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Digging Deeper - ForConstructionPros

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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7:17

Case Redesigns B Series Skid Steers and CTLs to...

Digging Deeper - ForConstructionPros ·

2020/02/05

Eric Zieser, Case Construction Equipment product manager, talks about three of the driving forces behind the redesign of the Case B Series skid steers and compact track loaders. The new machines honed in on operator comfort, vehicle performance, and durability and reliability of the machine. One of the biggest improvements is Case has integrated the operational systems with new control and operator interfaces so customers can better utilize the units. An 8-in. LCD display provides the operators

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5:14

Topcon Laser Scanner with Rithm Software Monitors Wet...

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2020/02/05

Ray Kerwin, Director of Global Planning with Topcon, gives a quick overview and hits the highlights of how the Topcon GLS-2000 laser scanner with Rithm software can help concrete contractors monitor wet concrete and fix high or low areas before the concrete dries. First the concrete contractor scans the wet concrete with the GLS-2000. Then the software creates a heat map showing the high and low marks of the slab. Contractors in the field and see in real time where those spots are and fix them,

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3:57

Bendix 2.0 Enhances Safety on Mack Granite Trucks

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2020/02/04

While at World of Concrete 2020, Editor Curt Bennink spoke with Tim Wrinkle, Construction Product Manager with Mack Trucks, to get some of the key safety enhancements the Granite line will have with the addition of Bendix 2.0. Mack will start production of the Granite trucks with Bendix 2.0 in October, and the new feature will offer improved safety enhancements. New features of Bendix 2.0 include: Driver facing camera Speed sign recognition Lane departure warning Automatic Emergency Braking

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20:59

Traliant CLO Andrew Rawson on Sexual Harassment...

Digging Deeper - ForConstructionPros ·

2020/02/03

Traliant co-founder and Chief Learning Officer Andrew Rawson conveys the importance of sexual harassment training in the construction industry. He explains how adequate and comprehensive training can help protect construction companies and also covers frequently asked questions and common misperceptions. For example, Rawson says that despite longstanding stereotypes about inappropriate behavior at construction sites, Traliant's research has shown no heavier prevalence of sexual harassment in

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16:10

Opportunities of Artificial Intelligence in...

Digging Deeper - ForConstructionPros ·

2020/01/27

Tom Valbak Aardestrup, VP Business Development with Trackunit, discusses artificial intelligence (AI) and the opportunities it offers in helping to eliminate downtime. Valbak Aardestrup talks about what AI is, how it interacts with the construction environment, what you should be aware of before working with AI and the importance of sharing data.

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14:59

Telematics Adoption Trends in Rental Operations with...

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2020/01/20

Todd Brockdorf of Otonomo discusses the current trend of telematics adoption in rental operations, potential opportunities and how to ensure you get the most out of the telematics data generated. Major equipment rental companies are already using telematics data, and it's mainly these larger equipment rental companies leading the way. However, Brockdorf sees a trend that smaller rental companies will be adopting telematics data technology within the next two to three years. Listen in to hear what

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22:07

Current and Future Benefits of Telematics Data...

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2020/01/20

Todd Brockdorf, head of America's solution architecture with Otonomo, discusses current and future benefits telematics data analysis can offer to construction equipment owners including making jobsites safer and reducing business operating costs. Otonomo is a connected vehicle data services platform that works with service providers, such as OEMs, to utilize connected vehicle data and provide it to companies building applications and services around connected vehicle technology. Listen in to hear

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18:59

Katrin Lepik Discusses Communication Technology for...

Digging Deeper - ForConstructionPros ·

2020/01/13

FieldChat CEO Katrin Lepik explains how emerging technology enables better communication in the construction industry, even for those who aren't tech-savvy. FieldChat, for example, provides anyone who can text with the ability to communicate effectively with team members across sites. Users can create different channels for different parts of the team, or for different agendas or trades, such as safety, efficiency, quality control or materials. Listen in to learn more about Field.Chat, construction

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10:26

BigRentz Talks Equipment Rental Trends from 2019 and...

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2020/01/06

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19:42

Verizon Connect’s Integrated Video Technology Aims to...

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2019/12/30

Sheena Ingle with ForConstructionPros.com and The Digging Deeper Podcast spoke with Verizon Connect Head of Global Product Success Kevin Aries about transportation management, driver safety, communication, common misperceptions and Verizon Connect’s new Integrated Video service. A recent press release and study from Verizon Connect shows that 83% of survey respondents (everyday drivers) believe they are safer on the road than commercial drivers. In reality, a mere 3% of severe accidents in the U.S

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12:01

Talbert Expands Operations to Provide Better...

Digging Deeper - ForConstructionPros ·

2019/12/23

If you’re in transportation, construction, agriculture or any other similar field, you probably know the name Talbert Manufacturing. The company has provided heavy capacity trailers and specialized transportation equipment to customers since 1938. Equipment Today Editor Becky Schultz got a chance to speak with Talbert’s VP of Sales and Marketing Troy Geisler, Sales Engineer Russell Losh, and Dealer Development Manager David Henderson about the company’s recent expansion and constant focus on

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8:27

Doosan Upgrades Air Compressors as Industry Moves...

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2019/12/16

ForConstructionPros.com Contributing Editor Becky Schultz talked with Jeremy Bailey, product manager of air compressors for Doosan Portable Power about the future of the industry and meeting emissions regulations in the U.S. and Europe. For the past decade, the industry has been working to meet Tier 4 Interim and Tier 4 Final emissions standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Once Doosan had its product lineup updated to meet those standards, the company could move on to other

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9:44

Marty Miller Talks About Bobcat's New Small...

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2019/12/09

Contributing editor Ryan Whisner gets some insight on the Bobcat’s new small articulated loader on this episode of the Digger Deeper podcast. Built to fit into backyard areas and capable of carrying small pallets of block or landscape materials, it is designed for landscaping, tree removal and other light duty applications. Product Manager Marty Miller shares some of the highlights of the new machine that will be available in early 2020.

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25:45

Murray Rice on Workers' Compensation and What GCs...

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2019/12/02

On this edition of the Digging Deeper Podcast, For Construction Pros writer Sheena Ingle sat down with Murray Rice of Richard and Rice Construction to get his insights on workers' compensation. He explains that general contractors don't just need to make sure they have adequate workers' compensation coverage, they must also ensure any subcontractors they hire carry policies that cover themselves and their own workers.

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8:42

Bekaert Shares the Advantages of Fiber Reinforced...

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2019/11/25

Curt Bennink sat down with Tim Lussier, national sales manager with Bekaert Corporation, to talk about fiber reinforced concrete and how it offers concrete contractors savings in both labor and materials.

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10:16

Suicide in the Construction Industry is Rising, and...

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2019/11/20

The incident rate of suicide in the construction industry is the highest of any industry, according to a recent CDC study, and the rate continues to increase. Stuart Binstock, president and CEO of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) talked with contributing editor Becky Schultz on the pressing need to understand suicide in the construction industry and bring prevention to the forefront of discussion.

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10:35

Bobcat Innovation Develops New Technologies to Keep...

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2019/11/18

Larry Stewart with ForConstructionPros.com sat down with Joel Honeyman, vice president of innovation for Bobcat Co., to find out what the Bobcat innovation team does and how their work has come to fruition through new Bobcat products and technologies, including a new mobile device remote control Bobcat recently introduced. Honeyman and his innovation team are constantly on the lookout for new technologies — often exploring technologies in use non-construction industries — to find and determine how

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15:52

Vermeer's Kayla Breja Talks XR2 Unveiling and...

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2019/11/11

When For Construction Pros Chief Content Officer Christoph Trappe attended ICUEE 2019 (the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition) in October, he and the entire crowd were drawn to the Vermeer demonstration area. Right in the center of the display sat a 40-foot-long crate with "NOT TO BE OPENED UNTIL ICUEE" stamped in huge letters on its front. A banner that read "CAN'T BE CONTAINED" and a screen above the crate playing promotional videos finished off the intriguing

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8:12

Vermeer Launches CTX160 Mini Skid Steer

Digging Deeper - ForConstructionPros ·

2019/11/06

Contributing Editor Ryan Whisner takes a look at the Vermeer’s newest and largest mini skid steer, the CTX160. With heavy lifting capabilities and compact footprint, the CTX160 is well-suited for a landscape contractor. Brett Newendorp, landscape market manager at Vermeer was interviewed for the latest episode of Digging Deeper to give an overview of the new machine’s capabilities and features.

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9:51

Caterpillar Pairs Trimble Earthworks Go with Its Box...

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2019/11/04

Curt Bennink spoke with Kris Nagy, industry sales representative for Caterpillar, about using Caterpillar skid stters or compact track loaders, a box blade and Trimble Earthworks Go to make jobsite grading faster, accurate and require less people.

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