The Contractor's Best Friend

The #1 problem amongst contractors is labor, with a shortage of over 1 million workers in the industry. In episode three, Brad and Caterpillar experts, Lonnie and Jason, address how to find AND keep labor, as well as how to attract millennials to your company. They spill the beans on millennials being the generation of engagement and the training techniques needed to keep them. 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

Choosing the right machine to match your job’s mission is no easy task. Subject matter experts Jason, Lonnie and Brad dive deeper into decision making during part two of the two-part episode. Jason spills what equipment you should be looking at in the quarry and mining industry and which products to invest in, while Lonnie takes you through the graduation of equipment in construction, explaining the transition of machines per skill level. 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

Don’t waste costs by bidding the wrong machine for the job. Many contractors believe one size fits all when it comes to machines and base decisions and costs off old equipment and dated knowledge. The ‘A-team’ brings you up-to-speed on the considerations you should be making when looking at new purchases, the top measurements worth tracking to get the most out of equipment, and common things contractors often overlook. 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

Keeping the conversation going, Brad Humphrey chats with the Caterpillar team of experts, Jason Hurdis and Lonnie Fritz, about both employee AND jobsite safety. You’ll hear all about future safety improvements coming down the pipeline, along with tips and tricks for implementing safety as a priority in the workplace. Plus, Caterpillar shares how they have continued to be proactive to safety procedures by making resources heavily available and choosing the proper workers to train new hires. 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

As you’ve probably heard before, safety is always #1 and it has come a long way within the construction industry. Brad Humphrey and Caterpillar’s Jason Hurdis and Lonnie Fritz, give you the low down on how safety affects company culture, how to engage employees in safety practices, and why you should hold employees accountable. From rearview cameras to backup sensors, technology advancements in safety on the jobsite are continuing to grow – make sure your company stays ahead of the curve. 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

When should you start forecasting the equipment needed for your fleet? How can you include dealers in your strategic planning for the future? What to prepare for when renting equipment? Brad and the Caterpillar team, Jason Hurdis and Carey Nicholson, tackle all these questions in part two of How to Make Smart Planning Choices. Hear it from the best as they uncover everything you need to know about buying new, used, or renting equipment. 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 Carey Nicholson, Caterpillar Inc, Market Professional – Rental & Used 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

Looking to add to your equipment fleet? Brad Humphrey and Caterpillar experts, Jason Hurdis and Carey Nicholson, bring you the dirt on renting vs. buying equipment. The team explains key considerations when making equipment acquisition decisions, including project size and depreciation. Do you buy new, used, or rent your jobsite equipment? Listen to decide which choice is smart for your business. 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 Carey Nicholson, Caterpillar Inc, Market Professional – Rental & Used NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY Follow on SoundCloud: @user-377253479 Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-contractors-best-friend/id1406479825?mt=2 Listen on Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=205707&refid=stpr Leave a review: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-contractors-best-friend/id1406479825?mt=2 Tell us what you think of the podcast series, take our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DSVVLX9

Join Brad Humphrey, and the Caterpillar team -- Lonnie Fritz, Jason Hurdis, and Scott Hagemann, in part two of technology and the future of your business. Hear their projections of technological developments within the next 3-5 years, as well as maintenance and upgrade costs and how they will impact the construction industry. Maintenance of equipment is a huge talking point during this episode as the team answers when and how business owners should start planning the maintenance of their equipment for the future. Listen until the end to find out what position companies are hiring to tackle the amount of technology entering the construction industry. Moderated by: Brad Humphrey, The Contractor’s Best Friend, Pinnacle Development Group - Founder Brought to you by: Lonnie Fritz, Caterpillar Inc, Market Professional – Construction Industries Jason Hurdis, Caterpillar Inc, Global Market Professional – Quarry & Aggregates Industries Scott Hagemann, Caterpillar Inc, Market Professional – Grade Technologies 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 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I6na3tny4xjewrw325butq5pg2u Listen on Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=205707&refid=stpr Leave a review: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2

Understand how technology will impact your business’s growth and how to plan accordingly, with this new episode of The Contractor’s Best Friend Podcast. Part one covers the business mindset as technology continues to be a top priority on the worksite. The Caterpillar experts (Lonnie Fritz, Jason Hurdis, and Scott Hagemann) discuss the key to longevity, telematics, and operational efficiency. Addressing a problem many businesses face, the team also discusses how to turn equipment downtime to uptime. Moderated by: Brad Humphrey, The Contractor’s Best Friend, Pinnacle Development Group - Founder Brought to you by: Lonnie Fritz, Caterpillar Inc, Market Professional – Construction Industries Jason Hurdis, Caterpillar Inc, Global Market Professional – Quarry & Aggregates Industries Scott Hagemann, Caterpillar Inc, Market Professional – Grade Technologies 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 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I6na3tny4xjewrw325butq5pg2u Listen on Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=205707&refid=stpr Leave a review: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2

In the second part of the two-part episode, Brad and Caterpillar experts: Lonnie Fritz, Jason Hurdis, and Scott Hagemann, talk about how an owner can use technology to retain employees at their company. From equipment simulators to giving operators ownership by painting their names on equipment doors, the group dives into the tried and true concepts used to keep employees and understand your team. Moderated by: Brad Humphrey, The Contractor’s Best Friend, Pinnacle Development Group - Founder Brought to you by: Lonnie Fritz, Caterpillar Inc, Market Professional – Construction Industries Jason Hurdis, Caterpillar Inc, Global Market Professional – Quarry & Aggregates Industries Scott Hagemann, Caterpillar Inc, Market Professional – Grade Technologies 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 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/I6na3tny4xjewrw325butq5pg2u Listen on Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=205707&refid=stpr Leave a review: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-c…d1406479825?mt=2