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The Contractors Best Friend

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 7: Jobsite Security Part 1

Caterpillar - Cat

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

August 30, 2023

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

Caterpillar - Cat

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.

August 16, 2023

Funding Gray Collar Payroll

HKA Enterprises

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.

August 14, 2023

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

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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.

August 2, 2023

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.

July 31, 2023

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The AGC Construction HR Summit

What are the leading construction HR software vendor and the leading construction association doing to make hiring and retention easier?

June 28, 2023

Building Safety Professionals With Dominic Sims CEO of the ICC

International Code Council

In celebration of Building Safety Month 2023, this Digging Deeper episode features an interview with Dominic Sims, CEO of the International Code Council.

June 12, 2023

Building Safety Professionals With Dominic Sims CEO of the ICC

Creating Disaster-Proof Construction With Concrete, Prefab Panels

Vero Building Systems

This Digging Deeper Podcast episode features co-founder Annette Rubin of Vero Building Systems, a manufacturer of a construction system aimed at using concrete and prefabricated panels to build “disaster-proof” buildings.

May 8, 2023

Disaster-Proof Construction System

Business Services

Risk Management & Having an 831(b) Plan

This Digging Deeper Podcast episode discusses the 831(b) tax code and how construction businesses can benefit from setting aside excess cash flow to ensure the uncommon, unforeseen, uninsurable types of risk within a business.

May 1, 2023

Risk Management & Having an 831(b) Plan

Komatsu Talks Sustainability at CONEXPO

Komatsu America Corp.

From new excavators to remanufacturing services, Komatsu tries to stay several steps ahead on sustainability initiatives.

April 18, 2023

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

Caterpillar - Cat

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.

March 29, 2023

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

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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.

March 15, 2023

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

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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?

March 1, 2023

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

Caterpillar - Cat

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.

February 1, 2023

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

Caterpillar - Cat

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.

January 4, 2023

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The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 6 Episode 22: Protect Operators in the Cab

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There are a number of ways construction contractors can upgrade the safety of their existing fleets. One simple safety upgrade would be adding a seatbelt reminder kit to construction equipment to encourage operators to buckle up on the jobsite.

December 7, 2022

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The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 6 Episode 21: Top 5 Dealer Resources You Should Use

Caterpillar - Cat

There are a handful of dealer resources that most construction contractors are not using, they said, including certified dealer operators, who are trained in how to use the equipment and will travel to jobsites to train workers on equipment.

November 23, 2022

Vanguard Grows Battery Power Offerings

Vanguard Manufacturing Inc.

Learn about the new technology that has been added to the electrification product line.

November 10, 2022