The Contractor's Best Friend

Construction is a risky industry, and safety is at the forefront for many companies in the industry. But there is always more we can do.

Brad Humphrey and the Caterpillar experts look at how contractors can instill healthy habits onto their jobsites to keep everyone working safely. Tune in now for this latest podcast.

How can contractors find and recruit good new employees? This is a number one pain point for many contractors and may even be holding companies back from growing or taking on jobs.

Brad Humphrey and the Caterpillar experts talk about where contractors can find the best source of human resources to fill gaps in their crews. Different recruiting methods for the younger generations are needed. Tune in now for this timely podcast to learn new opportunities to fill your labor pipeline.

The state of training for most contractors today is not as great as it could be. There seems to be a lower focus on training in construction compared to other industries. But there is opportunities to change that. There are free sources and paid for sources that contractors should be investing in.

Brad Humphrey and the Caterpillar experts discuss how they see training in the construction industry today and what type of training construction companies need to be investing both time and money. Tune in now for this latest podcast.

How can contractors grow margins and make more money using telematics? How can the data help contractors make better decisions regarding their fleet? One of the biggest question contractors ask is how frequently should they be reviewing this data.

Brad Humphrey and the Caterpillar experts explore the best processes for reviewing and using telematics data. At a minimum, they recommend contractors review the data on a daily basis. Frequent review of telematics data can help contractors make smart decisions on how to respond to that data and how to get the best business and cost benefits from it. Tune in now for this latest podcast.

Pandemic aside, is your crew prepared for an emergency on the jobsite? How can contractors better prepare their crews? What types of emergency potential is in your areas - weather, industry related, outside factors?

Brad Humphrey and the Caterpillar experts look at not only the risks construction contractors may face but how they can best prepare their companies, crews and jobsites. One of the biggest factors is communication on what to do and who to go to if an emergency occurs. Have a proactive plan. Tune in to this podcast for essential safety information.

Drones aren't new, although they may not be prominent on many construction jobsites yet. However, the use of drones can have a positive effect on construction contractors' profits.

Brad Humphrey and the Caterpillar experts discuss how the use of drones is growing and evolving and how this tool can benefit construction contractors and profits. Tune in now for this latest podcast.

Can you afford a new piece of equipment? Do you have work scheduled to utilize it? How can contractors determine if it's better to buy or rent their construction equipment? 

Brad Humphrey and the Caterpillar experts dig into what contractors should consider when making this decision, whether in a down economy, during a pandemic or when business is good. Tune in now for this latest podcast.

How do contractors stay on top of the ever changing improvements and updates to construction equipment?

In the previous podcast, Brad Humphrey and the Caterpillar experts discussed how contractors can leverage Caterpillar dealers to help optimize operator performance by leveraging machine features. In part two of this podcast, we explore why it's so important for contractors the keep up to date with the newest machine features. Tune in now the hear the conclusion of this two-part podcast.

What is the best way to leverage your Cat dealer to ensure operators are properly trained? How can you maximize the features of your construction equipment to get the most out of the machine and your operators?

Brad Humphrey and the Caterpillar experts discuss how contractors can get the most out of their equipment features by tapping into the deep wealth of knowledge of Caterpillar dealers. Tune in now for part one of this machine features podcast.

Why don't more contractors take advantage of the business resources available to them, many of them local? What resources are even available to construction contractors.

Brad Humphrey and the Caterpillar experts discuss why contractors should use resources — such as trade associations, educational resources and more — and the benefits these resources offer construction contractors. Tune in now for this latest podcast.