ICI Digs Deep

ICI Director of Safety & Training Jim Wood walks us through COVID-19 PPE and vaccine protocols for construction companies. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., visit: https://indianaconstructorsinassoc.weblinkconnect.com/A-Z/Advanced-Drainage-Systems%2c-Inc-1446

In this special edition episode, Richard Hedgecock travels to Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. in Goshen, Indiana to speak with ICI's 2021 Chair, Keith Rose.

Catch up with George Sheraw and Richard Hedgecock as they talk about drug testing, labor contracts and the valuable resources that ICI provides to its members. To learn more about this week's sponsor, MacAllister Machinery Company, Inc., visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/MacAllister-Machinery-Company,-Inc-1508

Dr. Richard Arkanoff, superintendent of Center Grove Community School Corporation, discusses the five dysfunctions of a team with Julia Polston, and what you can do to improve teamwork in your workplace. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Sagamore Ready Mix, LLC, visit: https://indianaconstructorsinassoc.weblinkconnect.com/A-Z/Sagamore-Ready-Mix%2c-LLC-1526

Sit down with Jacob Sipe, Indiana Guardrail/Fence Division Manager of James H. Drew Corporation , as he walks us through his career journey so far. To learn more about this week's sponsor, cmcglobal, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/cmcglobal-1462

ICI Director of Safety & Training Jim Wood discusses with ICI President Richard Hedgecock about cold weather safety, as well as some upcoming safety programs at ICI. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Commercial Metals Company, visit: https://indianaconstructorsinassoc.weblinkconnect.com/A-Z/Commercial-Metals-Company-1779

In the first podcast of the new year, ICI associate member American Structurepoint, Inc. 's Andrew Everhart explores the idea that you never know where you'll find an opportunity and how to discover openings that can lead to success. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Laura Kopetsky Tri-Ax, Inc., visit: https://indianaconstructorsinassoc.weblinkconnect.com/A-Z/Laura-Kopetsky-TriAx%2c-Inc-150...

This week, ICI Director of Safety & Training Jim Wood chats with Gradex Safety Manager Mike Hoffman about how a personal approach to safety can make all the difference. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Asphalt Materials, Inc., visit: https://indianaconstructorsinassoc.weblinkconnect.com/A-Z/Asphalt-Materials%2c-Inc-1449

Meet Shelby Materials Director of Sales Dustin Hartman as he tells us all about the family-owned business that offered him a job right out of college. In this episode, Dustin recounts his career journey, as well as his favorite things about working in this industry. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Construction Engineering Solutions, LLC, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/...

Get a wrap-up of the ICI/INDOT Statewide Joint Cooperative Committee meeting from Dan Osborn. To learn more about this week's sponsor, State Safety & Compliance, visit: https://indianaconstructorsinassoc.weblinkconnect.com/A-Z/State-Safety-Compliance-1533

Gary Kreutzjans (INDOT), Adam Burns (Crawford, Murphy & Tilly) and Corey Baugh (Milestone) of the Seymour District Indiana Transportation Team chat about their ground-breaking partnering program. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Jobsite Mobile Offices, visit: https://indianaconstructorsinassoc.weblinkconnect.com/A-Z/Jobsite-Mobile-Offices-1499

Get ready for another great safety talk with ICI's Director of Safety & Training Jim Wood and Heritage Construction Group Safety Director Russell Randle. Find out how Randle landed in the safety field and how he and his volunteer committee keep safety in focus throughout the company. To learn more about this week's sponsor, American Structurepoint, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.or...

The ICI government affairs crew is back for a recap of the 2020 election and what the results mean for Hoosier road builders. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Assured Partners of Indiana, LLC, visit: https://indianaconstructorsinassoc.weblinkconnect.com/A-Z/Assured-Partners-of-Indiana%2c-LLC-1450

Meet the new Build Indiana Council executive Brian Gould! In this episode, Brian tells Richard about his career journey thus far, as well as some things that contractors should keep in mind about road funding for the next couple of years. To contact Brian, email him at bgould@indianaconstructors.org . To learn more about this week's sponsor, Rush County Stone Co., Inc., visit: https://indianaconst...

Join Ron Nagle (Milestone Contractors, L.P.) as he recounts how a simple college internship blossomed into a career in the construction industry. Tune in to hear the lessons he's learned and what advice he gives his own interns. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Bobcat of Indy, click here: https://indianaconstructorsinassoc.weblinkconnect.com/A-Z/Bobcat-of-Indy-1455

Safety is a team effort, and Sheryl Wiser of Fox Contractors Corp. is here to share with you her experiences, lessons learned and successful programs she's implemented. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Martin Marietta, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/Martin-Marietta-1510

At MacAllister Machinery Company, Inc., the culture is that you work together and win together. Cory Collins of MacAllister shares his experiences of working for a people-first business that is focused on supporting its employees and always doing the right thing. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Shoreline Aggregate Solutions, Inc., visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/Shoreli...

Leadership development is the name of the game as ICI's Manager of Talent Development Julia Polston talks with Heather Haas, president of Advisa, about leading and strengthening connections to a workforce that may still be working from home. To learn more about this week's sponsor, VonLehman CPA & Advisory Firm, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/VonLehman-CPA-Advisory-Firm-175...

In this special edition two-part episode, Richard Hedgecock leads a deep dive into the races affecting Hoosier contractors and their employees. ICI/Build Indiana Council lobbyists Dennis Faulkenberg and Laurie Maudlin (APPIAN) and Steve Fisher (Fisher Consulting) lend their expertise to the conversation. This episode focuses on the state/local elections. To register to vote, request a mail-in ball...

In this special edition two-part episode, Richard Hedgecock leads a deep dive into the races affecting Hoosier contractors and their employees. ICI/Build Indiana Council lobbyists Dennis Faulkenberg and Laurie Maudlin (APPIAN) and Steve Fisher (Fisher Consulting) lend their expertise to the conversation. This episode focuses on the national elections. To register to vote, request a mail-in ballot...

Hear about the importance of relationship-building as Richard Hedgecock chats with the LaPorte Indiana Transportation Team: Nick Relias (Walsh & Kelly, Inc.), Mike Guzik (Lawson-Fisher Associates P.C.) and Jon Kruger (INDOT). To learn more about this week's sponsor, Prestress Services Industries, LLC, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/Prestress-Services-Industries,-LLC-1518

Pick up some safety program tips from Bob Montel (Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.) and hear about some important lessons that he's learned throughout his career. To learn more about this week's sponsor, TriAd Inc., visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/TriAd-Inc-1535 .

Spend your Friday with Chad Arterburn (Gradex, Inc.) as he tells you about his lifelong interest in construction, beginning with toy trucks and eventually leading to construction management. This feel-good story touches on the importance of personal connections and following your passions. To learn more about this week's sponsor, BKD, LLP, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/BKD,-LL...

In under 10 minutes, Dan Osborn of ICI recaps what you need to know about the Northern, Central and Southern ICI/INDOT Region Joint Cooperative Committee summer meetings. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Brandeis Machinery & Supply Company, visit https://web.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/Brandeis-Machinery-Supply-Company-1457.

What has the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) been doing this year to support roadbuilders? What's the latest in D.C.? Richard Hedgecock (ICI) chats with Rich Juliano, General Counsel and Managing Director, Contractors Division (ARTBA) to catch us up to speed. To learn more about this week's sponsor, Modified Concrete Suppliers, LLC, visit https://web.indianaconstruc...