ICI Digs Deep

It's no secret that COVID-19 threw a wrench in everybody's 2020 plans. Negotiation, now done virtually, is a crucial skill in maintaining relationships with employees, customers and business partners. Dr. Carolyn Goerner, Clinical Professor of Management at IU Kelley School of Business and owner of www.practicalparadigms.com, chats with Julia Polston about negotiation skills in this post-COVID era. 

Learn more about 3M, this week's associate member spotlight, here: https://web.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/3M-1559

The construction season is in full swing for Hoosiers! Join Richard, Jim and George as they catch you up to speed on everything you need to know about safely on-boarding new and returning employees, as well as drug testing updates and COVID-19.

OSHA Training Requirements: https://www.osha.gov/Publications/osha2254.pdf

DISA Collection Sites: http://indianaconstructors.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/2020-06-15_Collection_Sites_ICI_PE_Testing.pdf

When it comes to Jonathan Crews, Operations Manager at US Hydrovac Inc., three words come to KP Panchal's mind: passion, dedication and attitude. In this episode, we recognize Jon's contributions to the industry, and Jon shares advice he's learned over the past 13 years.

Nominate an industry leader here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ingoodconomination

Safety is ICI's No. 1 priority, and we are pleased to introduce our Director of Safety and Training Jim Wood, CHST. Learn more about Jim's background and his plan to get to know our members.

Want to get to know Jim or invite him to your business? Send him an email at [email protected].

“We’ve been extended family for a long time—forever—don’t you think it’s time we start to act like it?” –Rusty Fowler

This week, Richard chats with half of the Indiana Transportation Team Vincennes District Steering Committee: Rusty Fowler from INDOT, Nick Chapman from E&B Paving and David Goffinet from Lochmueller Group. They dig into how their partnerships have evolved through family-first relationships and open communication.

This episode, we see why Kip Bancroft has stayed with West Side Tractor Sales for 13 years. From the family-like atmosphere to charitable attitudes, Kip has learned something from everyone he’s ever worked with.

How are employers supposed to handle COVID-19 amidst the state reopening? What training do employees need in order to work safely? What if some of my employees are uncomfortable returning to work?

This week, ICI President Richard Hedgecock talks to Jameson Berry, Director of Construction Safety at the Indiana Department of Labor, and Josh Richardson, Chief of Staff at the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, to answer YOUR questions.

Resources:

United States Department of Labor: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/

Indiana Department of Labor: https://www.in.gov/dol/3142.htm

Indiana Department of Workforce Development: https://www.in.gov/dwd/19.htm

Spend your morning with Dan Brown of Phend & Brown as he gives advice and relives memories from growing up in a family business.

To nominate an outstanding member of the infrastructure and transportation industry, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ingoodconomination.

Join Richard Hedgecock, George Sheraw and special guest Andy Martone, President and CEO of Hesse Martone, P.C., as they talk about pension funds and potential bankruptcy surrounding the Central states.

ICI's update concerning COVID-19, with special guest Dan Osborn!

To check out ICI's COVID-19 resources, visit http://indianaconstructors.org/covid-19/.