The Contractor's Best Friend

In the construction world, site mapping really comes down the scope of the project and what is involved. Host a pre-start discussion, taking a bird’s eye approach, is essential when planning provisions to allow for staging and storage of the equipment. Brad and the Caterpillar subject matter experts discuss how important it is to have an effective plan in place before the official job start. From understanding the scope of the job and the equipment needed, to having conversations with the whole team, from top down. Tune in now and put these ideas to work for your team and improve your bottom line! Moderated by: Brad Humphrey, The Contractor’s Best Friend, Pinnacle Development Group - Founder Brought to you by: Jason Hurdis, Caterpillar Inc, Global Market Professional – Quarry & Aggregates Industries Lonnie Fritz, Caterpillar Inc, Market Professional – Construction Industries NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY Follow on SoundCloud: @user-377253479 Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2 Listen on Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=205707&refid=stpr Leave a review: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2 Tell us what you think of the podcast series, take our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSVVLX9 Listen to more construction news on the Construction News Tracker at www.forconstructionpros.com

There is certainly a difference between a green field area that is open versus one that many contractors work in, where it is surrounded by buildings, busy roads, school systems. The efficiency becomes a more important issue for the builder and contractor. Brad and the team share helpful tips on orchestrating workflows, site map technology, legal liability and much more. Tune in now, another value packed podcast is right at your fingertips! Moderated by: Brad Humphrey, The Contractor’s Best Friend, Pinnacle Development Group - Founder Brought to you by: Jason Hurdis, Caterpillar Inc, Global Market Professional – Quarry & Aggregates Industries Lonnie Fritz, Caterpillar Inc, Market Professional – Construction Industries NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY Follow on SoundCloud: @user-377253479 Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2 Listen on Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=205707&refid=stpr Leave a review: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2 Tell us what you think of the podcast series, take our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSVVLX9 Listen to more construction news on the Construction News Tracker at www.forconstructionpros.com

Building a culture of safety is more important today than ever before. These days, the workforce did not necessarily grow up around heavy farm equipment so in most cases, they don’t understand the power of big equipment and how to be safe. Join Brad and the subject matter experts as they discuss what resources are available to you to ensure safety is everyone’s number one priority! Moderated by: Brad Humphrey, The Contractor’s Best Friend, Pinnacle Development Group - Founder Brought to you by: Jason Hurdis, Caterpillar Inc, Global Market Professional – Quarry & Aggregates Industries Lonnie Fritz, Caterpillar Inc, Market Professional – Construction Industries NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY Follow on SoundCloud: @user-377253479 Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2 Listen on Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=205707&refid=stpr Leave a review: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2 Tell us what you think of the podcast series, take our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSVVLX9 Listen to more construction news on the Construction News Tracker at www.forconstructionpros.com

Harness your secret recipe and make sure to share your nuggets of knowledge with the rookies. Brad and the subject matter experts discuss how to share your company culture and how to shift your thinking to better aid the future of leadership. Moderated by: Brad Humphrey, The Contractor’s Best Friend, Pinnacle Development Group - Founder Brought to you by: Jason Hurdis, Caterpillar Inc, Global Market Professional – Quarry & Aggregates Industries Lonnie Fritz, Caterpillar Inc, Market Professional – Construction Industries NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY Follow on SoundCloud: @user-377253479 Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2 Listen on Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=205707&refid=stpr Leave a review: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2 Tell us what you think of the podcast series, take our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSVVLX9 Listen to more construction news on the Construction News Tracker at www.forconstructionpros.com

We know that our trade is one of the riskiest industries from a safety standpoint. What if we remove the human element from harm’s way? How do we create a solution for the skilled labor shortage? Is it operating equipment without people? Brad and the subject matter experts discuss how Caterpillar has evolved the progression of their equipment on the jobsite and what the future might hold. Listen now, you don’t want to miss this hot topic conversation! Moderated by: Brad Humphrey, The Contractor’s Best Friend, Pinnacle Development Group - Founder Brought to you by: Jason Hurdis, Caterpillar Inc, Global Market Professional – Quarry & Aggregates Industries Lonnie Fritz, Caterpillar Inc, Market Professional – Construction Industries NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY Follow on SoundCloud: @user-377253479 Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2 Listen on Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=205707&refid=stpr Leave a review: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2 Tell us what you think of the podcast series, take our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSVVLX9 Listen to more construction news on the Construction News Tracker at www.forconstructionpros.com

Get ready to sharpen your pencils and lower operating cost with Brad, Lonnie and Jason. The team discusses how to utilize the data machines are gathering and how to generate reporting with the Vision Link App. Brad and the Caterpillar subject matter experts talk about understanding what reports are vital to profitability and how you, as a contractor, can become even more competitive in the industry. Money talks, take a listen! Moderated by: Brad Humphrey, The Contractor’s Best Friend, Pinnacle Development Group - Founder Brought to you by: Jason Hurdis, Caterpillar Inc, Global Market Professional – Quarry & Aggregates Industries Lonnie Fritz, Caterpillar Inc, Market Professional – Construction Industries NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY Follow on SoundCloud: @user-377253479 Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2 Listen on Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=205707&refid=stpr Leave a review: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2 Tell us what you think of the podcast series, take our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSVVLX9 Listen to more construction news on the Construction News Tracker at www.forconstructionpros.com

Not all filters are created equal. Brad, Lonnie and Jason will discuss how to maintain your fleet for optimal usage. You’ll learn about Caterpillar’s newest technologies such as CAT inspect app, how to utilize your team effectively, and how to reduce maintenance cost. You don’t want to miss this episode, take a listen now! Moderated by: Brad Humphrey, The Contractor’s Best Friend, Pinnacle Development Group - Founder Brought to you by: Jason Hurdis, Caterpillar Inc, Global Market Professional – Quarry & Aggregates Industries Lonnie Fritz, Caterpillar Inc, Market Professional – Construction Industries NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY Follow on SoundCloud: @user-377253479 Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2 Listen on Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=205707&refid=stpr Leave a review: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2 Tell us what you think of the podcast series, take our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSVVLX9 Listen to more construction news on the Construction News Tracker at www.forconstructionpros.com

What are the benefits of Compaction Technology on the jobsite? Can I ask for a demonstration or test drive with my Caterpillar dealer? What type of read outs do I see on the display? The team answers all these questions and takes a deeper dive into the topic of Compaction Technology. What are you waiting for? Take a listen now! Moderated by: Brad Humphrey, The Contractor’s Best Friend, Pinnacle Development Group - Founder Brought to you by: Jason Hurdis, Caterpillar Inc, Global Market Professional – Quarry & Aggregates Industries Lonnie Fritz, Caterpillar Inc, Market Professional – Construction Industries NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY Follow on SoundCloud: @user-377253479 Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2 Listen on Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=205707&refid=stpr Leave a review: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2 Tell us what you think of the podcast series, take our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSVVLX9 Listen to more construction news on the Construction News Tracker at www.forconstructionpros.com

The Compaction Process is a big topic on the jobsite. It can attribute 5% of total cost of value stream and is the most important process. In part one of this two-part podcast, you’ll learn about two types of Intelligent Compaction Caterpillar offers and how these technologies will help eliminate rework. The team will help you say goodbye to old techniques and educate you on new technologies of Intelligent Compaction. Moderated by: Brad Humphrey, The Contractor’s Best Friend, Pinnacle Development Group - Founder Brought to you by: Jason Hurdis, Caterpillar Inc, Global Market Professional – Quarry & Aggregates Industries Lonnie Fritz, Caterpillar Inc, Market Professional – Construction Industries NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY Follow on SoundCloud: @user-377253479 Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2 Listen on Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=205707&refid=stpr Leave a review: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2 Tell us what you think of the podcast series, take our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSVVLX9 Listen to more construction news on the Construction News Tracker at www.forconstructionpros.com

Every company wants it, a highly trained operator that can get the job done well. In this episode the team shares the training opportunities and resources they recommend to turn a rookie operator into a seasoned pro. You’ll learn about Caterpillar’s immersive virtual reality simulator for equipment training, along with the other tools they offer contractors and dealers to help create a winning team. Moderated by: Brad Humphrey, The Contractor’s Best Friend, Pinnacle Development Group - Founder Brought to you by: Jason Hurdis, Caterpillar Inc, Global Market Professional – Quarry & Aggregates Industries Lonnie Fritz, Caterpillar Inc, Market Professional – Construction Industries NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY Follow on SoundCloud: @user-377253479 Subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2 Listen on Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=205707&refid=stpr Leave a review: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2 Tell us what you think of the podcast series, take our survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSVVLX9 Listen to more construction news on the Construction News Tracker at www.forconstructionpros.com