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Ep. 125: Emulating the Culture Your People Deserve with Kevin Gray of ADC Paving from 2021-08-23T10:00

Kevin Gray took a leap of faith when he purchased a dying asphalt paving and sealcoating business in 2011. A small business loan, some rundown equipment, and entrepreneurial grit were all they h...

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Ep. 124: Doing the Extra Credit with Heath Hanna of Contour Mining & Construction from 2021-06-22T15:42:12

Heath Hanna’s passion for dirt runs deep. He spent the first part of his career working as a Caterpillar dealer instructor before making the leap into starting his own construction business. W...

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Ep. 123: Owning Your Journey with Randy Blount of Blount Contracting from 2021-05-26T16:00

Randy Blount, president of Arizona-based Blount Contracting grew up around the construction industry, helping at his family’s business during high school and college. When his dad received a c...

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Ep. 122: Leading with Purpose with Justin Ozinga of Ozinga from 2021-04-20T17:34:38

Justin Ozinga is president of Ozinga, a fourth-generation family business best known for its red and white striped concrete mixer trucks.

While involved in the company since ...

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Ep. 121: Putting People First with Herb Sargent of Sargent Corporation from 2021-02-25T10:00

Herb R. Sargent is the president and CEO of Sargent Corporation, an infrastructure construction firm based in Stillwater, Maine.

Founded by his grandfather Herb E. Sargent in 1926 with a...

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Ep. 120: Creating Opportunities with Jennifer Todd of LMS General Contractors from 2021-01-28T11:00

The youngest Black woman to receive California’s CSLB (A) General Engineering license, Jennifer Todd, serves as LMS General Contractors Founder and President. Jennifer heads the company’s manage...

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Ep. 119: Building a Growth Mindset with Brian Hess of The Pavement Group/Top Contractor School from 2020-12-21T19:35:03

Brian Hess, founder and president of The Pavement Group and Top Contractor School is shaking things up when it comes to sales, marketing and client relations in the asphalt and concrete paving i...

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Ep. 118: The Cornerstones of Culture with Mikel Bowman of Bowman Legacies from 2020-11-30T19:00

Mikel Bowman has been a life coach, pastor, mentor, and culture guru. He has devoted his life to helping others realize their true potential. In this episode Mikel and host Missy Scherber dig in...

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Ep. 117: A Fresh Approach to Leading Construction Teams with Alicia Brentzel of Brex Enterprises from 2020-10-30T10:00

Based in Irwin, Pennsylvania, Brex Enterprises is a WBE certified pipeline maintenance and services company founded in 2012 by Alicia Brentzel and her husband AJ.

Alicia joins host Missy ...

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Ep. 116: Salvaging the Industry with Ryan Priestly of Priestly Demolition Inc. from 2020-08-18T09:00

While Priestly Demolition is in the business of tearing things down, the crew’s first job onsite is hunting for treasure. Salvage and sustainability has always been a cornerstone of the busine...

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Ep. 115: Doing the Work with Mary Katherine Harbin of Maymead Inc. from 2020-06-30T18:38:42

Mary Katherine Harbin caught the attention of the industry when she established the nation’s first Listen

Ep. 114: Building Strong Relationships with Matt Stanley of American Pavement Specialists from 2020-05-29T09:00

Growing up, Matt Stanley and his three brothers were "raised on blacktop", working alongside their parents from the time they could hold a shovel at their Danbury, Connecticut-based paving busin...

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Ep. 113: Maximizing Your Technology Investment with Britton Lawson of Veit & Company from 2020-04-07T09:00

You may know him on Instagram as “Technology Sandbox” --- and Britton Lawson’s day-to-day job is just that ---- working with current and emerging construction technologies from grade control to ...

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Ep. 112: Successfully Running a Family-Owned Construction Company with Stacey Tompkins of Tompkins Excavating from 2020-02-11T10:00

Under Stacey Tompkins’ leadership, Tompkins Excavating out of Putnam County, New York has grown from a lawn mowing service provider to a woman-owned and family-operated, full-service commercia...

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Ep. 111: Creating a Turnkey Experience with Chris Lane of Ronald Lane Inc. from 2020-01-14T10:00

While Chris Lane’s company employs more than 430 West Virginians and Pennsylvanians, he says their goal isn’t to be the biggest, just the most complete pipeline contractor in the region. The 27-...

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Ep. 110: Telling Your Story with Aaron Witt of BuildWitt from 2019-12-10T10:00

He goes by “Chief Dirt Nerd” and he’s taking the construction world by storm with his unique ability to tell stories about the hard-working men and women mining for our materials and building ou...

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Ep. 109: Mastering Your Interpersonal Skills with Don Swasing of Schlouch Inc. from 2019-11-12T10:00

With more than three decades of heavy civil construction experience, Don Swasing knows a thing or two about building high performance teams. As Chief Operating Officer at Schlouch Incorporated...

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Ep. 108 – Inspiring the Next Generation of Equipment Operators with Scott Colclough of PushySix® from 2019-10-08T09:00

Armed with a Blackberry and mad operating skills, Scott Colclough started PushySix® in 2012 as a YouTube channel affectionately named after his Caterpillar D6. Scott has grown P...

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Ep. 107 - Game Changing Construction Technology with Ryan Goodfellow of Rock Structures from 2019-09-10T10:00

Are your legacy operators hesitant to use machine control? Are you worried the barrier to entry is too high? Ryan Goodfellow, owner of Rock Structures Utility & Excavating, joins Host Missy Sche...

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Ep. 106 - Getting Aggressive with Your Business with Keaton Turner of Turner Mining Group from 2019-08-13T13:13:57

Are you losing bids or struggling to recruit new employees? Is new technology passing you by? It’s time to channel your energy into the right areas to supercharge your business. <...

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Ep. 105 - Wireless Connectivity Drives Construction Digitization with Marc Eisenberg of ORBCOMM from 2019-06-04T14:14:32

With the emergence of the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive analytics, and prescriptive analytics, wireless connectivity is the foundation that is needed ...

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Ep. 104 – Improving Safety & Compliance with Telematics with Fred Fakkema of Zonar from 2019-05-13T17:11:51

Fred Fakkema, vice president, compliance, Zonar, joins CONEXPO-CON/AGG Radio to dive into the topic of telematics—and how it can help improve safety and compliance on construction projects, answ...

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Ep. 103: Moving to Predictive & Prescriptive Maintenance with Christine Zeznick of Terex AWP from 2019-04-11T15:41:49

No matter the size of your aerial fleet, managing equipment is a priority. This podcast digs into how telematics can help monitor how equipment is performing, how often a piece is being used, wh...

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Ep. 102 - Artificial Intelligence Opportunities for Construction with Ganesh Bell of Uptake from 2019-03-11T15:09:23

Artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are here and they are changing the way businesses operate. Host Peggy Smedley and Ganesh Bell, president, Uptake, talk about what ex...

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Ep. 101 - Solving Supply Chain Hurdles with Technology with Alexander Schuessler of SmartEquip from 2019-02-07T18:57:22

This episode identifies some of the biggest obstacles for contractors when it comes to supply-chain management—and how it has evolved in the past few years. Peggy Smedley and Alexander Schuessle...

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Ep. 100 – Choosing the Right Machine Control for Your Needs with Max Winemiller & Richie Snyder of CASE Construction Equipment from 2019-01-07T11:00

Learn practical strategies for how to choose the right machine control on equipment such as bulldozers. Host Peggy Smedley and guests Richie Snyder, solutions marketing manager, CASE Constructio...

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Ep. 99 - How Collaboration Software Drives Construction Productivity with Kris Lengieza of Procore from 2018-12-11T14:15:04

Technology is helping construction companies break down silos on the jobsite and improve labor-productivity growth. Kris Lengieza, director of business development for the Marketplace at Procore...

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Ep. 98 - Getting Started with Fleet Management with Michael Ross of Takeuchi from 2018-11-07T14:23:25

There has been an uptick in construction companies leveraging fleet monitoring and management. Michael Ross, director of product, Takeuchi, joins CONEXPO-CON/AGG Radio to discuss trends in the s...

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Ep. 97 - Go Stringless: Advances in Concrete Paving with Wirtgen America from 2018-10-09T15:31:15

While slipform pavers have been around for a long time, many contractors still hand form concrete pavements and sections. Wade Bowman, national sales manager, Wirtgen America, joins CONEXPO-CON/...

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Ep. 96 - 2019 Construction Market Outlook from 2018-09-11T14:34:08

A number of big trends are already emerging in 2018—and they have set the course for what is to come in 2019 and beyond. Ken Simonson, chief economist, Associated General Contractors joins CONEX...

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Ep. 95 - Adopting Lean Construction Principles from 2018-08-21T13:34:32

Lean construction first began roughly 20 years ago; and it developed out of the need for principles and practices for design and management. Today, it can help workflows become more predictable....

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Ep. 94 - The 3 Biggest Technologies Impacting the Construction Site from 2018-08-07T13:28:05

Today’s construction equipment has more capabilities to get more done and with fewer machines. The challenge is successfully implementing new technology. Andrew Kahler, product marketing manager...

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Ep. 93 - Preparing for the Connected Jobsite from 2018-07-11T14:49:31

Why has it taken so long for contractors to embrace technology at the construction jobsite? Chad Hollingsworth, CEO and cofounder, Triax Technologies, joins CONEXPO-CON/AGG Radio to discuss the ...

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Ep. 92 - Construction Recruiting Strategies: Using Tech to Attract Top Talent from 2018-06-20T15:01:24

The construction industry needs to help build the new America. The challenge is the industry is facing a skilled worker shortage. This is where technology enters the equation. Peggy Smedley and ...

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Ep.91 - Collaborative Resource Scheduling & Dispatching for Heavy Construction from 2018-06-06T20:33:26

Construction companies need to know where their assets are—and in the past this information hasn’t been readily available. Now, technology can help centralize all this information. Host Peggy Sm...

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Ep. 90 - Unlocking Construction Efficiencies with BIM/CIM from 2018-05-23T14:53:17

The way major transportation infrastructure projects are being planned is changing at a rapid pace with the help of new technologies. This podcast focuses on advances in transportation construct...

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Ep. 89 - Advancing Cement & Concrete Sustainability with Connected Devices from 2018-05-09T20:45:33

Minimal waste and an efficient workflow are two of the top priorities when working with materials such as cement and concrete. Contractors need a reliable solution that decreases the time of the...

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Ep. 88 - Preparing Tomorrow's Paving Workforce: Trends in Asphalt & Concrete from 2018-04-17T18:28:08

From equipment, to materials, to technology, and everything in between, asphalt and concrete paving is changing in the construction industry. Peggy Smedley and Andrew Jeffries, vice president of...

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Ep. 87 - Managing Digital Transformation in the Construction Industry from 2018-04-10T16:23:35

Digital transformation is happening in the construction industry today. This podcast zeros in on helping teams get ready for the change. Peggy Smedley is joined by Claire Rutkowski, chief inform...

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Ep. 86 - How to Save 50% Using GNSS Technology from 2018-03-27T17:09:17

Earthmoving is incredibly expensive. Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) produces ground that is at the correct slope, height, compaction and moisture faster for contractors. This podcast ...

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Ep. 85 - Using Technology to Reduce Work Zone Crashes from 2018-03-19T18:06:46

Each year, 1.25 million people are killed on roads. Another 50 million are injured—but this can be solved with the help of technology. Road safety management, safer vehicles, and safer users are...

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Ep. 84 - Mining Technology Improves Sustainability, Operator Comfort, Productivity from 2018-02-20T16:24

Mining technology and data collection has evolved in the last 15 years. Mining construction and operations contractors are now better able to predict extraction costs, increase machine efficienc...

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Ep. 83 - RFID Technology: How Your Company Can Benefit from Asset Tracking from 2018-02-13T19:45:57

Construction companies face a unique set of challenges when it comes to asset management. Ensuring people, materials and equipment are in the right place at the right time is critical to the suc...

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Ep. 82 - Optimize Your Jobsite for Higher Productivity & Profitability from 2018-01-17T16:12:15

Grade control and machine diagnostics can improve productivity and safety in construction. The challenge is learning how the technology works and implementing it on projects. Andrew Kahler, prod...

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Ep. 81 - How Machine Control is Impacting Construction from 2018-01-03T19:23:34

Construction jobsites are humming with a number of different pieces of heavy machinery. The use of machine control can help accurately position machinery based on design models and GPS systems. ...

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Ep. 80 - Using Mobile Data to Evaluate and Manage Your Construction Business from 2017-12-21T14:54:42

There is a big change happening today with the way construction workers interact with data, and it is impacting the dynamic of how work is done at the jobsite. Many contractors are already aware...

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Ep. 79 - 2018 Construction Market Outlook from 2017-12-06T17:23:39

2017 has been a big year for the construction industry, as the market has begun to pick up. This podcast will look to the future and identify trends about what to expect in the year ahead. Ken S...

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Ep. 78 - Using Big Data to Influence Equipment Operator Behavior from 2017-11-21T13:38:03

Labor productivity growth in construction has averaged only 1 percent a year during the past two decades. Big data and intelligent machines can help support construction companies out at the job...

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Ep. 77 - Additive Manufacturing is Coming to Construction from 2017-11-08T15:39:09

Since the early days of 3D printing, discussion has emerged about the potential benefits, hurdles, and opportunities for implementing additive manufacturing technology into the construction of f...

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Ep. 76 - Who Owns the Equipment Data? from 2017-10-25T14:29:07

Construction equipment is coming installed with more technology than ever before, but one question remains: Who owns the data? Is it the rental company, the manufacturer, or the construction com...

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Ep. 75 - Leveraging the Latest Advances in Construction Equipment from 2017-10-11T14:08:19

The construction jobsite is changing, as new sensors, telematics, and advances in fleet management emerge. Fred Fakkema, vice president, compliance, Zonar, joins host Peggy Smedley to discuss sa...

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Ep. 74 - Construction Telematics Evolved from 2017-09-26T16:07:23

Where is there opportunity for improvement in your construction operation? Telematics technology is rapidly evolving, supplying massive amounts of data about your jobsite. Tony Nicoletti, direct...

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Ep. 73 - Inside Industry 4.0 from 2017-09-12T19:06:32

Welcome to the next industrial revolution. Industry 4.0 is transforming the construction industry, and will increasingly impact workers and operators on your jobsite. Host Peggy Smedley is joine...

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Ep. 72 - Implementing a Drone Program for Your Construction Business from 2017-08-23T12:29:01

Last year, the FAA changed its rules on drone use. Now, the construction industry has the ability to fly them for everyday business, opening up new opportunities to leverage endless amounts of d...

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Ep. 71: Safe Excavation - Call 811 from 2017-08-03T13:58:46

Every six minutes, an underground utility line is damaged because someone didn't call 811 at least two days before digging. This episode, featuring David Wisniewski, VP of utility commercializat...

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