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.

This week, cat lovers, Dr. Chastain and Abby, will tell you about:Cat cafes' effects on cat stress levelsCat cafes' environment for disease transmissionCat cafes' efforts to adopt out homeless catsLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

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

In this week's episode Dr. Chastain and Abby explain:Benefits of a barn catAdjustment period for a new barn catRoutine care of a barn catLink to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

Summary:If you are like me, who does not know how to code, or know anything about design or architecture, but are still very interested in learning about the Metaverse, then this episode is for you. Listen on to learn how to get started to become a Metaverse consultant.References:Boston Consulting Group's Metaverse Consulting Service Offeringshttps://www.bcg.com/capabilities/digital-technology-data/emerging-technologies/metaverse-servicesForbes' Metaverse Reading

Dr. Chastain, Abby, and Todd, the cat invite you to hear about:The risk of Cat Scratch DiseaseThe risk of relinquishing housecatsDeclawing optionsLink to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.comLink to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

In this episode, construction guru Brad Humphrey talks with Lonnie Fritz, heavy construction and road building specialist and Scott Hagemann, grade technology and fleet compatibility specialist for Caterpillar. The three discuss ways grade technology can save construction contractors money, through fuel savings, machine utilization, scalability, productivity and other means.

Brad Humphrey and the Caterpillar experts are back, talking again to Chris Seger, fleet manager for Pavecon, a paving and maintenance company in Texas, this time about what technological upgrades to look for in motor graders, such as intelligent compaction.

Brad Humphrey and the Caterpillar experts talk to Chris Seger, fleet manager for a couple hundred vehicles for Pavecon, a paving and maintenance company with several locations in Texas, about how the latest technology in excavators, dozers and wheel loaders can help his bottom line.

When deciding whether to purchase or lease construction equipment, these are many equipment features to consider. Brad Humphrey and the Caterpillar experts review technology features on excavators, dozers, wheel loaders and motor graders, including grade control, payload, safety features and voice commands. They discuss the newest technological details of those features and how they can improve construction equipment performance.

Brad Humphrey and the Caterpillar experts tackle attachments on construction equipment, talking about how attachments can help jobs go faster. Caterpillar is constantly working to improve attachments, improving the time it takes to attach and detach them. The group also discusses how to choose the right attachment for the job.

Brad Humphrey and the Caterpillar experts discuss topics that are top of mind with contractors across the country. Among those topics is the idea of safety fatigue in construction and the challenge to keep safety fresh in the minds of workers on jobsites. They talk about incentives, technology and other methods that have been proven effective in keeping safety a priority.

Hello everybody, and welcome to a new episode of News Bites! I'm Nancy Sun… And I'm Ryan Drillsma. In today's news: Changing climate, a cat's point of view, and a scary spinoff in the works. All that and more, coming up next. ________________________________ 暖化加劇 台灣面臨消失的冬天 A Future with Long Summers and No Winter? Does an extra long summer sound like a good thing? How about having no winter? The Ministry of Science and Technology (科技部) says this could really happen. The ministry published

As we look at making investments in technology, there are a lot of decisions that need to be made. What are some of the better investments contractors and construction business owners should look at relating to construction technology? Contractors should ask themselves, "What am I going to be doing in the future?" to help make these decisions. Tune in to this podcast to hear Brad Humphrey and three experts from Caterpillar share insights on valuable construction technology investments.

What do the Caterpillar experts recommend when it comes to increasing consistency of equipment uptime? Brad Humphrey and the Caterpillar experts offer tips on how to increase uptime through scheduled maintenance and leveraging digital technology. Tune in now for this latest podcast.