The Blue Collar Business Podcast (Page 2)

Jul 3, 2026 News

How Extreme Weather Risk Shifts Operational Demands for Infrastructure and Civil Contractors

Evolving climate patterns force utility and excavation contractors to adapt preconstruction workflows and fleet safety protocols for volatile field conditions.

Jul 2, 2026 News

How Commercial Dump Trailer Durability and Efficiency Drive Job Site Productivity

Selecting dump trailers with reinforced frames and reliable hydraulic systems minimizes down time and protects contractor project margins.

Jul 1, 2026 News

Fuel Smart Strategies to Cut Field Waste Without Slowing Construction Production

Specialty trade contractors can protect thin project margins by combining equipment telematics with improved job-site workflows to eliminate fuel waste.

Jul 1, 2026

Ep. 96 - No More Reopened Trenches: Tech That Actually Works with Alec Pestov

Middle-market contractors lose serious profit to downtime and billing disputes. vGIS founder Alec Pestov joins the show to discuss how practical, phone-based 3D scanning eliminates the underground documentation nightmare, protects project margins, and provides field crews with undisputed proof.

Jun 30, 2026 News

The 2026 TVA Integrates Resource Plan, Drives Regional Pipeline and Substation Construction

The Tennessee Valley Authority maps out a massive natural gas expansion over 25 years to balance power demands from AI and data centers.

Jun 29, 2026 News

How Specialty Contractors Can Scale Crews Safely For Emergency Storm Response

Specialty trade operators must balance automated labor rules with rigorous financial tracking to maintain high field safety during emergency storm response.