ICI Digs Deep

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.

Tune in to this week's In Good Company episode as we chat with Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.'s Emily Bay. Learn how contractors can use social media not only to market their business, but also to share company values with prospective employees.

ICI's Manager of Talent Development Julia Polston talks with Dr. Carolyn Goerner on the art of self-promotion. You'll learn why it's important, not only for career advancement but for relationship building. Find out how to toot your own horn without feeling awkward in this episode.

Join Purdue University's John Haddock as he gives ICI members a behind-the-scenes look at the development of wireless electric vehicle charging technology.

ICI's Director of Government Affairs Dan Osborn chats with Milestone Contractors, L.P.'s Corey Baugh about the ICI/INDOT Joint Cooperative Committee experience and one of the hot-ticket items on today's statewide meeting agenda: subgrade treatment and how to improve it.

Meet Mark Bentley of Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. and learn what it takes to deliver Thanksgiving meals to 600 local families.

Eccentric businessman Carl G. Fisher was full of ideas, like flying an automobile attached to a hot air balloon and bargaining with Henry Ford over a pigpen at the Michigan State Fair. Hear the tale about how one of his grandiose ideas inspired Dwight D. Eisenhower to sign the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act into law nearly 40 years later.

ICI's labor experts delve into Executive Order 14042: Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors – who it applies to (and who it doesn't) and what Hoosier contractors should know about compliance.

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The kids are alright, thanks to the partnerships formed between our members and local schools. Check in with Chad Sutton (Garrett High School) and Eric Fisher (Hamilton Heights High School) in the first part of this two-part workforce development update.

Join Jim Wood and Jennifer Lastra, CEO of 360 Immersive, LLC, to see how technology can enrich your safety training—no VR headset required.

Find out how Purdue University's Darcy Bullock is using technology in creative WAZE (you'll see what we did there) to help make work zones safer.

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, Kevin Kelly of Walsh & Kelly shares stories with ICI Communications Associate Sara Marshall about growing up in the family business.

If you see something, say something. Don't look away. ICI Director of Safety & Training Jim Wood discusses how most accidents aren't OSHA violations, but simple human errors in this Safety First episode.

Join ICI President Richard Hedgecock and Build Indiana Council Executive Director Brian Gould as they discuss the BIC PAC. What is it? Why is it important? How can your company contribute?

Join Dan Osborn, ICI Director of Government Affairs, and Richard Hedgecock, ICI President, as they discuss the hot topics coming to the Region Joint Coop Meetings this month.

In this week's Team Huddle episode, the Fort Wayne Indiana Transportation Team shares what they've learned about cross-training and why it's important.

This week's Safety First episode offers a sneak peek of the Wednesday, July 28 Safety Forum. ICI Director of Safety & Training Jim Wood sits down with Adele L. Abrams, Esquire, CMSP for a high-level overview of accident investigations.

As the temps rise and humidity increases to the point where you think you may need to grow gills, learn how to work safely and avoid heat-related illnesses.

ICI's Manager of Talent Development Julia Polston chats with Kim Jones of Willow Marketing about social media. Which platforms make sense for ICI members? What kind of content should you post? Should you start a TikTok? We'll answer these questions and more on this episode.

Spend 10 minutes with ICI's Director of Government Affairs Dan Osborn as he runs through everything you need to know about Wednesday's  ICI/INDOT Statewide Joint Cooperative Committee meeting.

Find out what contractors need to know about OSHA's COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard from ICI's Director of Safety & Training Jim Wood.

At the end of a long and unique legislative session, get the inside scoop on the Indiana General Assembly from the Build Indiana Council team.

How does the president's infrastructure plan affect Hoosier road builders, and what are the alternatives? Find out from Build Indiana Council experts on this week's pod (the first of a two-part Big Picture episode).

Hear hot takes from the Greenfield District ITT steering committee.

ICI's Director of Safety & Training Jim Wood reviews the hazards of working with concrete and their consequences, along with prevention techniques and treatment measures.

In 2024, ICI is turning 100 years old—though we're not waiting until 2024 to celebrate. Check-in with Richard Hedgecock, Andria Hine and Sara Marshall of ICI to hear about some exciting things on the horizon—coming as soon as this summer!

ICI's Director of Safety & Training Jim Wood talks about hand/power tool safety and avoiding struck-by incidents.

Brian Kochersperger (Fox Contractors Corp.), Travis Kohl (INDOT) and Gary Pohl (Butler, Fairman & Seufert, Inc.) chat about how they navigated the pandemic and learned the importance of good communication strategies.

No time to participate in the winter joint coop region meetings? No problem. Get a recap with ICI's Director of Government Affairs Dan Osborn.

ICI Director of Safety & Training Jim Wood walks us through COVID-19 PPE and vaccine protocols for construction companies.

Catch up with George Sheraw and Richard Hedgecock as they talk about drug testing, labor contracts and the valuable resources that ICI provides to its members.

Dr. Richard Arkanoff, superintendent of Center Grove Community School Corporation, discusses the five dysfunctions of a team with Julia Polston, and what you can do to improve teamwork in your workplace.

ICI Director of Safety & Training Jim Wood discusses with ICI President Richard Hedgecock about cold weather safety, as well as some upcoming safety programs at ICI.

In this special-edition episode, we recap 2020 with ICI Chairman Don Adamson (Fox Contractors Corp.) and speculate on what 2021 will look like with Ken Simonson (AGC of America).

This week, ICI Director of Safety & Training Jim Wood chats with Gradex Safety Manager Mike Hoffman about how a personal approach to safety can make all the difference.

Get a wrap-up of the ICI/INDOT Statewide Joint Cooperative Committee meeting from Dan Osborn.

Gary Kreutzjans (INDOT), Adam Burns (Crawford, Murphy & Tilly) and Corey Baugh (Milestone) of the Seymour District Indiana Transportation Team chat about their ground-breaking partnering program.

Get ready for another great safety talk with ICI's Director of Safety & Training Jim Wood and Heritage Construction Group Safety Director Russell Randle. Find out how Randle landed in the safety field and how he and his volunteer committee keep safety in focus throughout the company.

The ICI government affairs crew is back for a recap of the 2020 election and what the results mean for Hoosier road builders.

Join Ron Nagle (Milestone Contractors, L.P.) as he recounts how a simple college internship blossomed into a career in the construction industry. Tune in to hear the lessons he's learned and what advice he gives his own interns.

Safety is a team effort, and Sheryl Wiser of Fox Contractors Corp. is here to share with you her experiences, lessons learned and successful programs she's implemented.

At MacAllister Machinery Company, Inc., the culture is that you work together and win together. Cory Collins of MacAllister shares his experiences of working for a people-first business that is focused on supporting its employees and always doing the right thing.

Leadership development is the name of the game as ICI's Manager of Talent Development Julia Polston talks with Heather Haas, president of Advisa, about leading and strengthening connections to a workforce that may still be working from home.

In this special edition two-part episode, Richard Hedgecock leads a deep dive into the races affecting Hoosier contractors and their employees. ICI/Build Indiana Council lobbyists Dennis Faulkenberg and Laurie Maudlin (APPIAN) and Steve Fisher (Fisher Consulting) lend their expertise to the conversation. This episode focuses on the national elections.

In this special edition two-part episode, Richard Hedgecock leads a deep dive into the races affecting Hoosier contractors and their employees. ICI/Build Indiana Council lobbyists Dennis Faulkenberg and Laurie Maudlin (APPIAN) and Steve Fisher (Fisher Consulting) lend their expertise to the conversation. This episode focuses on the state/local elections.

Hear about the importance of relationship-building as Richard Hedgecock chats with the LaPorte Indiana Transportation Team: Nick Relias (Walsh & Kelly, Inc.), Mike Guzik (Lawson-Fisher Associates P.C.) and Jon Kruger (INDOT).

Pick up some safety program tips from Bob Montel (Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc.) and hear about some important lessons that he's learned throughout his career.

Spend your Friday with Chad Arterburn (Gradex, Inc.) as he tells you about his lifelong interest in construction, beginning with toy trucks and eventually leading to construction management. This feel-good story touches on the importance of personal connections and following your passions.

Don't find yourself caught between a rock and a hard place - literally. Join Richard Hedgecock and Jim Wood as they discuss struck-by workplace injuries and how to avoid them.

Julia Polston (ICI), David Dalton (INDOT), Eric Fisher (Hamilton Heights High School) and Chad Sutton (Garrett High School) finish up their uplifting workforce development conversation about creating a path for students who might not be headed to a four-year college, but who do have a passion for building a better future for themselves in construction.

Revive your hope in the next generation by sitting down with Julia Polston (ICI), David Dalton (INDOT), Eric Fisher (Hamilton Heights High School) and Chad Sutton (Garrett High School) as they talk about educating the next generation through construction and engineering programs. In this first installment of a two-part series, the gang talks about growing programs across Indiana schools, igniting passion in students and sharing how construction companies can partner with local schools.

Today, Richard Hedgecock sits down with Don Adamson (Fox Contractors Corp.), Doug Burguess (INDOT) and Josh Cook (HNTB) to talk about how the Fort Wayne ITT has continued to work together, even in the times of COVID-19.

Anyone can become a leader through hard work, perseverance and maintaining positive work relationships, and Melissa Walker of HWC Engineering, Inc. is here to prove it. Nominated by Jon Day, Melissa talks about her journey through the engineering field, as well as what advice she would give to aspiring engineers.

If disaster strikes, what's your plan? ICI Manager of Communications & Technology Andria Hine talks about crisis communications with communications expert Anthony Huey. You'll also learn about ICI's partnership with CrisisDriver, the app that keeps you on track and helps protect your reputation.

The construction season is in full swing for Hoosiers! Join Richard, Jim and George as they catch you up to speed on everything you need to know about safely on-boarding new and returning employees, as well as drug testing updates and COVID-19.

When it comes to Jonathan Crews, Operations Manager at US Hydrovac Inc., three words come to KP Panchal's mind: passion, dedication and attitude. In this episode, we recognize Jon's contributions to the industry, and Jon shares advice he's learned over the past 13 years.

Safety is ICI's No. 1 priority, and we are pleased to introduce our Director of Safety and Training Jim Wood, CHST. Learn more about Jim's background and his plan to get to know our members.

How are employers supposed to handle COVID-19 amidst the state reopening? What training do employees need in order to work safely? What if some of my employees are uncomfortable returning to work?

This week, ICI President Richard Hedgecock talks to Jameson Berry, Director of Construction Safety at the Indiana Department of Labor, and Josh Richardson, Chief of Staff at the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, to answer YOUR questions.

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Spend your morning with Dan Brown of Phend & Brown as he gives advice and relives memories from growing up in a family business.

ICI's update concerning COVID-19, with special guest Dan Osborn!

Programming Note: Starting today, Construction & COVID-19 will move to a Monday/Wednesday/Friday schedule.

Programming Note: Starting April 1, 2020 (tomorrow), Construction & COVID-19 will move to a Monday/Wednesday/Friday schedule.