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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

The Contractors Best Friend

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

The Contractors Best Friend

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

Caterpillar - Cat

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

The Contractors Best Friend

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

Caterpillar - Cat

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

The Contractors Best Friend

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

The Contractors Best Friend

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

Caterpillar - Cat

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

The Contractors Best Friend

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

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

November 10, 2022

Material Shortages, Prices & Management Solutions

Everything from fuel to construction material shortages spun out of control once COVID hit and supply chains shut down. What's the current outlook and how can modern tech help contractors? This episode of Digging Deeper features Maria Davidson of Kojo.

September 26, 2022

Construction Material Shortages, Material Prices, and Material Management Solutions

Connecting Modular Construction to Housing Shortages

This Digging Deeper Podcast episode discusses how modular construction can address housing shortages featuring Chris Anderson, CEO of Vantem.

September 12, 2022

Connecting Modular Construction to Housing Shortages

The Contractors Best Friend

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 6 Episode 17: What Percentage of Budget to Keep Equipment Maintained?

Caterpillar - Cat

Construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with Caterpillar experts about how much of a construction contractor’s budget should be allocated to equipment maintenance.

September 7, 2022

Inside Credit Card Surcharge Fees & Compliance

This Digging Deeper podcast episode features Kurt Benjamin of CardX West discussing credit card surcharge fees, the complicated world of compliance, and how contractors can find savings despite the complexities.

August 29, 2022

Inside Credit Card Surcharge Fees and Compliance

The Contractors Best Friend

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 6 Episode 16: When Might It Be Smart to "Buy Up A Step"?

Caterpillar - Cat

Construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with Caterpillar experts about the size of equipment, features and technology contractors should consider before buying or renting a machine.

August 24, 2022

The Contractors Best Friend

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 6 Episode 15: Win With Command Technology Part 2

Caterpillar - Cat

Construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with Caterpillar experts about the specifics of how remote control Cat Command technology is used on the jobsite.

August 10, 2022

The Contractors Best Friend

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 6 Episode 14: Win With Command Technology Part 1

Caterpillar - Cat

Cat Command is a group of technologies including remote control, semiautonomous and autonomous machines, which are used in a variety of construction settings today, including mining applications.

July 27, 2022

Turning Construction HR into a Strategic Discipline

Technology Editor Charles Rathmann is joined by construction consulting expert Larry Silver and Arcoro’s Ric Chaney for insights on how HR can use HCM software, a proactive attitude and even tax credit dollars to hold the ear of senior management.

July 22, 2022

Briggs & Stratton Pros Discuss the New Vanguard 400 EFI/ETC Engine

Briggs & Stratton

The new Vanguard single-cylinder engine boasts lower maintenance costs and less downtime.

July 19, 2022

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