Three contractors provide resources that help them stay informed about the latest trends in the construction industry.
What do you read, listen to or watch to stay on top of your industry?
Resources for Staying Sharp
Eric Yarbrough, E & B Dirt Works, Rogersville, Alabama
“I look at Construction Today. I also listen to the CONEXPO podcast, and I have friends in the industry and I talk to them regularly.”
Jack Eike, Wood Duck Landscapes and BluGrade Earthworks, Yale, Iowa
“Social media platforms: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok. Instagram is my chosen favorite. I follow dozens of other landscaping and excavation contractors from multiple industries. I can see what’s happening around the country and the world in my industry.”
Chad Mitchell, T.E. Stevens Construction, Birmingham, Alabama
“Our company is utilizing BuildWitt through not only the supervision side, but also getting field employees to engage in the app. It offers many tools for success in the construction industry. It has thousands of videos and podcasts that focus on any part of the construction field. No matter what role or experience level you’re at, they have a video topic on it. Safety, equipment and tool training, production, people skills — it’s all there and then some.”
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