[PODCAST] Infrastructure Stimulus Critical for the U.S. to Emerge from Coronavirus Crisis

Substantial infrastructure investment could be key to turning the U.S. economy around, but how likely is it to happen?

April 15, 2020

Listen to this Digging Deeper podcast to hear Norm 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.

[NEWS TRACKER VIDEO] Trump Revisits Infrastructure Funding Measure

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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.

What Is a Lubrication Site Assessment & Do You Need One?

Rob King, B2B solution capability analyst at Shell Lubricants, discusses lubrication site assessments and solutions to help you maximize savings for your construction business.

Podcast: Getting ROI from Construction HR Software

Experts from Arcoro and Associated Builders and Contractors discuss the different ways contractors can realize value from construction HR software and the benefits of a construction-specific solution.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 15: Ideas to Keep Potentially Talented Employees Engaged

Construction expert Brad Humphrey sits down with Jason Hurdis, Caterpillar’s global market professional for quarry and aggregates, to discuss retaining workers.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 14: 'Second Chance' New Hires

Many contractors are giving former employees a second chance on the jobsite to help fill workforce gaps.

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What & Why Behind BIM Technologies

This Digging Deeper Podcast episode features Mike Hernandez, the technical director for the American Society of Concrete Contractors, speaking about BIM and VDC technologies, how they’ve changed, and some items you might want to know about.

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.

ESG Reporting

ESG Reporting

This Digging Deeper Podcast episode features Environmental, Social, and Governance (a.k.a. ESG) reporting with Tommy Linstroth, CEO and Founder of Green Badger.

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?

Custom CRM For Construction Companies

Construction Custom CRM

Since each construction job is unique, Paul Jackson of Method talks to us about how construction contractor business owners benefit from having a personalized software platform for customer relationship management.

John Deere offers a range of grade management solutions: SmartGrade, SmartGrade-Ready with 2D, 3D Grade Guidance and 2D Grade Guidance.

Eliminate Rework with Proper Grade Management

John Deere has made it their goal to reduce wasted time on jobsites. Their solutions for grade management allow contractors to get the job done right the first time.

The Digitalization of Inefficiencies with Bluebeam

The Digitalization of Inefficiencies with Bluebeam

This Digging Deeper Podcast episode features an interview with Steve Smith, director of partnerships at Bluebeam. We discuss various ways technology can aid with construction inefficiencies.

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 7: Jobsite Security Part 1

More than ever, construction contractors are concerned about jobsite access and crew safety through the use of cameras, radar and other technologies.

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.

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Funding Gray Collar Payroll

This Digging Deeper podcast episode features HKA Enterprises explaining what an employer of record bringing a funded payroll can do for construction and contractor businesses.

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Advancing Jobsite Safety with Machine Technology

Digging Deeper sits down with the experts at John Deere to discuss the ways they are using innovation to help keep construction workers out of harm's way.

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.

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.

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The Key To 100 Years In Business: People

This episode of Digging Deeper profiles Luck Companies, a family-owned crushed aggregate and environmental performance producer, celebrating 100 years in business.

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The Edge: AI In Concrete Construction

DEWALT and Converge talk about artificial intelligence in construction using innovations like concrete sensor and data can help productivity on the jobsite and help address overdesign.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 3: Increasing Use of Cameras in Company Vehicles

Three construction experts talk about the reality of using vehicle cameras in heavy equipment on construction jobsites.