What's Brad Up To?

August 21, 2014

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Brad's Upcoming Contractor Consults:

Dec.10-11- Indianapolis, IN

December 12, Austin, TX

December 15-17, Cincinnati, OH

January 5-8, Green Bay, WI

January 8-9, Columbus, OH

January 14-16, Denver, CO

January 22-23, San Francisco, CA

January 28-31, Nashville, TN

February 2-6, Las Vegas

February 11-13, Toronto

February 17-20, Louisville, KY

February 25-26, New Orleans, LA

March 2-4, Denver, CO

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The Top 25 Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction Products 2024

After a few years hiatus, the Top 25 Pavement Maintenance Products is back and will be better than ever!

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Deere, Purdy Search for Chief Tractor Officer

To apply, candidates must submit a short-form video with their pitch for the position, showing the creativity, humor, and passion they’d bring to the job.

White Cap has also acquired Crimson Steel Supply, LLC (Crimson Steel), a distributor and fabricator of engineered steel rebar and structural steel products serving non-residential and infrastructure end markets.

White Cap Expands Reach in Oklahoma, Oregon

White Cap has acquired Bend Construction - a supplier of struts, fasteners, anchors, and concrete accessories and products - and Crimson Steel - a distributor and fabricator of engineered steel rebar and structural steel products.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 13: Maximize the Trade-In Value of Your Equipment

Brad Humphrey and Caterpillar construction experts discuss how to get the maximum value for heavy equipment when doing a trade-in.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 12: When It Rains, It's Time to Train

When adverse weather strikes, slowing work productivity on the jobsite, it's the perfect time to train employees.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 11: Jobsite Safety

Three construction experts discuss how the use of smart cameras is improving safety on jobsites by increasing visibility around heavy equipment.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 10: Why Implement Compact Technology into My Operations?

Compaction technology benefits contractors who move, grade and compact materials to specified moisture and density levels.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 9: How to Minimize Equipment Costs

Ever wondered how to create preventative maintenance plans for your jobsite heavy equipment?

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 8: Jobsite Security Part 2

As construction industry equipment theft continues to be a problem, the latest technology can help prevent such theft and keep crews safe.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 6: Understanding CO2 Emissions Reduction

The reduction of emissions in the construction industry will be a process. Caterpillar construction expert Jason Hurdis talks about how alternative-power sources will be phased in on the jobsite to meet emissions requirements.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 5: ‘Proactive’ Safety

The importance of safety in the construction industry cannot be overstated. The jobsite safety talk is shifting away from being one of punishment to a discussion for everyone to participate in.

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Influencing Field Production Through Greater Clarity

In this article, the first of a four-part series, we will address how being clear in our communications as field leaders is critical to influence the actual production we want to achieve.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 4: Dozers: Going Back to the A-B-Cs

In this episode of The Contractor’s Best Friend, construction expert Brad Humphrey sits down with Sam Meeker, Caterpillar’s dozer and track loader specialist, to talk about what contractors should consider when buying or leasing heavy equipment.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 2: Can Payload Technology Decrease My Unit Cost of Material Handling?

Each payload cycle is an opportunity to increase profits and decrease costs on the jobsite. Three construction experts talk about how the latest technology can improve uptime when hauling heavy materials.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 6 Episode 33: Equipment Obsolescence

Contractors should keep track of a machine's number of hours to get a better idea of when it might need to be replaced. There's also lots of new technology on the market that may get contractors thinking about an upgrade.

Construction companies, no matter the size, need to establish a budget for equipment maintenance throughout the year to remain profitable.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 6 Episode 32: Estimating Equipment Maintenance Cost

Construction companies, no matter the size, need to establish a budget for equipment maintenance throughout the year to remain profitable.

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8 Steps for Contractors to Ensure Repeat Business

The secret to gaining repeat business isn’t selling what you’re “going to do” for the customer but what you have proven that you “can do.”

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 6 Episode 31: Fuel Efficiency: Fuel Data: Quick Wins to Help Control Fuel Costs

Three heavy equipment experts discuss fuel efficiency and how contractors can be more fuel efficient on the jobsite through the use of data. It's important to measure fuel usage, determine where fuel is being used and create a plan of action.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 6 Episode 30: Transition Non-Construction New Hires to Crafts People

Fewer people are growing up with a farming, mechanical or construction background. It's no small hurdle, but most contractors are dealing with it today: teaching construction skills to young and new workers without construction experience.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 6 Episode 29: Benefits of Aftermarket Safety Solutions

There are several aftermarket safety devices and techniques that can be applied to construction equipment that can greatly enhance the overall safety of the construction jobsite.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 6 Episode 28: Matching Workers to Your Equipment

It's a no brainer -- you want your most experienced equipment operators performing the most complex tasks on the jobsite. What about new workers, though?

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 6 Episode 27: Transition from Traditional Construction Methods to Use of Grade Technology

Long past are the traditional grade stakes that once dotted a construction jobsite. Now, lasers and other technologies can do that job. That's one of many examples of technology changing the landscape of the modern jobsite.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 6 Episode 26: The 4 Most Common Construction Injuries (And How to Prevent Them)

The top four causes of injury on a construction jobsite have remained the same for many years: falls, struck by an object, electrocution and being caught between equipment. Listen for best practices to stay safe on the jobsite.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 6 Episode 25: Protect People on Worksites

There are many equipment upgrades available today that can help enhance the safety of construction workers and operators on the jobsite today. Communication, visibility and planning also come into play to keep everyone on the jobsite safe.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 6 Episode 24: How Your Workforce Influences Your Equipment Purchases

With the ongoing construction workforce labor shortage, it's difficult to find equipment operators. One technique many contractors are using to combat that challenge is by using equipment with improved operator comfort.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 6 Episode 23: Monitoring Equipment Utilization and Managing Availability

Contractors need to have full visibility into the use and availability of heavy equipment on the construction jobsite. Tracking that equipment utilization comes down to telematics and connectivity.

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The Biggest Key to Employee Success

Onboarding newcomers can sometimes feel like an extra expense when time and money are short, but in the long-run, proper support and training result in higher retention rates and employee satisfaction.