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The Contractor"s Best Friend

ForConstructionPros.com | Caterpillar

Brought to you by ForConstructionPros.com and Caterpillar, TCBF: The Contractor’s Best Friend Podcast, is the ultimate “motivational and informational” podcast, perfect for your commute. Tailored specifically for contractors on-the-go, you’ll learn essential tips and tricks needed to develop your business and increase your ROI.Caterpillar experts are here to answer your questions: https://www.cat.com/en_US/by-industry/construction/tipstechandtools.html

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12:04

S6E28: Matching Workers to Your Equipment

The Contractor"s Best Friend ·

2023/03/01

In this episode, construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with Jason Hurdis, quarry and aggregate expert and Lonnie Fritz, heavy construction and road building expert for Caterpillar. It's a no brainer -- you want your most experienced equipment operators performing the most complex tasks on the jobsite. What about new workers, though? To help develop and promote newer workers, it's important to introduce them to a number of different machines to see where they might match best.

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11:37

S6E27: Transition from Traditional Construction...

The Contractor"s Best Friend ·

2023/02/15

In this episode, construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with Lonnie Fritz, heavy construction and road building expert and Scott Hagemann, grade control, technology and connectivity expert for Caterpillar. Long past are the traditional grade stakes that once dotted a construction jobsite. Now, lasers and other technologies can do that job. That's one of many examples of technology changing the landscape of the modern jobsite.

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12:00

S6E26: The 4 Most Common Construction Injuries (And...

The Contractor"s Best Friend ·

2023/02/01

In this episode, construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with Jason Hurdis, quarry and aggregate expert and Lonnie Fritz, heavy construction and road building expert for Caterpillar. The top four causes of injury on a construction jobsite have remained the same for many years: falls, struck by an object, electrocution and being caught between equipment. Listen for best practices to stay safe on the jobsite.

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10:58

S6E25: Protect People on Worksites

The Contractor"s Best Friend ·

2023/01/18

In this episode, construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with Jason Hurdis, quarry and aggregate expert and Morgan Grigsby, safety expert for Caterpillar. There are many equipment upgrades available today that can help enhance the safety of construction workers and operators on the jobsite today. Communication, visibility and planning also come into play to keep everyone on the jobsite safe.

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12:16

S6E24: How Your Workforce Influences Your Equipment...

The Contractor"s Best Friend ·

2023/01/04

With the ongoing construction workforce labor shortage, it's difficult to find equipment operators. One technique many contractors are using to combat that challenge is by using equipment with improved operator comfort.

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11:51

S6E23: Monitoring Equipment Utilization and Managing...

The Contractor"s Best Friend ·

2022/12/21

In this episode, construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with Jason Hurdis, quarry and aggregate expert and Lonnie Fritz, heavy construction and road building expert for Caterpillar. Contractors need to have full visibility into the use and availability of heavy equipment on the construction jobsite. Tracking that equipment utilization comes down to telematics and connectivity.

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11:20

S6E22: Protect Operators in the Cab

The Contractor"s Best Friend ·

2022/12/07

In this episode, construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with Lonnie Fritz, heavy construction and road building expert and Morgan Grigsby, safety expert for Caterpillar. There are a number of ways construction contractors can upgrade the safety of their existing fleets. One simple safety upgrade would be adding a seatbelt reminder kit to construction equipment to encourage operators to buckle up on the jobsite. Another important safety step is to increase visibility around the cab, which can be done

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12:22

S6E21: Top Dealer Resources You Should Use

The Contractor"s Best Friend ·

2022/11/23

In this episode, construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with Jason Hurdis, quarry and aggregate expert and Lonnie Fritz, heavy construction and road building expert for Caterpillar. There are a handful of dealer resources that most construction contractors are not using, they said, including certified dealer operators, who are trained in how to use the equipment and will travel to jobsites to train workers on equipment best practices.

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10:24

S6E20: Getting Used to New Equipment

The Contractor"s Best Friend ·

2022/11/09

In this episode, construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with Scott Hagemann, grade control technology and jobsite connectivity expert, and Lonnie Fritz, heavy construction and road building expert for Caterpillar. After purchasing a new piece of construction equipment, there are some basic steps contractors should follow. For example, contractors should learn how to use the new technology features and know how to use the machine for its intended applications. They also discuss the importance of

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12:56

S6E19: How Do Grade, Payload, and Compact...

The Contractor"s Best Friend ·

2022/10/26

In this episode, construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with construction experts from Caterpillar about the latest construction technologies and how tech can improve grading, loading and other operations.

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13:20

S6E18: 6 Steps to Reduce Downtime

The Contractor"s Best Friend ·

2022/10/19

In this episode, construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with Lonnie Fritz, senior market professional – construction industries and Jason Hurdis, global market professional – quarry & aggregates for Caterpillar. The three discuss 6 keys areas to reduce downtime and mitigate “unplanned” downtime. Learn how to better plan and use preventive measures to take care of the equipment and the equipment will take care of you.

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16:43

S6E17: What Percent of Your Budget is Needed to Keep...

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2022/09/07

In this episode, construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with Jason Hurdis, construction materials, quarry and aggregates specialist and Lonnie Fritz, heavy construction and road building specialist for Caterpillar. They discuss how much of a construction contractor’s budget should be allocated to equipment maintenance. Several factors go into this calculation, such as hours of runtime, application, seasonal climate, geography, soil density and more.

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14:39

S6E16: When Might It Be Smart to "Buy Up A Step"?

The Contractor"s Best Friend ·

2022/08/24

In this episode, construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with Jason Hurdis, construction materials, quarry and aggregates specialist and Lonnie Fritz, heavy construction and road building specialist for Caterpillar. They talk about the size of equipment, features and technology contractors should consider before buying or renting a machine. Application and future uses are two important components of that decision.

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18:40

S6E15: Win with Command Technology Part 2

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2022/08/10

In this episode, construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with Jason Hurdis, construction materials, quarry and aggregates specialist and Alan Pumklin, specialist with Command Remote Console and Station for Caterpillar. They discuss the time and investment required to add Cat Command technology to a construction fleet, including the change management needed within a team. They outline specifics of how using remote control equipment changes workforce, operations and maintenance needs.

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13:39

S6E14: Win with Command Technology Part 1

The Contractor"s Best Friend ·

2022/07/27

In this episode, construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with Jason Hurdis, construction materials, quarry and aggregates specialist and Alan Pumklin, specialist with Command Remote Console and Station for Caterpillar. Cat Command is a group of technologies including remote control, semiautonomous and autonomous machines, which are used in a variety of construction settings today, including mining applications.

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14:57

S6E13: How Jobsite Consultations Can Add Up to More...

The Contractor"s Best Friend ·

2022/07/13

In this episode, construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with Jason Hurdis, construction materials, quarry and aggregates specialist; Lonnie Fritz, heavy construction and road building specialist and Scott Hagemann, grade technology and fleet compatibility specialist for Caterpillar. They discuss how a second set of eyes can help construction jobsites be more productive and cost efficient. Every jobsite can be more efficient and a judgement-free consult can help save money in many different ways.

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14:44

S6E12: Importance of Matching Equipment with Your Work

The Contractor"s Best Friend ·

2022/06/29

In this episode, construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with Jason Hurdis, construction materials, quarry and aggregates specialist and Lonnie Fritz, heavy construction and road building specialist for Caterpillar. They discuss the best ways to select equipment for a job, based on application, or use. Selecting the right equipment for the application can help reduce costs, improve productivity and maximize efficiency.

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14:23

S6E11: Dozers: Range in Operating Weights

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2022/06/15

In this episode, construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with Lonnie Fritz, heavy construction and road building specialist and Sam Meeker, dozer and track loader specialist for Caterpillar. The three discuss the factors that go into buying a new dozer, including machine use, such as finish grading work. The three discuss productivity estimates and other information that is available to help contractors select the correct machine, including the models for the most versatile uses.

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S6E10: Tips for More Efficient Equipment Management

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2022/06/01

In this episode, construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with Jason Hurdis, construction materials, quarry and aggregates specialist; Lonnie Fritz, heavy construction and road building specialist and Sam Meeker, dozer and track loader specialist for Caterpillar about managing equipment efficiency. As construction contractors take on more work than they’ve ever had, it’s important to use technology to track machines, idle time, maintenance and other factors to improve uptime. Find out how to create a

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15:04

S6E9: What is a Total Cost of Ownership Strategy?

The Contractor"s Best Friend ·

2022/05/18

In this episode, construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with Jason Hurdis, construction materials, quarry and aggregates specialist; Lonnie Fritz, heavy construction and road building specialist and Sam Meeker, dozer and track loader specialist for Caterpillar. The four discuss total cost of ownership from a strategic perspective, including fixed and variable costs such as operating, fuel, attachments, tires and maintenance and repair costs. Some contractors view it as cost per hour or cost per ton

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