Digging Deeper - ForConstructionPros

In "Digging Deeper" we discuss all aspects of the construction industry with a variety of influential construction business owners. Topics include: equipment operation, safety, business management, technology and labor issues across the construction industry, but we also dive deep into niche markets like concrete, rental and asphalt. See more at forconstructionpros.com

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Material Handling Equipment Trends for 2023 and...
10 min
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A New Disaster-Proof Construction System
This Digging Deeper Podcast episode features co-founder Anntte Rubin of Vero Building Systems, a manufacturer of an innovative construction system aimed at using concrete and prefabricated panels to build “disaster-proof” buildings.
30 min
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Risk Management & Having an 831(b) Plan
This Digging Deeper Podcast episode discusses the 831(b) tax code and how construction businesses can benefit from setting aside excess cash flow to ensure the uncommon, unforeseen, uninsurable types of risk within a business.
25 min
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Tony Fassino, Caterpillar
Tony Fassino, Group President, Construction Industries of Caterpillar talks equipment, labor and more.
6 min
30
Trends in Specialty Tires
Jimmy McDonnell of MAXAM Tire North America talks to us about specialty tires, trends, how modern tires manufacturing has changed, and more.
16 min
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Komatsu Talks Sustainability at CONEXPO
From new excavators to remanufacturing services, Komatsu tries to stay several steps ahead on sustainability initiatives.
10 min
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Talking Fiber In Concrete With Vance Pool of Eu...
Featuring Vance Pool of Euclid Chemical, this Digging Deeper Podcast episode focuses on fiber reinforcement in concrete – this history and where it sits in today’s construction universe.
32 min
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Ron Stupi’s Outlook on Building & Infrastructur...
What new opportunities are available for contractors and construction professionals in the building and infrastructure industry going forward?
14 min
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How Contractors Adapted to Challenges
Ron Stupi offers a look at the challenges the building and infrastructure industry had to deal with this past year – and how construction professionals adapted to overcome. Part 2 of 3.
20 min
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Construction Building & Infrastructure Trends f...
What are the headwinds that impacted construction in 2022? What challenges did contractors have to overcome? How did they adapt? What are the new opportunities going forward?
32 min
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What To Expect from the Latest Vanguard Power S...
Briggs and Stratton is coming to World of Concrete with a portfolio of power solutions including new ready-to-work electrification options.
15 min
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The Big Mistake Contractors are Making When It ...
31 min
38
Cat’s Operator Challenge Will Be the Main Event...
35 min
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Construction Equipment Remote Operation is Read...
45 min
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The Challenges of Repairing Sanibel Causeway Af...
Less than 30 days after the worst hurricane to make landfall in Lee County, Florida, the Sanibel Causeway bridge reopens to traffic. Ryan Hamrick, of Superior Construction, talks about the unique challenges of such a difficult job.
10 min
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Investigating I-375 and The Legacy of Urban Ren...
Infrastructure
11 min
42
Will Backhoes Go Way of the Dodo?
38 min
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Trimble’s Bryan Williams Talks Construction Fie...
Reducing construction delays is no easy feat. Trimble’s Bryan Williams and Jonathan Kozlowski discuss what and how innovative field technologies can help project efficiency with 3D modelling, augmented reality, and others.
33 min
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How Case Brought the Minotaur DL550 to Market
39 min
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Material Shortages, Prices & Management Solutions
Everything from fuel to construction material shortages spun once COVID hit and supply chains shut down. This episode of the Digging Deeper podcast features Jonathan Kozlowski’s interview with Maria Rioumine, CEO and founder of Kojo, to get a look at what’s happening currently and how modern technology can help.
34 min
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How to Match Attachments to Compact Equipment w...
47 min
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Why the Connected Job Site Has Momentum Now and...
We continue our discussion with Caterpillar’s Lonnie Fritz helps us define the connected job site, why it is taking hold in the industry now and how packaged technologies from Caterpillar deliver the important benefits.
23 min
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Connecting Modular Construction to Housing Shor...
This Digging Deeper Podcast episode discusses how modular construction can address housing shortages featuring Chris Anderson, CEO of Vantem.
20 min
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Why the Connected Job Site Has Momentum Now and...
The first of a two-part series with Caterpillar’s Lonnie Fritz, who helps us define the connected job site, why it is taking hold in the industry now and how packaged technologies from Caterpillar deliver the important benefits.
19 min
50
Inside Credit Card Surcharge Fees & Compliance
This Digging Deeper Podcast episode features Kurt Benjamin of CardX West discussing credit card surcharge fees, the complicated world of compliance, and how contractors can find savings despite the complexities.
38 min