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In this episode of Digging Deeper, we talk with Kait Burds, foreman with Mortenson. She was the overall winner of Caterpillar’s Celebrating Women in Construction competition that took place in March. During the conversation, Kait discusses her love of construction, some challenges she has faced in her work and her excitement with her win. Listen to learn more.

While we were at World of Concrete (WoC) 2024, we talked with Jonathan Randall, president, Mack Trucks North America. Randall shared his thoughts about 50 years of World of Concrete, the technology at the show and what the construction industry faces this year. Among challenges being faced are continued supply change issues that started with the pandemic. He stressed that we are still learning lessons from the pandemic. Listen to this podcast to learn more.

Last November, Caterpillar launched its 255 and 265 compact track loaders (CTLs). They were also on exhibit during 2024 World of Concrete, where we were thrilled to talk with Kevin Coleman, senior product specialist for Caterpillar, about them. In this podcast, we discuss the versatility, cab comfort and why Kevin calls them the “more machines:” because they have more power; more lift; more legroom; more comfort; and much more. Listen to the podcast to learn more.

In addition to tread and reliability, contractors should consider the weather conditions and extremes of the seasons when selecting tires. Learn about seasonal tire maintenance, the importance of tire pressure and ensuring that tires are healthy before use and as seasons change. 

Lube Advisors and Lube Coaches are the latest trend, but are they right for you? The short answer is: Yes. But understanding the why, and how to best take advantage of their expertise and get the most out of their visit will take a few minutes of preparation for what could be significant time and cost savings.

Mike Hernandez, the technical director for the American Society of Concrete Contractors, joins Digging Deeper in sharing his experience with BIM and VDC technologies, how the solutions have changed over the years, where they are going, and what contractors should know about when just starting.