenbuch's products including the positive seal tailgate and rear eject bodies.
2020-03-1514 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsTenna's Austin Conti Explains How Tenna Asset Tracking Fills a Gap in the MarketListen to this Digging Deeper podcast to learn about Tenna's construction technology platform focused on equipment fleet operations.Austin Conti said that despite asset tracking products being on the market for years, he and his company felt there was a lack of construction focused asset tracking products.
2020-03-1512 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsCoretex's Dean Marris Talks IoT Opportunities for Ready Mix Concrete IndustryListen to this Digging Deeper podcast to hear more about opportunities in the Internet of Things (IoT) for concrete ready mix companies.Dean Marris, executive vice president sale, North America, with Coretex talks about IoT opportunities as well as the company's new CoreHub product. CoreHub connects an in-vehicle IoT hub with wireless sensors throughout the vehicle to collect and present information about the driver, asset and load — providing a full digital view of supply chain operations.
2020-03-1428 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsRDO Equipment's Dennis Howard Talks About the Used Equipment MarketThe trend is toward higher hour tractors, and the price of oil looks to be a big factor going forward, with the potential to flood the used equipment market.Tax law changes may continue to encourage companies to lease thereby creating more used equipment on the market.
2020-03-1412 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsCaterpillar’s Think Big Program for Service Technician Workforce DevelopmentListen to this Digging Deeper podcast to learn about Caterpillar’s Think Big program, which helps with service technician workforce development.Griffin Reome tells us how it works and offers his unique perspective as a graduate of the program.It offers an associate degree along with on-the-job training. Fast-track courses mean Think Big students are taking finals when others are taking their mid-terms. Then they work at a CAT dealership the rest of the semester. Graduates have over 2,000 hours of on-the-job training that transfers into their apprenticeship putting them halfway through becoming a Journeyman Technician.
2020-03-1408 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsChevron Expects New Engine Oil to Extend DPF Life More Than DoubleListen to this Digging Deeper podcast to hear how Chevron's new Delo 600 ADF diesel oil will extend DPF life and cleaning.Chevron's Dan Holdmeyer, Industrial Segment Manager, says the company's new product has .4% sulfated ash vs typical CK4 oil today that is up to about 1% sulfated ash. By doing that Chevron is putting 60% less ash into the DPF content.According to Chevron, Delo 600 ADF 10W-30 helps to keep rings clean and free for maximum combustion pressure and to provide minimal wear. It minimizes valve and piston crown land deposits, thus managing oil consumption. Its high le...
2020-03-1407 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsAl Quinn Talks About How the Hitachi Loader Brand Plans to DifferentiateListen to this Digging Deeper podcast to hear Hitachi's Al Quinn discuss the company's telematics system and how its technology is improving customer experience and solving problems.
2020-03-1307 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsSnorkel's Don Ahern Talks About Company's Approach to Success in Lift EquipmentListen to this Digging Deeper podcast to hear Don Ahern talk about what is driving the upward momentum of the Snorkel boom and scissor lift lines.
2020-03-1319 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsJohn Deere Experts Talk Machine AutomationListen to this Digging Deeper podcast to hear Kevin Very and David Throne discuss John Deere's automation journey and the next evolution in the company's technology.With the release of the 333G smart grade CTL, a mastless grade control compact track loader John Deere is taking the next step in technology for the company, according to Very, Director of Technology and Product Marketing and Thorne, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
2020-03-1310 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsMichael Newport of Bobcat gives firsthand experience with Wounded Warrior ProjectBobcat teams up with the Wounded Warrior program. A one of a kind camouflaged wrapped T76 compact track loader will be donated to a wounded vet on Memorial Day.Die-cast replicas are for sale at ConExpo along with hats & mugs and all of the proceeds will be donated to the Wounded Warrior program.
2020-03-1207 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsSerious Labs' Jim Colvin Talks About Using Technology to Train the WorkforceListen to this Digging Deeper podcast to hear Serious Labs' Jim Colvin explain how technologies such as virtual reality is a great opportunity to help train the next generation of the workforce.In addition to virtual reality simulators, the company developed 16 different game-based e-learning products as well in conjunction with United Rentals.E-learning is a great way to deliver theoretical training in a convenient way. Mixing it with game-based features adds an element of interactivity.
2020-03-1211 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsAED Foundation and Caterpillar Investing in Reducing Technician ShortageListen to this Digging Deeper podcast to hear how AED Foundation's study on equipment industry technician shortage spurred Caterpillar to get involved in helping support workforce development for industry technicians.The updated study looked at the technician shortage and reassessed the causes, impacts and policy recommendations on how to address it. The industry is going to need thousands of new technicians each year to fill in the gaps and replace retiring workers. Most survey respondents reported their jobs are remaining unfilled more than three times longer than the national average.The Caterpillar Foundation has responded...
2020-03-1211 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsKobelco's Dave Donneral Talks About What Sets Its Excavators ApartListen to this Digging Deeper podcast to hear about Kobelco's focus on excavators and how the company is working to make Kobelco excavators a top choice.
2020-03-1208 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsJohn Deere Enhancing Connectivity for Construction CustomersBrian Rauch, Senior VP, Engineering John Deere Construction & Forestry, and Jon Gilbeck, Manager, Product Marketing & Planning John Deere Construction & Forestry, discuss John Deere's focus on telematics and connectivity and how the company is providing solutions to help construction customers enhance their data and productivity.
2020-03-1209 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsKubota Gets into the Stand-on Track Loader MarketListen to this Digging Deeper podcast as Tim Boulds of Kubota talks about the SCL 1000, the company's first stand-on track loader.Features include a 4.3-in. color LCD monitor, with keyless start and password protection. It has a 9.- in. wide track on a narrow (36-in.) platform to get into tight spots with good floatation.Powered by a Kubota D902 Diesel that stays under the 25-hp emissions threshold by adding a turbocharger, also adding performance at higher altitudes.Pilot operated instead of linkage means less effort and easy to use.
2020-03-1129 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsSany America's Doug Friesen Discusses Plans for North American MarketListen to this Digging Deeper podcast to hear Doug Friesen, CEO of Sany America, talk about where Sany America is heading in the North America and what plans the company has for the future.
2020-03-1111 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsLiebherr's Peter Mayr Discusses's New State of the Art Training CenterListen to this Digging Deeper podcast to hear about Liebherr USA's growth and success over the last 50 years and the company's new workshop, which includes not only services but also a training center for customers.
2020-03-1106 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsCaterpillar's Griffin Reome Talks Solving the Service Technician ShortageGriffin Reome, global services, Caterpillar discusses the shortage of service technicians, what needs to be done to attract the current generation and what Caterpillar is doing to help.
2020-03-1009 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsCaterpillar's Fred Rio Talks About the Roadmap for Autonomy on Construction JobsitesFred Rio, Director Construction Digital Technologies at Caterpillar, talks about where the industry is on the pathway toward autonomous technology on the jobsite and what autonomy could mean for construction business owners and equipment operators."Autonomy is going to be delivered through increments of value through time," Rio says.Caterpillar is bringing autonomy to the market with three fundamental blocks: making machines smarter, introducing remote control operation and a back office system that can monitor jobsite progress and dispatch to the machines.
2020-03-1018 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsElectrification of Compact Construction Equipment with Morey Corporation's Wally StegallWally Stegall, Technical Fellow & Director with The Morey Corporation, explains the trend toward electrification of compact construction equipment and the impacts on future jobsites.
2020-03-0916 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsTrimble's Aviad Almagor Talks Robotics in ConstructionThe construction industry may have been a bit slow to embrace emerging technology in the past, but things are changing quickly. Virtually every day, new innovations emerge that enable contractors to get more work done in a shorter amount of time while also improving quality. On this episode of the Digging Deeper Podcast, Trimble senior director – mixed reality and BCI (brain-computer interface) Aviad Almagor sits down with ForConstructionPros staff writer Sheena Ingle to discuss some of the latest advancements in construction technology: autonomous robotics. Almagor says, "Trimble's mission is to transform the way the world works, a...
2020-03-0217 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsI Built This Program Puts Tools That Launch Careers in Students’ HandsListen to this Digging Deeper podcast as ConstructReach founder Paul Robinson discusses the "I Built This" program designed to combat construction’s image as "an industry that workers fail into" and solve workforce shortages by building industry diversity.ConstructReach Founder and CEO Paul Robinson helped Target develop a unique program called “I Built This” to help the brand reach people in the communities where stores are being built or remodeled. The program brings high-school-aged kids onto the construction sites for a couple of days, introduces them to all of the trades at work on the project, and puts t...
2020-02-2827 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsTrends in Technology Adoption in Construction with John Somers and Tom AustinBecky Schultz talked with John Somers, senior director - utility for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and Tom Austin, OEM business development manager for Trimble, about trends in technology adoption in construction and the opportunities for the industry going forward. There is a lot of technology available to contractors, but the adoption rate is much lower than it should be.
2020-02-2413 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsJLG's Frank Nerenhausen Talks Trends in Equipment Rental in 2020 and BeyondListen to this Digging Deeper podcast as Frank Nerenhausen, president of JLG Industries, talks about trends in the rental industry as well as trends in the aerial market."I think rental is a healthy industry. I think it is going to continue to have organic growth," Nerenhausen says.Construction contractors are renting more equipment than they have in the past, and that trend is helping to lead the organic growth, and Nerenhausen expects this trend to continue.In 2020, Nerenhausen expects a slight pause in the aerial lift market; 2020 may see a little softening...
2020-02-1919 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsPPE Best Practices with Safety Expert John MeolaIn this edition of the Digging Deeper podcast – brought to you by MSA – The Safety Company – John Meola, safety manager for the Timmons Group, and a regular contributor to ForConstructionPros.com, discusses OSHA requirements and best practices as they relate to PPE, including hazard recognition, hazard assessment, PPE selection and employee training. He gives particular focus to head, ear and eye protection for both workers on the ground and operators in machines.John Meola, CSP, ARM is the safety manager for Timmons Group in Richmond, VA. Recognized for nearly 25 years as one of Engineering News Record’s top 500 des...
2020-02-1835 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsGinger Butz Discusses Rise in Construction Equipment RentalsOn this edition of the Digging Deeper Podcast, Morey Corporation’s director of product lifecycle management Ginger Butz joins us to explain why contractors are renting more equipment than ever before. She also details the many benefits of renting equipment, including:
Lower costs.
Reduced liability.
Eliminated storage needs.
Less upkeep and downtime.
The convenience of paying for equipment only when you need it.
Telematics on rental companies' machines that allows contractors to track equipment.
Listen in to learn more about the rising trend towards rental equipment in construction, the benefits of renting and how com...
2020-02-1710 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsSkyjack Forecasts Trends and Technology Impacting the Aerial Equipment IndustryListen to this Digging Deeper podcast to hear from Skyjack experts on their forecast for the rental industry and aerial lift equipment in 2020 and beyond.Malcolm Early, vice president of marketing for Skyjack, anticipates that in 2020 the rental industry will see a lowering of equipment sales into the marketplace as a whole. "We see the market for aerial equipment going through an adjustment in 2020," Early says.Why? The general economy and trade wars have had a number of implications on materials and the industry, Early says. Plus, the new ANSI standard — and the delays pushing bac...
2020-02-1724 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsJohn Gibbons Talks About Cummins Plans for the FutureAt the 2020 ARA Show, Cummins introduced a new product, the trailer-mounted 12kW mobile power generator. Influenced by the Cummins product in the RV market, this generator was designed for the rental market.In addition to revealing the motivation behind this new product launch, Gibbons talks about the changes coming to the mobile power source segment. "We still see diesel as the prime mover in the mobile market because of current economies and delivery of the fuel to the product," he says. "There has been some push for natural gas, and then you had dual fuel machines. Now t...
2020-02-1417 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsThomas Rugg Discusses Allmand's Leveraging of Briggs & Stratton Expertise to Expand Product OfferingThomas Rugg, president of the Allmand division, discusses how Allmand fits in with Briggs & Stratton on what products the company has to offer rental companies and customers.In addition, Rugg reviews some of Allmand's new and popular equipment which they highlighted at the 2020 ARA Show.Listen to the full podcast to hear more.
2020-02-1307 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsBrian Astl Overviews How Lind Equipment's All-in-One Beacon LED Tower Offers Three Assets in OneBrian Astl of Lind Equipment provides an overview of the All-in-One LED Beacon tower from Lind Equipment, including how it can be a great asset for equipment rental companies. With this new tower, equipment rental companies don't need to own three separate towers for different types of jobs. A single Beacon LED Tower can be used as a generator powered light tower, a no-glare diffuser light tower and an electric powered light tower. The All-In-One also incorporates features of the previous models including:
30,000 lumen weatherproof light heads
IP65 wet-location rated usability
Fits through man-doors
Two towers can...
2020-02-1307 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsChad Hislop Discusses How Genie is Adapting Lift Equipment Products to New ANSI StandardsChad Hislop, senior director, product management with Genie, gives an overview of what Genie has planned for 2020 and beyond. Hislop says the company has a few themes they are focusing on as the company moves forward.The first theme is global harmonization. For Genie, it means making a more common machine that can ship around the world. Hislop says it also means Genie can learn from what they've learned and succeeded with in other countries and bring that to the North American market.The second theme is return on investment for customers. Genie is focusing o...
2020-02-1210 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsScott Cannon Explains How BigRentz Makes Marketing Easier for Rental CompaniesScott Cannon, CEO of BigRentz, talks about the company's business model and how working with a service like BigRentz can help rental companies succeed in marketing and online advertising.Cannon says BigRentz invests a lot to make sure it has high domain authority and ranks high on Google. Partnering with BigRentz keeps a rental company's focus on helping the customers while BigRentz takes care of the marketing and promotion for the business, Cannon says.
2020-02-1006 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsCaroldean Ross of RETS Associates' Tips on Hiring in a Competitive Job MarketThe skilled labor pipeline is not as full as it once was, and in a tight job market construction firms are being challenged to compete for top talent. Caroldean Ross, director of construction at RETS Associates, a recruitment firm specializing in the commercial real estate industry, talks about how construction companies can successfully recruit and retain top talent in a competitive job market.
2020-02-1017 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsKevin Thieneman Discusses Chinese Influence on North American Construction EquipmentListen to this Digging Deeper podcast to learn more about LiuGong and the opportunities the company is pursuing in the North American construction equipment and rental markets.There has been a push to "buy American," and with all the tariffs that are affecting construction equipment manufacturing and purchasing, North American customers may be hesitant to buy from a foreign manufacturers. LiuGong Vice President Kevin Thieneman wants to change that perspective.The Chinese influence on the North American market is a good thing, Thieneman says, because it creates a more competitive market providing custoemrs with more...
2020-02-0813 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsMani Iyer Shares LiuGong's Plans for Growth in North American MarketListen to this Digging Deeper podcast as LiuGong Construction Machinery N.A. LLC President Mani Iyer talks about the company's equipment in the North American market and why construction contractors will want to put LiuGong's equipment and brand to the test.Even though the company has been in North America for about 10 years, the LiuGong brand is not as well known. But Iyer wants potential customers to know how strong the equipment and brand is.Iyer stressed the strong strategic partner joint ventures and global partners that work with LiuGong to build the equipment including...
2020-02-0713 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsCraig Wilkens of Doosan Explains How Intelligent Load Management System Reduces Wet StackingCraig Wilkens, business development with Doosan Portable Power, explains wet stacking in generators, why it's a problem and how the company's Intelligent Load Management System (ILMS) can reduce the chance of wet stacking.Purchasing or renting a generator that is larger than what a jobsite actually needs is a problem. Often, the load being powered doesn't exceed 5% to 10% of the general output of that large generator - basically the generator is idling. The goal is a 30% threshold, Wilkens says.When the generator is running so low, the engine doesn't get up to operating temperature, exhaust...
2020-02-0710 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsKevin Vonesh Explains How Trimble Addresses Technology Needs of Ready Mix MarketTrimble's Kevin Vonesh, strategic accounts sales manager - aggregates, wants customers to know that Trimble is still committed to the ready mix industry. In fact, the company has broadened its product line for ready mix fleets and expanded its focus on the quality side of the equation as well.Trimble tablets can now run third party apps, which means users won't need multiple tablets cluttering up their concrete mixer trucks.The addition of Geogates in the Trimble Fleet Management System is a big plus for ready mix drivers. According to Trimble, Geogates is a virtual...
2020-02-0608 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsStephen Avery of Briggs & Stratton Details the New Lithium-Ion Battery TechnologyStephen Avery, application engineer for electrification products with Briggs & Stratton, goes into detail about the new 5 kW, 48V phase system lithium-ion battery the company recently released.The battery features cylindrical cells for safety and additional benefits. The cell's modular assembly also makes it easier to service and replace. The modular assembly means the whole unit will not have to be replaced.With the lithium-ion batteries, up to four packs of the same size can be paralleled; so with the 5 kW option contractors can parallel up to four packs for up to 20 kW.The 5...
2020-02-0607 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsJeff Brown Explains How Caterpillar is Integrating New Smart Technology into Compact EquipmentJeff Brown, compact equipment product specialist with Caterpillar, provides in-depth insight into the company's technology integration and what that means for equipment operators. Caterpillar is adopting technology from some of its larger equipment into the smaller compact equipment units. One of the biggest keys for technology on compact equipment is making sure the operator interface is easy, seamless and not overly complex, Brown says.That's a driving factor for Caterpillar's technology integration. The company's new Smart Technology and Smart Attachments aim to make operation easier for contractors. Smart Technology allows for a higher level of integration between t...
2020-02-0618 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsHilti Looking to Future by Investing in TrendsMartina McIsaac is the new region head and CEO of Hilti North America. As a women in a predominately male dominated industry, McIsaac hopes to spread the message that there is diversity and opportunity in the construction industry; and that's one of the things that attracted her to join Hilti.She was also drawn by Hilti's willingness to invest ahead with trends. McIsaac believes we'll see a leap in the construction industry rather than incremental steps forward, and she plans for Hilti to be at the forefront. Some of the areas Hilti will focus on as it...
2020-02-0510 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsCase Redesigns B Series Skid Steers and CTLs to Improve Operator ExperienceEric Zieser, Case Construction Equipment product manager, talks about three of the driving forces behind the redesign of the Case B Series skid steers and compact track loaders. The new machines honed in on operator comfort, vehicle performance, and durability and reliability of the machine.One of the biggest improvements is Case has integrated the operational systems with new control and operator interfaces so customers can better utilize the units. An 8-in. LCD display provides the operators better control of the machine. Plus, a standard backup camera offers better visibility to the rear of the machine.
2020-02-0507 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsTopcon Laser Scanner with Rithm Software Monitors Wet Concrete in RealtimeRay Kerwin, Director of Global Planning with Topcon, gives a quick overview and hits the highlights of how the Topcon GLS-2000 laser scanner with Rithm software can help concrete contractors monitor wet concrete and fix high or low areas before the concrete dries.First the concrete contractor scans the wet concrete with the GLS-2000. Then the software creates a heat map showing the high and low marks of the slab. Contractors in the field and see in real time where those spots are and fix them, minimizing rework once the concrete hardens.
2020-02-0505 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsBendix 2.0 Enhances Safety on Mack Granite TrucksWhile at World of Concrete 2020, Editor Curt Bennink spoke with Tim Wrinkle, Construction Product Manager with Mack Trucks, to get some of the key safety enhancements the Granite line will have with the addition of Bendix 2.0.Mack will start production of the Granite trucks with Bendix 2.0 in October, and the new feature will offer improved safety enhancements.New features of Bendix 2.0 include:
Driver facing camera
Speed sign recognition
Lane departure warning
Automatic Emergency Braking
2020-02-0403 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsTraliant CLO on Sexual Harassment Training in ConstructionTraliant co-founder and Chief Learning Officer Andrew Rawson conveys the importance of sexual harassment training in the construction industry. He explains how adequate and comprehensive training can help protect construction companies and also covers frequently asked questions and common misperceptions. For example, Rawson says that despite longstanding stereotypes about inappropriate behavior at construction sites, Traliant's research has shown no heavier prevalence of sexual harassment in construction than other industries. He also discusses how several states enforce laws and regulations regarding sexual harassment training compliance and that not making sure all employees have been properly trained and certified c...
2020-02-0320 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsOpportunities of Artificial Intelligence in Construction with Tom Valbak AardestrupTom Valbak Aardestrup, VP Business Development with Trackunit, discusses artificial intelligence (AI) and the opportunities it offers in helping to eliminate downtime.Valbak Aardestrup talks about what AI is, how it interacts with the construction environment, what you should be aware of before working with AI and the importance of sharing data.
2020-01-2716 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsTelematics Adoption Trends in Rental Operations with Otonomo's Todd BrockdorfTodd Brockdorf of Otonomo discusses the current trend of telematics adoption in rental operations, potential opportunities and how to ensure you get the most out of the telematics data generated.Major equipment rental companies are already using telematics data, and it's mainly these larger equipment rental companies leading the way. However, Brockdorf sees a trend that smaller rental companies will be adopting telematics data technology within the next two to three years.Listen in to hear what Brockdorf has to say about the potential of telematics data for construction fleet rental companies.
2020-01-2014 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsCurrent and Future Benefits of Telematics Data Analysis with Todd Brockdorf of OtonomoTodd Brockdorf, head of America's solution architecture with Otonomo, discusses current and future benefits telematics data analysis can offer to construction equipment owners including making jobsites safer and reducing business operating costs.Otonomo is a connected vehicle data services platform that works with service providers, such as OEMs, to utilize connected vehicle data and provide it to companies building applications and services around connected vehicle technology.Listen in to hear what Brockdorf has to say about telematics data analysis and how it benefits equipment owners and operators.
2020-01-2022 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsVerizon Connect’s Integrated Video Technology Aims to Improve Commercial Driver SafetySheena Ingle with ForConstructionPros.com and The Digging Deeper Podcast spoke with Verizon Connect Head of Global Product Success Kevin Aries about transportation management, driver safety, communication, common misperceptions and Verizon Connect’s new Integrated Video service. A recent press release and study from Verizon Connect shows that 83% of survey respondents (everyday drivers) believe they are safer on the road than commercial drivers. In reality, a mere 3% of severe accidents in the U.S. involve commercial vehicles. According to the press release, the reason behind this misconception is frequent instances of everyday drivers observing commercial vehicles being opera...
2019-12-3019 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsDoosan Upgrades Air Compressors as Industry Moves Toward ElectrificationForConstructionPros.com Contributing Editor Becky Schultz talked with Jeremy Bailey, product manager of air compressors for Doosan Portable Power about the future of the industry and meeting emissions regulations in the U.S. and Europe.For the past decade, the industry has been working to meet Tier 4 Interim and Tier 4 Final emissions standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Once Doosan had its product lineup updated to meet those standards, the company could move on to other challenges.
2019-12-1608 minDigging Deeper - ForConstructionProsBobcat Innovation Develops New Technologies to Keep the Company on the Leading EdgeLarry Stewart with ForConstructionPros.com sat down with Joel Honeyman, vice president of innovation for Bobcat Co., to find out what the Bobcat innovation team does and how their work has come to fruition through new Bobcat products and technologies, including a new mobile device remote control Bobcat recently introduced.Honeyman and his innovation team are constantly on the lookout for new technologies — often exploring technologies in use non-construction industries — to find and determine how those technology solutions can make contractors safer and more productive.For example, Bobcat's innovation team helped spearhead the R&D of the...
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