ICI Digs Deep

This week on the pod, Richard Hedgecock talks with Jeremy Agulnek of HAAS Alert. They dive into all the ways (or... Waze?) connected vehicles can positively impact traffic safety and give an update on testing and implementation of the technology.

ICI Director of Safety & Training Jim Wood sits down with 2021 ICI Safety Program Award recipients Bob Montel, safety manager, Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.; Greg Bridges, senior safety manager, Irving Materials, Inc. for E & B Paving, Inc. and Specialties Company, LLC; and Sheryl Wiser, director of safety & risk management, Fox Contractors Corp. These industry safety icons will share how training, technology, positive reinforcement and management support contribute to the success of their safety programs.

In 2024, Indiana Constructors, Inc. turns 100 years old. From now leading up to our centennial celebration, we'll periodically highlight stories from the last 100 years on the podcast. This week, Tom Dapp of Gradex, Inc. shares stories with ICI Manager of Digital Media & Communications Sara Marshall about his tenure in the industry.

Visit https://ici100.org/throwback-with-tom-dapp/ to view bonus content from this interview, like additional audio clips and photographs.

Learn about ICI's labor guru Stuart Buttrick of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP in this week's Associate Spotlight episode. You'll learn how he got into law (hint: his mom) and why he stays! 

To learn more about this week's sponsor, Jobsite Supply, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/Jobsite-Supply-1500

This week on the pod, Dan Osborn (ICI) and Mark Nagle (Milestone Contractors, L.P.) recaps the March 22 ICI-Side ICI/INDOT Statewide Joint Cooperative Committee Meeting, with particular emphasis on inflation, supply chain issues and unawardable contracts.

To learn more about this week's sponsor, M.J. Schuetz Insurance Services, Inc., visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/MJ-Schuetz-Insurance-Services,-Inc-1634

Learn how Brooks Construction Co., Inc. has structured its high school internship program (including tips on OSHA compliance, insurance and union collaboration) in this week's Skill Up episode, hosted by ICI Manager of Talent Development Julia Polston.

To learn more about this week's sponsor, BSALifeStructures, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/BSA-LifeStructures-1458

Join ICI Director of Safety & Training Jim Wood as he chats with Cory Collins, MacAllister Machinery Company, Inc., about advances in safety technology available in heavy equipment.

To learn more about this week's sponsor, Cardinal CPA Group, LLC, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/Cardinal-CPA-Group,-LLC-2153

Meet Terrie Brookie with Frost Brown Todd LLC in this week's In Good Company episode. Learn about his career journey and his advice for attorneys interested in construction law.

Meet 2022 ICI Chairman Andrew F. Brooks. Learn about the importance of talking to your legislators – especially at the state level – and how generations coming up through the industry ranks should get involved in the association.

To learn more about this week's sponsor, Midland Tool & Supply, visit: https://members.indianaconstructors.org/A-Z/Midland-Tool-Supply-2245

Listen to the voices of the Indiana Transportation Team recorded during Tuesday's Partnering Conference to get a sense of the event and what it means to Hoosier road builders.