ICI Digs Deep

"Your off-season is our in-season!" On this episode of ICI Digs Deep, ICI President Richard Hedgecock and ICI Director of Government Affairs Dan Osborn provide an update on all the exciting things happening at ICI in 2024. Our team has been busy achieving record-breaking safety numbers, executing joint co-ops, participating in Purdue Road School and much more.

Indiana Constructors, Inc. President Richard Hedgecock sat down with ICI Centennial Chair David Heyde (E & B Paving, LLC). Chairman Heyde shared his insights about his long experience in the industry and the valuable legacy he intends to pass on to the next generation of road builders.

In today's episode, ICI President Richard Hedgecock and associate member cmcglobal's President, Jeff Cummings discuss the past, present, and future of ICI events. Including details about this years Centennial Convention.

During the December 1st membership meeting, Charlie McCullough discussed with several members regarding the outcome of 2023, expectations for 2024, and more. Please enjoy this compilation of interviews and have a fantastic holiday!

ICI Director of Talent Development Eric Fisher and and 2023 ICLI graduates Amy Henningfield (Superior Construction), Merideth Hughes (Milestone Contractors, L.P.) and Justin York (Brooks Construction Co., Inc.) gathered at the ICI offices to reflect on their growth throughout the program. They discussed what they had learned that helped them evolve as leaders and how they could apply those insight...

In this week's episode, ICI President Richard Hedgecock and Director of Safety & Training Jim Wood discuss the reasons behind mental health being a major concern in the industry.

ICI President Richard Hedgecock and Director of Talent Development Eric Fisher discuss engaging with students and influencers to support the future workforce in local communities.

This week's special Centennial Countdown episode of the ICI Digs Deep podcast features living legends sharing what brought them to the industry and why they stayed.   The episode features 2019 interviews of David Heyde (E & B Paving, LLC), Don Adamson (Fox Contractors Corp.), Tony Evans (E & B Paving, LLC) and Dan Brown (Phend & Brown, Inc.).

Join ICI Director of Government Affairs Dan Osborn and VP/Area Manager Corey Baugh (Milestone Contractors, L.P.) on this episode of ICI Digs Deep. This duo of experts will break down what went down at the May 31st statewide meeting with INDOT, work zone safety, and more.

On this week's episode of ICI Digs Deep, Anthony Huey from Reputation Management, LLC shares valuable insights on communication strategies and best practices for road builders in Indiana. Whether you're a CEO or a Project Manager, this podcast is a crash course you won't want to miss.

This episode of ICI Digs Deep features ICI Director of Safety & Training Jim Wood and safety pros Matt Favory (Brooks Construction Co., Inc.) and Russell Randle (Milestone Contractors, L.P.). The crew will talk through elements of a successful safety program including tips you can use in your next safety huddle.

Indiana Constructors, Inc. President Richard Hedgecock interviews The Hoosier Company's Jim Nordhoff so members can get to know our association's 2023 Chairman better.

ICI President Richard Hedgecock and Manager of Strategic Communications Charlie McCullough sit down and discuss what is happening "across the street" at the 2023 Legislative Session.

Join us for the final ICI Digs Deep episode of the year featuring industry voices captured at the 2022 Membership Meeting. Listen in as members look back on 2022, forward to 2023, and go into detail on what being an ICI member really means.

Join Jana Chirico in this week's In Good Company as she talks about her journey at Laura Kopetsky Tri-Ax, Inc. , from beginning as a truck driver, to bringing her newborn with her to the office, to becoming heavily involved in community service projects. Tune in to hear about her favorite aspect of the industry (hint: it's probably your favorite aspect as well!)

Get the latest from ICI's new Director of Talent Development Eric "Fish" Fisher on this week's ICI Digs Deep podcast. Learn about the civil construction pathway, engagement with Indiana high schools and how members can get involved in developing the next generation of Hoosier highway, heavy and utility constructors.

ICI Director of Safety and Training Jim Wood chats with IOSHA Interim Commissioner of Labor Michelle Ellison about record-keeping and employee safety performance. The dynamic duo will also shed some light on the Indiana Department of Labor's INSafe program.

Tune in for a conversation between ICI's Director of Government Affairs Dan Osborn and Force Construction Company, Inc.'s Senior Project Manager Tom Rayburn. They'll be serving the hot takes on the June 1 ICI/INDOT Statewide Joint Cooperative Committee Meeting that you just won't get out of a set of meeting minutes.

On this week's In Good Company episode, meet Kimberly Arndt. One of the owners of Lutgring Bros., Inc. , she shares her love of our industry and the importance of Hoosier family businesses.

Tune in as ICI President Richard Hedgecock and Director of Member Engagement Andria Hine give you the inside scoop on ICI summer events – including special intel for podcast listeners.

This week on the pod, Richard Hedgecock talks with Jeremy Agulnek of HAAS Alert. They dive into all the ways (or... Waze?) connected vehicles can positively impact traffic safety and give an update on testing and implementation of the technology.

ICI Director of Safety & Training Jim Wood sits down with 2021 ICI Safety Program Award recipients Bob Montel, safety manager, Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.; Greg Bridges, senior safety manager, Irving Materials, Inc. for E & B Paving, Inc. and Specialties Company, LLC; and Sheryl Wiser, director of safety & risk management, Fox Contractors Corp. These industry safety icons will s...

In 2024, Indiana Constructors, Inc. turns 100 years old. From now leading up to our centennial celebration, we'll periodically highlight stories from the last 100 years on the podcast. This week, Tom Dapp of Gradex, Inc. shares stories with ICI Manager of Digital Media & Communications Sara Marshall about his tenure in the industry. Visit https://ici100.org/throwback-with-tom-dapp/ to view bon...

Learn about ICI's labor guru Stuart Buttrick of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LL P in this week's Associate Spotlight episode. You'll learn how he got into law (hint: his mom) and why he stays!  To learn more about this week's sponsor, Jobsite Supply, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/Jobsite-Supply-1500

This week on the pod, Dan Osborn (ICI) and Mark Nagle ( Milestone Contractors, L.P. ) recaps the March 22 ICI-Side ICI/INDOT Statewide Joint Cooperative Committee Meeting, with particular emphasis on inflation, supply chain issues and unawardable contracts. To learn more about this week's sponsor, M.J. Schuetz Insurance Services, Inc., visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/MJ-Schuetz-...