ICI Digs Deep

Learn how Brooks Construction Co., Inc. has structured its high school internship program (including tips on OSHA compliance, insurance and union collaboration) in this week's Skill Up episode, hosted by ICI Manager of Talent Development Julia Polston. To learn more about this week's sponsor, BSALifeStructures, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/BSA-LifeStructures-1458

Join ICI Director of Safety & Training Jim Wood as he chats with Cory Collins, MacAllister Machinery Company, Inc. , about advances in safety technology available in heavy equipment. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Cardinal CPA Group, LLC, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/Cardinal-CPA-Group,-LLC-2153

Meet Terrie Brookie with Frost Brown Todd LLC in this week's In Good Company episode. Learn about his career journey and his advice for attorneys interested in construction law.

Meet 2022 ICI Chairman Andrew F. Brooks. Learn about the importance of talking to your legislators – especially at the state level – and how generations coming up through the industry ranks should get involved in the association. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Midland Tool & Supply, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/Midland-Tool-Supply-2245

Listen to the voices of the Indiana Transportation Team recorded during Tuesday's Partnering Conference to get a sense of the event and what it means to Hoosier road builders.

Tune in to this week's In Good Company episode as we chat with Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.'s Emily Bay. Learn how contractors can use social media not only to market their business, but also to share company values with prospective employees. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Somerset CPAs, P.C., visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/Somerset-CPAs,-PC-1531

ICI's Manager of Talent Development Julia Polston talks with Dr. Carolyn Goerner on the art of self-promotion. You'll learn why it's important, not only for career advancement but for relationship building. Find out how to toot your own horn without feeling awkward in this episode. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Kosmos Cement, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/Kosmos-Cem...

Tune into the final ICI Digs Deep episode of the year featuring industry voices captured at the 2021 Membership Meeting. Listen in as members reflect on 2021 industry conditions, projections for the new year and everything in between.

Join Purdue University's John Haddock as he gives ICI members a behind-the-scenes look at the development of wireless electric vehicle charging technology. To learn more about this week's sponsor, D2 Land and Water Resource, Inc., visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/D2-Land-and-Water-Resource,-Inc-1471

ICI's Director of Government Affairs Dan Osborn chats with Milestone Contractors, L.P.'s Corey Baugh about the ICI/INDOT Joint Cooperative Committee experience and one of the hot-ticket items on today's statewide meeting agenda: subgrade treatment and how to improve it. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Quality Bridge & Fab, Inc., visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/Quali...

Meet Mark Bentley of Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. and learn what it takes to deliver Thanksgiving meals to 600 local families. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Indiana Logo Sign Group, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/Indiana-Logo-Sign-Group-1494

Eccentric businessman Carl G. Fisher was full of ideas, like flying an automobile attached to a hot air balloon and bargaining with Henry Ford over a pigpen at the Michigan State Fair. Hear the tale about how one of his grandiose ideas inspired Dwight D. Eisenhower to sign the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act into law nearly 40 years later. To view the accompanying photo gallery to thi...

On Nov. 4, OSHA announced its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring employers with 100+ employees to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations or require weekly testing. The ETS faced an immediate challenge and is now making its way through the courts. Learn from ICI's labor team how the ETS impacts Hoosier employers. To watch the Faegre Drinker webinar, visit: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/3478427/282C...

ICI's labor experts delve into Executive Order 14042: Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors – who it applies to (and who it doesn't) and what Hoosier contractors should know about compliance. Additional EO 14042 resources: https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2021/9/president-bidens-covid-19-action-plan-mandates-vaccines-for-many-employees https://www.f...

In this second part of our two-part workforce development update, David Dalton of INDOT and Eric Fisher of Hamilton Heights High School talk about the first BY Roads class of adult learners, as well as their main takeaways from the AGC workforce summit they attended. To listen to the episode we published one year ago, click here: https://anchor.fm/indianaconstructors/episodes/ICI-Digs-Deep-Workfor...

The kids are alright, thanks to the partnerships formed between our members and local schools. Check in with Chad Sutton (Garrett High School) and Eric Fisher (Hamilton Heights High School) in the first part of this two-part workforce development update. To listen to the episode we published one year ago, click here: https://anchor.fm/indianaconstructors/episodes/ICI-Digs-Deep-Workforce-Developmen...

Get to know Rob Baumgartner of MJ Insurance, Inc. and learn about the company's commitment to giving back to the community in this week's Associate Spotlight episode. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Rudd Equipment Company, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/Rudd-Equipment-Company-1523

Spend your morning with Brian Triska, Traffic Control Specialists, Inc. , as he talks about the family business, the importance of communication and his thoughts on how to make work zones safer. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/Faegre-Drinker-Biddle-Reath-LLP-1480

In this week's episode, ICI's Dan Osborn and guest Don Adamson ( Fox Contractors Corp. ) take a deeper look at materials cost escalation and its impact on the industry, as well as the importance of law enforcement officers on jobsites. To learn more about this week's sponsor, County Materials Corporation, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/County-Materials-Corporation-1469

Spend your Friday morning with Amy Zakutansky, President of Indiana Sign & Barricade, Inc. , as she recounts her career journey and talks about the importance of investing in people. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Travelers Companies, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/Travelers-Companies-1534

Join Jim Wood and Jennifer Lastra, CEO of 360 Immersive, LLC, to see how technology can enrich your safety training—no VR headset required. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Rogers Group, Inc., visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/Rogers-Group,-Inc-1730

Find out how Purdue University's Darcy Bullock is using technology in creative WAZE (you'll see what we did there) to help make work zones safer. To learn more about this week's sponsor, BP Asphalt, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/BP-Asphalt-1456

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, Kevin Kelly of Walsh & Kelly shares stories with ICI Communications Associate Sara Marshall about growing up in the family business. Visit https://ici100.org/throwback-with-kevin-kelly/ to view bonus...

If you see something, say something. Don't look away. ICI Director of Safety & Training Jim Wood discusses how most accidents aren't OSHA violations, but simple human errors in this Safety First episode. To learn more about this week's sponsor, USI Consultants, Inc. visit https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/USI-Consultants,-Inc-1541

Join ICI President Richard Hedgecock and Build Indiana Council Executive Director Brian Gould as they discuss the BIC PAC. What is it? Why is it important? How can your company contribute? To learn more about this week's sponsor, Ice Miller LLP, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/Ice-Miller-LLP-1493