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Construction is under pressure like never before. Rising costs, tighter margins, and increasing demand for low-carbon solutions are forcing companies to rethink everything. Traditional cement is expensive, rigid, and environmentally taxing. In this episode of The Construction Show, hosted by Jerrod Downey, we take you inside Graymont’s Superior Plant to uncover a breakthrough that could change the...

Hidden costs are quietly killing profitability on construction and aggregate sites—and most operators don’t even see it. From growing reject piles to wasted material, downtime, and labor inefficiencies, what looks like a small issue on the surface can quickly turn into a massive financial drain. In this episode of The Construction Show, host Rory Bamford sits down with Jock Voelzke of Surestrike I...

Screening inefficiencies, constant downtime, and rapid wear are costing construction operations thousands in lost productivity. Traditional screening methods often fail to handle heavy-duty applications, leading to maintenance headaches, material loss, and unpredictable performance. In this episode of The Construction Show, filmed live at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, Bernard Betts, Ian Edwards, Ryan Pintar, A...

Mining is facing a real challenge—attracting, retaining, and empowering the next generation of talent. In this episode of Mining NOW, the conversation goes beyond the surface to uncover what’s really holding the industry back—and what needs to change now. From breaking outdated perceptions to building a more inclusive and resilient workforce, this is a discussion the entire mining sector can’t aff...

Fuel is one of the biggest hidden costs in construction—and most companies don’t even realize how much they’re losing. From unauthorized fueling to poor tracking and wasted assets, the leaks add up fast. In this episode of The Construction Show, host Rory sits down with Dawn McDonald, David Shuttleworth, and James Hayward to break down how these problems are quietly draining profits—and what smart...

Living in hurricane-prone areas, like Miami-Dade County in Florida, means homeowners face nature’s most powerful storms. Choosing the right door can be the difference between safety and vulnerability. Enter the Coastal Storm Door by Panoramic Doors™ — engineered to withstand extreme conditions with a DP 70 rating and approval for high-velocity hurricane zones. 🔸 Visit Panoramic Doors™ to Learn Mo...

Cheap storage solutions don’t just fail—they cost you time, efficiency, and money. From broken drawers to heavy, low-quality materials, most cabinets simply aren’t built for real work environments like racing, construction, or industrial shops. In this episode of The Construction Show, Crownsmen Partners sits down with Michael Brayley and Matt Gill of Moduline Cabinets to break down how they solve...

Mining is getting more complex—and more expensive. Rising costs, safety risks, and ESG pressure are pushing operations to the limit, while outdated systems create downtime and slow decisions. In this Mining NOW episode, host Jerrod Downey is joined by Warren Zietsman (IFS) and Vijay Jaswal (IFS) to break down how industrial AI and a unified platform are helping mining companies move from reactive...

Explore how Wolong Electric America is powering the mining industry with world-class heavy-duty motors. Join hosts Jerrod Downey, Matthew Conkrite, and Rory Bamford at SME Minexchange as guests John Whitfield (LMS) and Rolando Rivas (Wolong) reveal how AC and DC motors, retrofit solutions, and severe-duty designs keep mining operations running efficiently. Learn why companies are upgrading, rebuil...

Are you ready for the next evolution in fire-resistant building materials? Step into the world of safer, smarter construction with LP BurnGuard™ FRT OSB, LP Building Solutions’ latest innovation. In this episode, Rory sits down with experts from LP Building Solutions, to discuss how this advanced fire-retardant OSB is transforming walls and roofs with built-in protection—no extra layers, no compro...

Safety is the biggest variable on any jobsite, and when you are working ten, twenty, or fifty feet in the air, the equipment you stand on cannot be a question mark. In this episode of the Construction Show, host Rory Bamford sits down with David Gasull, VP International - Managing Partner at Stepup Scaffold, to break down the real engineering behind modern scaffolding. 🔸 Visit Stepup Scaffold to...

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Is your ready-mix fleet costing you more than it's producing? With new truck prices skyrocketing and tariffs cutting into budgets, many construction companies are stuck running aging equipment that's past its prime. In this episode of the Construction Show, we sit down with Steve Stermin and Robert Davidsen from Revitalize Mixers to explore a smarter path forward. They reveal how a complet...

How do you transition massive, remote mining operations to electricity without grinding production to a halt? In this episode of Mining NOW, host Jerrod Downey sits down with Jordan Armstrong, Ben Maytom, and Chris Lodge from Ampcontrol to tackle this exact challenge. They move beyond the theory and look at real-world hardware, like the Ampcontrol MegaWatt Charger. This liquid-cooled, megawatt cha...

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How do you lift 5,000 tons? Let's dive into the world’s largest cranes, Cheniere Energy’s LNG pivot, and the "art of the question" for engineers. Solving heavy industry's biggest problems over an Islander Lager. GET 20% OFF ON YOUR @conexpoconagg TICKETS - USE OUR PROMO CODE: TCS26 https://www.conexpoconagg.com/conexpo-con-agg-construction-trade-show 🔸 Visit Crownsmen Partners t...

Forget everything you know about installing street lights. What if you could light up an entire neighborhood without a single trench, without waiting on the utility, and for less money? In this episode of The Construction Show, host Jerrod Downey sits down with Liam Ryan, CEO of Streetleaf, to uncover the story behind a solar and battery-powered street light that’s turning the industry on its head...

What happens when hype, poor execution, and investor trust collide? In this episode of The Crownsmen Show, hosts Jerrod Downey, Rory Bamford, and Roy Slack break down the dramatic rise and collapse of APA Corporation. From the Alpine High scandal to billions erased in market value, this episode exposes what went wrong, why it mattered, and what investors must learn to avoid repeating history. GET...

The race to decarbonize mining is on, but with so many technologies and roadblocks, where do you even start? If you're setting net-zero targets but struggling with the "how," this conversation is your essential roadmap. We sit down with SMS Equipment experts Mike Brown and Dylan McKinnon to move beyond the hype and break down the actionable, step-by-step journey from today's oper...

What if your mining equipment could predict its own failure and tell you how to fix it? In this episode of Mining NOW, we sit down with Wimpie Olivier and Ole Knudsen from WEIR to uncover how their NEXT Intelligent Solutions digital platform is turning data into actionable foresight, preventing catastrophic downtime, and boosting production.🔸 Visit Weir to Learn More: https://www.global.weir/

Mine sites face a critical water dilemma: too little water creates dangerous fugitive dust, but overwatering can cause massive haul trucks to slide uncontrollably in "unplanned movements." How do you solve it? Host Jerrod Downey showcases Australian Diversified Engineering (ADE) with Danny Irvine and Matthew Gray. They unveil ADE's core solution: intelligent spray systems that use pr...

Jerrod Downey talks with SafeGauge’s Dan Hawkins about their problem-solving design process. They dive into how products like the Push Rod sensor and MultiTool Pro tablet were created from direct customer feedback to solve specific issues, like the critical Steering Shake Down test. See how this turns a dangerous, lengthy job into a safe, one-person task that provides precise data in minutes. 🔸 V...

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Discover what a true industrial "fuel island" is and why it needs rugged, reliable technology built for harsh environments. Our guests break down Gasboy's comprehensive solution, featuring their innovative Atlas X all-in-one dispenser and the powerful ECOS cloud software platform. Learn how this integrated system provides total fuel security, precise access control, automated transac...

Jerrod Downey sits down with Chris Callahan of Richards Manufacturing and Kia Aghai of Warn Industries at the Utility Expo to explore the solution: a power-assisted portable winch designed specifically for utility work. Discover how the combined expertise of a utility giant and a 77-year-old winch legend created the Lineman's Drill Winch. This tool isn't just about efficiency; it’s a missi...