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Cat Global Operator Challenge: Slow and Steady Wins the Race

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S1.E6: How Jon Ballmann Turned a 5th Grade Dream into an Earthworks Business

Drawn to construction by the heavy equipment, Jon Ballmann’s fascination for earthworks has spread to all aspects of the business and kept his right-sized company growing at just the rate he wants since graduating from high school.

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Refine and Analyze People and Project Data

After a project’s done, contractors can look back and collect historical data — but there’s not usually a streamlined way to do so. Clear, holistic data is possible with cloud-based workforce management that provides a digital trail of project information

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S1.E4: Smart Grader Blade Satisfies Earthmover’s Quest for Versatility that Grows

Ballmann Earthworks is built on machines that not only do a lot of different jobs but also are efficient doing a lot of different sizes of jobs. Here’s how Jon Ballmann weighs the cost and payback on a ‘Cadillac’ grader attachment.

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S1.E5: Contractor’s Smart Investments Recruit Just the Equipment Support His Company Needs

Small earthmoving contractor Ballmann Earthworks continues to grow well beyond its owner/operator stage with the leader’s commitment to enlisting dealer fleet support so that he can nurture his business.

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Analyze Historic Trends to Plan for Your Next Big Project

LaborChart helps ensure construction project managers have real time insights into their labor pool to know exactly what their staffing is going to look like each day

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How Carbophalt G Strengthens Asphalt Pavements

The Simpson Strong-Tie glass and carbon fiber grid provides structural reinforcement and crack resistance for heavily trafficked pavements, extending the service life of the roadway

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Cat Global Operator Challenge Offers Small Contractor a Chance to Test Technology

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Check Out Cat Trials Video History and Awards at the Cat Visitor Center

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You Can Achieve Reliable & Seamless Communication With Your Workforce

Communication is a key factor for every contractor, on every job. In this episode of Workforce Management Leaders, we talk to Brian Witt, Business Development Director at LaborChart about how to gain peace of mind with digital communication

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Cat Operator Challenge Veteran Offers Pointers for a Championship Run

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S1.E3: How a Contractor Keeps Crews that Sustain Business Growth

Ballmann Earthworks keeps growing in a competitive commercial construction market on the strength of customer-first workers and the care their company owner takes to know and fully employ their skills.

How to Get in on Caterpillar's Global Operator Challenge This Season

How to Get in on Caterpillar's Global Operator Challenge This Season

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How to Realize Smarter Construction Rostering and People Management

Getting the right person on the job starts with knowing who is who. Whether your project requires a specific background check or training, digital workforce management can track certifications for your crew.

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S1.E2: Count the Values Supporting 15 Years of a Single-Brand Earthworks Company’s Growth

When Jon Ballmann can fill a machine need with a Caterpillar he does, going to Fabick Cat where he balances sales price with support that softens his risk and helped the skid steer owner/operator to shift into sustained heavy-construction momentum.

Concrete Contractor's 2022 Top Products Winners

Concrete Contractor's 2022 Top Products Winners

Announcing the winning products and equipment from the 2022 Top Product awards from Concrete Contractor magazine.

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Cat Trial 12: Joe Forcash Talks About The Future of Autonomy

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Cat Trial 12: Jag Samaraweera Talks Autonomy with Cat Mining

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Cat Unveils First Semi-Autonomous CTL

A semi-autonomous CTL that can load and haul by itself? That's exactly what Cat unveiled in its latest Cat Trails video, "No Hands." In this video we break down how the high-tech machine works.

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Cat Trial 12: Inside the Trials with DaMarcus Beasley

Soccer pro Damarcus Beasley talks with Larry Stewart about the CAT 794 AC Mining Truck as part of the Cat Trial 12, which showcases the agility of autonomous equipment.

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CAT Trial 12: Archie Lyons Gives Us a Deep Dive

Archie Lyons, creative director with Caterpillar, talks with Larry Stewart about the CAT Trial 12: No Hands trial.

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Accurate, Aligned Workforce Data at Your Fingertips

Data is the lifeblood of construction, but it’s usually siloed and underutilized. Construction workforce management provides secure, accurate data at your fingertips so you can easily access key project information, stay on budget and plan for the future

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Cat Trial 12: The Trials Meet Mr. Beasley

Behind the scenes preview of Cat Trial 12: No Hands featuring US Soccer star DaMarcus Beasley and CAT's 794 AC Autonomous Mining Truck.