Digging Deeper - ForConstructionPros

It comes down to the lubricant. Market leaders turn to high-quality lubricants to protect their high-cost equipment. But there are many options out there, so finding out which ones are most likely to protect the life of your equipment is where you need to start. Listen on as Dennis Howard, Equipment Today’s “Dennis in the Dirt” columnist and senior vice president of equipment for RDO Equipment, sh...

John Deere has made it their goal to reduce wasted time on jobsites. Their solutions for grade management allow contractors to get the job done right the first time. On this episode of Digging Deeper, Sean Mairet, Group Product Manager for Grade Control, discusses why more than 30% of all construction work is rework and the tools to eliminate it.

Since each construction job is unique, Paul Jackson of Method talks to us about how construction contractor business owners benefit from having a personalized software platform for customer relationship management.

The green construction industry is rapidly changing. As Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) reporting becomes more common in construction, we wanted to know more. How is it different than LEED? What’s the contractor’s role? Tommy Linstroth, CEO and Founder of Green Badger explains.

One of the major inefficiencies with construction is collaboration and communication. Doing his part in providing an innovative solution for the trades is Steve Smith, director of partnerships at Bluebeam.

Featuring an interview with Gil Aleman and Roy Mullman from HKA Enterprises, this Digging Deeper episode discusses the benefits that could potentially come from a third-party employee of record to construction business and contractors.

Working in construction is an inherently hazardous activity, with a high risk of accidents on-site due to the heavy equipment surrounding workers. One of John Deere's core initiatives is to care for their customers and safety is a huge part of that. Mark Colvin - Senior Product Manager of Jobsite Safety at John Deere, sits down with Digging Deeper to discuss the latest technologies that are helpin...

This special episode of Digging Deeper profiles Luck Companies, one of the nation’s largest family-owned crushed aggregate and environmental performance producers, to find out the key to a successful 100 years in business. 

The DEWALT concrete sensor uses AI from Converge to provide actionable data for construction professionals. We speak with Brad Roberts DEWALT president of Construction Technology, Stanley, Black & Decker and Raphael Scheps co-founder and CEO, Converge, for their insight into where we are at today with construction AI and where we’re headed tomorrow.

Jonathan Kozlowski takes an opportunity to talk with Dominic Sims, the CEO of the International Code Council to take a dig a little into what goes on with building safety professionals in construction and pick his brain a bit about some advice in working with them for your next job.

In this episode of Digging Deeper, we are happy to have Jason Hurdis, Construction Industries – Quarry & Aggregates from Caterpillar, with us to discuss the Global Operator Challenge. The final round of the challenge was held during CONEXPO 2023. Listen to learn about the event, held every three years; get information about the next challenge; and find out who the 2023 winner was and hear from him...

One big reason contractors attend CONEXPO every three years is to see what’s now and what’s next. In the telehandler, crane and material handling space, there was no shortage of new equipment to see on display. Take for example the booth for Sennebogen, maker of the largest material handler in the world, which serves several segments of the off-highway construction industry. Constantino Lannes, Pr...

This Digging Deeper episode features an interview with Annette Rubin, co-founder of Vero Building Systems, the manufacturer of a new innovation in the construction of “disaster-proof” building. Their system includes prefabricated panels that contain a polystyrene core with double galvanized steel wire mesh on both sides which are then encapsulated by a material like concrete, stucco, or plaster cr...

This Digging Deeper podcast features the interview with Clay Odgen, National Business Development Manager at SRA 831(b). Clay explains the 831(b) tax code and how construction businesses can benefit from setting aside excess cash flow excess funds ensure the uncommon, unforeseen uninsurable types of risk within a business.

Fassino discusses the latest equipment, the Global Operator Challenge and future job market at CONEXPO 2023. 

This Digging Deeper podcast episode features our interview with Jimmy McDonnell, VP of Sales of MAXAM Tire North America. Join editor Jonathan Kozlowski during CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2023 to learn more about how tires are being made in today’s manufacturing industry, the changes, trends in the specialty tire manufacturing industry, and more.

Equipment Today editor Erica Floyd sat down with Komatsu at CONEXPO 2023 to discuss sustainability.

According to our guest, flatwork represents about half of the concrete placed. One of the reinforcement options that has been on the rise these recent years has been the micro and macro fiber. Jonathan Kozlowski interviews Vance Pool, Manager with the National Business Development Group at Euclid Chemical.

Our third installment of the interview with Ron Stupi talks about the opportunities and the future of the building and infrastructure industry.

Part two of our conversation with Ron Stupi of Bureau Veritas covers how construction professionals had to adapt to overcome the challenges from the past year. He and editor Jonathan Kozlowski discuss evolving work scopes, data collection with drones and robotic technology, as well as how VR is pushing forward.

Ron Stupi, Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Office at the North American Division of Building and Infrastructure at Bureau Veritas, joins Jonathan Kozlowski discussing the trends, predictions, and the challenges in the building and infrastructure construction industry. This is first of a three part series.

Briggs & Stratton Senior Marketing Manager for Electrification Christine Davison discusses the company’s current blend of battery and engine power solutions as the shift towards construction equipment electrification continues. Contractors and OEMs alike can see new and ready-to-work electrification solutions at World of Concrete 2023, the Vanguard booth (Silver Lot — O31434) January 17-19 in Las...

On this episode of Digging Deeper, ForConstructionPros’ Wayne Grayson is joined by Tim Nenne, the Senior Undercarriage Market Professional at Caterpillar. Wayne and Tim discuss the biggest mistake most contractors and operators make when it comes to undercarriage longevity as well as maintenance tips to ensure your undercarriage lasts as long as possible.

On this episode of Digging Deeper, ForConstructionPros’ Wayne Grayson is joined by Jason Hurdis of Caterpillar and a special guest: Jaus Neigum, the winner of the very first Global Operator Challenge. Wayne, Jason, and Jaus discuss the origins of the Operator Challenge, how the competition works, and Jaus’ tips for those looking to get into the industry.

On this episode of Digging Deeper, ForConstructionPros’ Wayne Grayson is joined by product specialist Alan Pumklin to go in-depth on remote equipment operation. Alan and Wayne discuss the evolution of remote operation from line-of-site technology all the way through semi-autonomous and fully autonomous equipment technology. But the bulk of the conversation rests around Cat Command Stations: virtua...