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The Contractors Best Friend

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

Caterpillar - Cat

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

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

Construction Safety Technology

Ground Positioning Radar Promises to Aid Both Safety and Autonomy

Learn how ground positioning radar technology located underneath a vehicle can be used to gain information about its position, what might be beneath material a machine is about to dig into and more.

April 4, 2022

Construction Safety Technology

The Contractors Best Friend Podcast Season 5 Episode 11: Best Investments in Technology

Caterpillar - Cat

How to make the right investments in construction technology.

August 4, 2021

Construction Safety Technology

Using Data to Improve Work Zone Safety

Connected vehicle technology can help project planners better manage these dangerous jobs

June 9, 2021

Construction Safety Technology

Trends in ERP Adoption in Construction Plus Tools to Get the Most Value from ERP Data

Trends in the adoption of ERPs in the construction industry and the value that tools such as Preferred Strategies’ QuickLaunch platform can provide in helping contractors better utilize ERP data to its full potential.

May 26, 2021

Beat Heat Stress with Worker Monitoring Devices and Mobile Software

Heidi Lehmann of Kenzen talks about how her company’s body monitoring devices and technology keep construction workers safe on the job site.

May 11, 2021

Construction Safety Technology

Construction Industry Experts Discuss the Smart Construction Site

The emergence of technology and the smart construction site.

April 21, 2021

Construction Safety Technology

RE2 Robotics Transitions Autonomous Technology From Military to Construction Applications

This "add-on" autonomous equipment technology, currently being tested in military applications, offers opportunities to enhance safety and efficiency on construction sites, as well as help address the operator skills gap.

February 24, 2021

Construction Safety Technology

Water Intelligence Technology Cuts Water Damage Risks & Costs in Construction

Cloud-based water intelligence technology can help contractors of all sizes mitigate water damage risks, and their costs, on construction projects.

January 13, 2021

Construction Safety Technology

Opportunities for Mixed Reality and Smart Glass Technology in Construction

ThirdEye's smart glasses technology can improve efficiency, productivity and worker safety on the jobsite.

October 7, 2020

Construction Safety Technology

Customizable Software Platform Mitigates Distracted Driving

Truce Software offers fleet intelligence to increase driver safety and reduce distracted workers.

September 30, 2020

Construction Safety Technology

Roadbotics President Ben Schmidt Discusses How to Better Manage Road Assets with Technology

New road monitoring system helps cities and municipalities save time and money on their pavement maintenance programs.

July 20, 2020

Construction Safety Technology

Challenge Your Thinking about Data Security to Gain a Construction Competitive Advantage

Construction software becomes a competitive advantage when it delivers actionable project insights.

May 25, 2020

Construction Safety Technology

[PODCAST] Gilbane Building Co. Talks About How Coronavirus is Disrupting Building Materials Supply

Joe Piro of Gilbane Building Company shares the changes he anticipates as a result of the pandemic

May 18, 2020

Construction Safety Technology

[PODCAST] Robotics in Construction Can Improve Productivity and Safety

Trimble's Aviad Almagor discusses the benefits of autonomous robotics in construction.

March 2, 2020

Construction Safety Technology

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 3 Episode 7 - Technology Advancements to Prepare For

Pinnacle Development Group,Inc

Brad Humphrey and Caterpillar’s subject matter experts discuss where the industry is headed in terms of technology advancements.

November 20, 2019

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 2 E7 - To Filter or Not to Filter, That is the Question

Pinnacle Development Group,Inc

Not all filters are created equal. Brad, Lonnie and Jason will discuss how to maintain your fleet for optimal usage.

April 3, 2019

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