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Profit Matters: Videos
How-to information, tips and case studies to squeeze the most profit from your construction projects and improve your company’s bottom line.
No Edge Lines
Paving Big Philly Style | No Edge Lines Season 1 Episode 3
Brandon heads to the "City of Brotherly Love" and tries his hand at a number of new asphalt and pavement maintenance jobs for the first time, while also getting the chance to see some of what makes Philadelphia great.
Earthmoving - Compact
The Electric 309.1 Mini Excavator from Caterpillar Explained
During The Utility Expo 2023, Caterpillar featured this electric machine that attendees could operate at the booth.
Rebar Accessories & Equipment
Rebar Subcontractor Talks About The Innovative Mindset & Rebar Tying Robot
Barb Sheedy, president and CEO of MKE Iron Erectors, talks about the company's use of the TyBOT rebar tying machine from Advanced Construction Robotics.
Equipment
John Thomas From CAT Electric Talks Mobile Charging Solutions
John Thomas, product application specialist for chargers with Caterpillar Electric Power, offers a look at the future of electric and how it can work for your application.
On-Site Series
5 Steps to Finding and Hiring Loyal Employees for Your Construction Business
Ballmann Earthworks owner/operator Jon Ballmann started his St. Louis, Missouri-area business in his 20s and has since achieved much success. Here, he shares tips for finding and keeping great employees.
On-Site Series
5 Tips for Maximum Equipment Maintenance ROI
Here, Jon, with the help of his Fabick Cat representative Junior Gilliam, give their tips for getting the best out of your equipment with scheduled maintenance.
On-Site Series
5 Reasons to Buy One Brand of Equipment for Your Business
Successful construction businesses are often built on the brand name and reputation of the equipment they operate. Missouri-based Ballmann Earthworks is no different. Owner/operator Jon Ballmann works with Fabick CAT to ensure his company's success.
On-Site Series
Three Steps to Starting a Successful Construction Business
Ballmann Earthworks owner/operator Jon Ballmann started his St. Louis, Missouri-area business in his 20s, and his rise to success was paved with great ideas that were also well-executed.
On-Site Series
S1.E11: How Renting Equipment is Helping Solve a Contractor’s Labor, Materials-Availability Issues
When Johnson & Galyon traded its equipment for rentals, they freed up people and buildings where they can stage materials with long lead times. Here’s how it helps them get the ‘very best pricing’ from subcontractors.
On-Site Series
S1.E10: Some Benefits that Convinced Johnson & Galyon to Spend More Renting than Owning Fleet
In deciding, the general contractor was ‘confident’ renting all of its equipment needs would cost more. Here’s how the move improved project and fleet management to make it a good investment.
On-Site Series
S1.E9: Contractor Counts the Ways Renting Improved its Equipment Operations
When Johnson & Galyon decided to rent all of its equipment needs from a single rental partner, they expected machine performance to improve but CEO Doug Kennedy seems a little surprised at how deeply the value penetrated into his company.
On-Site Series
S1.E8: The Surprises that Eased Johnson & Galyon into a Rental Partnership that Adds Value
How the east-Tennessee general contractor made it look easy to ensure pricing, quality and service it could depend on in structuring its commitment to rent all of its equipment needs from a single partner.
Profit Matters
Cat Trial 13: Archie Lyons Finds the Perfect Fit for Trial 13
Profit Matters
Cat Trial 13: Cat Services Played a Major Role
Profit Matters
Cat Trial 13: When Your Book is Brought to Life
Construction Technology
IRONPROS 101: How to Make You a Better Buyer
Become a better buyer with IRONPROS, a destination site for expert-grade buyers' insights, research and comparison.
On-Site Series
S1.E7: What Changes Convinced Johnson & Galyon to Trade In its Equipment Fleet for Rentals?
One of East Tennessee’s biggest general contractors took the long view of challenges presented by new equipment, vendor practices and labor availability to gain big improvements in equipment performance.
Business
Should You Sell Your Construction Equipment Online?
Online tools are available to sell your heavy equipment, safely and profitably
Profit Matters
Cat Global Operator Challenge: Slow and Steady Wins the Race
On-Site Series
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.
On-Site Series
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.
On-Site Series
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.
Profit Matters
Cat Global Operator Challenge Offers Small Contractor a Chance to Test Technology
On-Site Series
Cat Operator Challenge Veteran Offers Pointers for a Championship Run
