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CONTENTSSPECIAL ISSUE 2023 © 2023 Utah Asphalt Pavement Association (UAPA) | The newsLINK Group, LLC. All rights reserved. On the Road is published four times each year by The newsLINK Group, LLC for UAPA and is the official publication for the association. The information contained in this publication is intended to provide general information for review and consideration. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. If you need legal advice or assistance, it is strongly recommended that you contact an attorney as to your specific circumstances. The statements and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the association, its board of directors, or the publisher. Likewise, the appearance of advertisements within this publication does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of any product or service advertised. On the Road is a collective work, and as such, some articles are submitted by authors who are independent of UAPA. While UAPA encourages a first-print policy, in cases where this is not possible, every effort has been made to comply with any known reprint guidelines or restrictions. Content may not be reproduced or reprinted without prior written permission. For further information, please contact the publisher at 855-747-4003. OUR OFFICES 10808 South River Front Parkway, Suite 368 South Jordan, Utah 84095 2023 BOARD MEMBERS EXECUTIVE COMMIT TEE PRESIDENT Doug Watson CMT Techni cal Ser vi ces PAST PRESIDENT Jef f Collard Hales Sand & Gravel PRESIDENT-ELECT Bup Minardi Mountain Regional Equipment Solut ions SECRETARY Cody Rhoades Wheeler Machiner y, Co. TREASURER Casey Hawkins Geneva Rock Product s BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jason Klaumann Grani te Const ruct ion, Inc. Ryan Dalling Geneva Rock Product s Tim Nevenner Ki lgore Companies Wayco Bailey HF Sinc lai r Jim Hulse Mountain States Asphal t Dale Hansen Asphal t Mater ial s, Inc. Jared Wright Peak Asphal t Bup Minardi Mountain Regional Equipment Solut ions Mike Kurz Staker Parson Mater ial s & Const ruct ion Dean Garret t Morgan Pavement Sam Beuke Suncor Energy (USA), Inc. 4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE WELCOME TO THE 2023 UTAH ASPHALT CONFERENCE 6 REGISTER TODAY! UTAH ASPHALT CONFERENCE 7 UAC SPONSORSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE 8 2022 AWARDS: SUBMIT YOUR NOMINEE TODAY! 12 THANK YOU 2023 UAC SPONSORS 15 WHY BE AN EXHIBITOR AT THE 2023 UAC? 16 JOIN OUR 2023 EXHIBITORS LIST – RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY 17 EXHIBITION HALL MAP 18 KEYNOTE SPEAKER: CARLOS BRACERAS, UDOT INNOVATION, EFFICIENCIES AND PLANS FOR 2023 22 KEYNOTE SPEAKER: BRAXTON MCCOY STORYTELLER, HORSEMAN, WOUNDED WARRIOR 26 KEYNOTE SPEAKER: AARON WITT DEVELOPING THE WORKFORCE 31 REGISTER TODAY! 2023 UAC NETWORKING DINNER & SOCIAL HOUR AT TOPGOLF 32 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES 3
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE REED RYAN Looking back, it is hard to not be proud of what we have all achieved through the growth and development of the conference over the past 10 years. in the agenda. New to Asphalt? There is a track designed just for you where you can learn basics, such as what an emulsion is or the fundamentals of compaction and segregation and why they matter. Already an expert on the job? We have a track designed just for you with more graduate-level topics, including the latest research on the use of plastics in asphalt and the best way to responsibly design, engineer, and construct pavements with reclaimed asphalt pavements (RAP). Are you in a leadership position within your organization? We have a track for you too! Come and learn about what the electrification of our infrastructure means for our industry or why you should be in the know about technologies such as Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) and where it is headed both in the State of Utah and nationally. Of course, even with some of the changes, the staples of our conference remain. Preservation of our roadways and assets is as important as ever when we may be facing a recession. Also, we always want to celebrate our industry leaders, our Hall of Fame Inductee, and all the great projects that took place in the state over the course of the past year. We look forward to seeing you at the 2023 Utah Asphalt Conference. A conference is only as good as the people who attend it, and we simply have some of the best. Beyond the classrooms of education and the booths made for networking, I hope you will take the time to take away something from the conference that will help you get better at your job. I recently heard a public speaker say that people, at best, only remember roughly 20% of anything you say to them, so here is my 20% for the 2023 Utah Asphalt Conference: Get Better. The conference will give you the tools, but only you have the will. Put the two together, and 2023 can and will be a great year for you. The conference stands on the cusp of the construction season this year. I cannot think of a better way to start it all off than at the 2023 Utah Asphalt Conference – we look forward to you joining us! WELCOME TO THE 2023 UTAH ASPHALT CONFERENCE Welcome to a special Utah Asphalt Conference edition of the On the Road magazine! I am grateful for the opportunity to both welcome and invite you to join us for the 2023 Utah Asphalt Conference happening on March 28 and 29 at the Mountain America Exposition Center (Expo Center) in Sandy, UT. Looking back, it is hard to not be proud of what we have all achieved through the growth and development of the conference over the past 10 years. For a smaller state such as Utah, our conference rivals almost any other asphalt conference across the entire country! And while the number of attendees, exhibitors, and bulk space does matter for the overall conference experience, I continue to stand firm in the belief that the most important thing we can do is deliver a top-notch education each year through our 28 sessions. Often going unrecognized, the Planning Committee for the conference does an amazing job of bringing together and blending both national and local expertise and trends for attendees to understand the major developments, trends, practices, and technology influencing our industry. To that end, I am confident there is something at the Utah Asphalt Conference for everyone. We have purposefully redesigned our tracks this year to fit different needs and different positions in our industry more clearly 4
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REGISTER TODAY! Mountain America Expo Center | Sandy, Utah THE UTAH ASPHALT CONFERENCE (UAC) IS THE PREMIER ASPHALT-RELATED EVENT IN THE STATE OF UTAH. Join us for the 2023 UAC and learn more about the tools, technologies, and best practices you need to accomplish your goals. Sponsorships are available. Register today or sign up to be a sponsor by scanning the QR code: During the first night of the conference, we will hold our Second Annual UAC Networking Dinner & Social Hour at Topgolf from 6pm-8pm, where you can network, have fun and socialize with your peers. Register for the Topgolf event by scanning the QR code: U TAH A S PHA L T PAV EME N T A S SOC I AT I ON U TAH A S PHA L T CON F E R E NC E MA RC H 28 -29, 2023 https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/ event?oeidk=a07eji1xnji8de9db81&llr=vq5zhinab https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejizdvv4cc9d1833&oseq=&c=&ch= 6
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2022 INDUSTRY LEADER AWARD The Utah Asphalt Pavement Associations’ Industry Leader Award is a prestigious award given each year, at the Utah Asphalt Conference, to the individual who demonstrates commitment and leadership to the industry, UAPA, themselves, and the community. Having been nominated and chosen from among peers, this individual strives to represent all that is best about the asphalt pavement industry in Utah. Scan the QR code to download the nomination form: https://utahasphalt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ 2022-Industry-Leader-Award-Form.pdf 2022 UTAH LARGE/SMALL ASPHALT PROJECT OF THE YEAR Scan the QR code to download the nomination form: https://utahasphalt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ 2022-Project-of-the-Year-Nomination-Form.pdf 2022 QUALITY IN PAVEMENT PRESERVATION AWARD Scan the QR code to download the nomination form: https://utahasphalt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ 2022-Pavement-Preservation-Award.pdf UAPA $1500 ONE-TIME ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP The Utah Asphalt Pavement Association’s Scholarship Award helps to ensure the future of the asphalt pavement industry in Utah. Its purpose is to support students residing in Utah who are pursuing a degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Utah. Awardees will be selected using standard recipient selection procedures as developed by the UAPA Scholarship Committee based on application. Awards shall be based on demonstrated need, scholastic achievement, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting the mission of the Utah Asphalt Pavement Association (UAPA). Scan the QR code to download the nomination form: https://utahasphalt.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ 2022-UAPA-Scholarship-Applicaiton.pdf 2022 AWARDS SUBMIT YOUR NOMINEE TODAY! 8
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WHY BE AN EXHIBITOR AT THE 2023 UAC? Being an exhibitor at the Utah Asphalt Conference is a perfect way to meet industryminded people, build marketing lists and generate qualified sales leads. See what our top exhibitors have to say … “The show continues to grow year over year and offers an excellent opportunity to meet with a focused audience.” Dave Kolesky, Road Building Specialist and PCE Product Specialist UT/ID “We support the ones who build our world.” “The UAC Conference is such a great event! Goodfellow loves how this event brings so many people within the asphalt industry together. This conference gives us the opportunity to connect with so many people, show them our equipment and talk to them about what we do.” Trevor Brindley, Utah Branch General Manager Honnen is your authorized dealer for John Deere construction equipment and Wirtgen Group equipment, including Wirtgen milling machines, Vogele asphalt pavers, Hamm asphalt and soil compaction rollers, and Kleemann crushers. Let Honnen be your source for all makes, parts, services, technology, used equipment, and rentals. Visit honnen.com or email Dave Kolesky at DaveKolesky@honnen.com to learn more. Driven by the purpose of supporting the ones who build our world, Wheeler Machinery, Co. offers the equipment and expertise the paving industry demands. As Utah’s Cat dealer since 1951, Wheeler has a broad range of machines for your road projects, including skid steers, rollers, compactors, pavers, and more. From parts and service to rental and financing options, Wheeler has multiple solutions to meet your specific needs. To learn more, please visit www.campbellcompanies.com. Goodfellow Corporation was founded in 1960 by Lynn Goodfellow in Southern California. We have over 60 years of experience in the aggregate industry. We are an Astec dealer and represent many other products, so we offer a wide variety of equipment and support to our customers. Today, we have five locations: Boulder City, NV; Lindon, UT; El Mirage, AZ; Reno, NV and Lake Elsinore, CA. Visit www.goodfellow.com to learn more. RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY! Space is available on a first come first serve basis and is limited. Please contact Keri Dumont at keri@utahasphalt.org. 15
JOIN OUR 2023 EXHIBITORS RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY Bulk Area 1 Goodfellow Corporation Bulk Area 1 Honnen Equipment Bulk Area 1 Performance Ford Truck Country Bulk Area 1 TBEI/J-Craft Bulk Area 1 Holland Equipment Bulk Area 2 Wheeler Machinery, Co. Bulk Area 3 Wheeler Machinery, Co. Bulk Area 3 Century Equipment Bulk Area 3 Maxwell Products, Inc. Bulk Area 3 Olympus Equipment Bulk Area 3 Kenworth Bulk Area 4 Crafco, Inc. Bulk Area 4 RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. Bulk Area 4 Cate Equipment Company 101 Ad Wear 102 Go Pave Utah 103 Twin "D", Inc. 104 Bonneville Asphalt & Repair 105 Concrete Stabilization Technologies, Inc. 106 Blue Stakes of Utah 811 107-112 STILL AVAILABLE 201 Cutler Repaving, Inc. 202 Bidadoo 203 Intermountain Traffic Safety, Inc. 204 Precision Concrete Cutting 205 Trafficade Service Companies 206-210 STILL AVAILABLE 301 TMS International 302 FORCE America, Inc. 303 All States Materials Group 304-306 STILL AVAILABLE 401 Asphalt Zipper 402 Traffic Logix 403 Meyer Laboratory 404 Weathernet 501 Kimball Equipment Company 502 Kimball Equipment Company 503 InstroTek, Inc. 504 Ingevity, Inc. – Evotherm 505 Seal Coat Supply, Inc. 506 Kilgore Companies 507 CMT Technical Services 508 CMT Technical Services 509 Geneva Rock Products 510 Geneva Rock Products 511 Asphalt Systems, Inc. 512 Utah Testing & Engineering 513 Interwest Safety Supply, Inc. 514 Asphalt Materials, Inc. 515 BuildWitt 516 Utah LTAP 517 Oldcastle Infrastructure 518 Zonar Systems 519 Utah National Guard 520 Owen Equipment 521 Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers 522 Maxwell Products, Inc. 601 Wheeler Machinery, Co. 602 Wheeler Machinery, Co. 603 ICM Solutions 604 ICM Solutions 701 Mountain Regional Equipment Solutions 702 Mountain Regional Equipment Solutions 703 Honnen Equipment 704 Holbrook Asphalt 705 Peak Asphalt 706 Granite Construction 801 Pacific GeoSource 802 Terracon Consultants, Inc. 803 Surface Tech, LLC 804 Morgan Pavement 805 Nu Rock Asphalt Coatings 806 Andersen Asphalt, LLC 807 Andersen Asphalt, LLC 808 Staker Parson Materials & Construction 809 M&M Asphalt Services 810 Coughlin Company 901 Goodfellow Corporation 902 Prime Vision 903 Lakeview Asphalt Products, LLC 904 Holland Equipment 905 Kueper North America, LLC 906 SealMaster Utah 907 Straight Stripe Painting, Inc. 908 Sync Aggregate 909 UNIQUE Paving 910 Arkema – Road Science 911 Earthwave Technologies, Inc. 912 SealMaster Utah 16
EXHIBITION HALL MAP 107 108 109 110 111 112 101 102 103 104 105 106 907 908 909 910 911 912 901 902 903 904 905 906 206 207 208 209 210 201 202 203 204 205 806 807 808 809 810 801 802 803 804 805 304 305 306 301 302 303 403 404 401 402 603 604 601 602 501 512 502 513 503 514 504 515 505 516 506 517 507 518 508 519 509 520 510 521 511 522 704 805 706 701 702 703 BULK AREA 4 BREAK AREA BREAK AREA BULK AREA 3 BULK AREA 5 EXPO HALL ENTRANCE EVENT REGISTRATION & CHECK-IN 200 MEETING ROOMS 300 MEETING ROOMS STAGE BULK AREA 1 LUNCH AREA BULK AREA 2 400 MEETING ROOMS RESERVED: AVAILABLE: SPACE STILL AVAILABLE! Contact Keri at keri@utahasphalt.org today. 17
Carlos Braceras, UDOT Innovation, Efficiencies and Plans for 2023 KEYNOTE SPEAKER Every year since, for the last twenty-five years or so, the UDOT Innovation and Efficiencies Report has been published in response to UDOT’s budget asks from the legislature. As Carlos Braceras, the longtime Executive Director of UDOT puts it, “At first, we were required to provide an accounting, and now we continue to do it because we feel it’s important to be accountable for what we do and what we spend. This report has also evolved into something that motivates our people to innovate. We’ve saved at least six million in efficiencies every year. It’s something we’re really proud of.” This year’s report starts with “The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has a Mission to enhance quality of life through transportation. As careful stewards of taxpayer dollars, we aim to execute that goal in the most effective way – providing the greatest value with every penny we invest. Since 1997, UDOT has reported on the ways we deliver value with efficiency and innovation, and every year we continue to find new and better ways to fulfill our Mission. The imperative for UDOT to provide a safe, reliable transportation system has perhaps never been more important or challenging. Utah’s population is increasing at a tremendous rate, with our population expected to double by 2050. We cannot, and will not, double our lane miles to match the increasing population. With so much change in our state, industry, and technology, we’re constantly adapting in every part of our business. At UDOT, innovation is part of our DNA. Utah is nationally recognized for its legacy of continually seeking ways to do things better, faster, and more efficiently. We’ve had some high-profile successes, like accelerated bridge construction (ABC) and delivering the country’s first designbuild transportation megaproject. And we’ve also had successes that were less obvious, yet still incredibly important. This report includes examples that cover the spectrum, from moving bridges to improving safety. And regardless of whether these innovations made the news or are behind the scenes, they all have one thing in common: they help us make life better and safer for everyone using Utah’s transportation system.” 18
UAPA had the chance to sit down with Carlos Braceras to talk plans for 2023 and innovation immediately jumped to the top of the conversation. Q: So, let’s talk about innovation. It seems like it’s something that you are focused on and very proud of. A: First, innovation is paramount to what we do here. It must be. It’s how the public sees us; we need to continually look for ways to do things better. Utah was the first state in the country to build bridges out of traffic and then move them into place. It was groundbreaking at the time. The goal, of course, is to get things done faster, better, and more economically. That’s the whole point of innovation, right? And building a culture of innovation is key to continuous improvement, as well as supporting an overall strategy of success, which directly supports our mission. Q: How has UDOT evolved over the years, with an eye to the innovations developed year over year? A: It used to be that our main goal was the movement of cars through our communities. But that goal has evolved to moving people and the things that people need. We have moved from building highways to transit systems. It’s very exciting. Utah is very unique in that we’re the fastest-growing state in the U.S., and we don’t have the physical room to grow our highways incrementally to accommodate the growth. Utah’s population is expected to grow to over five million by 2050, and much of that growth will take place in the urbanized areas of the Wasatch Front. We need to be innovative in how we deal with it all. We need transit systems that bring our communities together and facilitate connecting people to workplaces and leisure places in a way that makes sense. Q: How can UAPA be part of this vision? A: The number one thing that we need to do is to take care of the foundation of highways that we have. Our current infrastructure is a 44-billion-dollar asset, 24 billion of which is asphalt and concrete. This has to be top of mind, as we can’t invest in other fundamental projects if we don’t protect and maintain what we have. We have very cold weather and very warm weather in our state, which takes a heavy toll on our pavements. We are fortunate to have the professionals that we do in the asphalt industry here in Utah. Q: Is there anything that you are especially excited about for 2023? A: Absolutely. We’re focused on USATS – Utah Statewide Active Transportation System – which is more than just a way to get from one place to another. We want to move people and goods easily within and across our communities. A well-functioning transit system feeds a vibrant economy. We’re working on double-tracking Front Runner, which will make a huge impact on commutes. And probably the most exciting thing, which is also something that Governor Cox is passionate about, is a goal to create a statewide trail system that connects every existing trail in our state, from Bear Lake to St. George. It’s an intrastate trail system. This is long-term, and it may not be completely finished in our lifetimes, but it’s a fabulous and lofty vision that will positively impact us all. We want to give people transportation options and allow them to choose how they want to travel – whether it be by car, bus, train, walking, or biking – to get where they want to go freely and safely. Q: Any last and parting thoughts about this industry and the contribution it makes to us all? A: I think that the transportation industry in all its forms – from highways to technological innovations is incredibly exciting. It’s the best business. I think people need a purpose, and transportation matters. I love our industry. Please scan the QR code for the full UDOT I&E Report. https://drive.google.com/file/d/ 1ieunSDKcu2HQX4b9dONUjRfeoC047IJf/view We have moved from building highways to transit systems. It’s very exciting. 19
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Braxton McCoy has over a decade of public speaking experience and has engaged a wide variety of audiences, including Fortune 500 executives, military members, rehabilitation centers, and NBA, MLB, and NFL players and executives. He is unmistakably humble, raw, compassionate, and humorous; his powerful story and frank methods of introducing these values stay with audience members long after the ovation has come to an end. In 2006, Sgt. Braxton McCoy (Ret.), while performing a security detail outside of Ramadi, Iraq, was severely wounded by a suicide bomber. Both his legs and arms were broken in multiple places, his spine was fractured, he had a number of fractured ribs, there was bleeding in the brain, and he had a severed medial nerve in his right hand. What followed was over two dozen surgeries and nearly a decade of physical therapy and rehabilitation. It was during his long-term recovery that Sgt. McCoy twice served as a National Advocate for the Army Wounded Warrior Program and twice as a Veterans’ Advocate for the Coalition of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans in the District of Columbia. Those four years as an advocate were focused on getting veterans back to work as a meaningful way to outflank Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). In 2013, Sgt. McCoy started the Warrior Employment Project, a non-profit designed to connect veteran families in need with CEOs and CIOs. The non-profit had the dual purpose of leading veterans to employment as well as working with these families to solve immediate financial problems impeding their progress. In 2018, he ceased running that non-profit initiative and now spends his time training horses and writing and speaking about what it takes to overcome the challenges that life inevitably sends our way. When he is not working, you can find Sgt. McCoy interacting with the horses he loves, climbing mountains to reach the best hunting and fishing in America’s backcountry, teaching others to hunt and fish, or competing in endurance races. As a result of his service, he has been awarded several medals, including an Army Commendation Medal with V Device for exceptionally valorous achievement in combat and a Purple Heart. If you want to know more about his incredible journey, his book The Glass Factory is available for purchase at braxtonmccoy.com. 23
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER Aaron Witt: DEVELOPING THE WORKFORCE THE REALITY OF THE DIRT WORLD’S WORKFORCE The National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) estimates 41% of the current construction workforce will retire by 2031.3 It takes eight to 12 years to fully train someone as a construction craft professional, so it’ll be nearly a decade before new hires reach the same skill level as those retirees.4 That — coupled with the current workforce shortage — paints a pretty ugly picture for the Dirt World’s future. But that future isn’t acceptable. The Dirt World makes everything society needs to function; we cannot The workforce is the Dirt World’s biggest problem today. From September to December 2021, 789,000 construction workers quit their jobs.1 In 2022, the industry faced a shortage of 650,000 workers.2 Who’s going to step into those roles? The people you develop today will be your workforce tomorrow. We’ll explore the ways you can develop your workforce. But first, let’s look at the current situation. survive without it. “We can't fail because this industry is essential. Our communities, our future generations, depend on us to figure this out,” says Aaron Witt, CEO of BuildWitt. So, Dirt World companies must fix the workforce problem — and they must change to do it. "We cannot continue the status quo. What we’re doing is clearly not working; we need to go beyond what we’ve done up to this point,” Aaron explains. “No one’s coming to save us. We’ve got to save ourselves here.” 26
So, how can Dirt World companies solve the workforce problem? By following these three steps to develop the workforce: 1. CHANGE PERCEPTIONS OF THE INDUSTRY Over the past 100 years, the workforce has shifted from manual labor to knowledge labor; you can see that when you look at the top five companies in America. Companies like Standard Oil and Bethlehem Steel have been replaced by Apple and Amazon. The shift toward knowledge work has damaged the Dirt World’s reputation. People have begun to believe myths about the industry, like: • There’s no money in working with your hands. • People only work construction if they’re too dumb for college. • It’s just a bunch of old guys cussing at each other and telling dirty jokes. You know none of those things are true — but young people don’t. All they know is that parents and teachers are pushing them away from the Dirt World because a college degree or knowledge work is “better” than manual labor. Scan the QR code to read more about more myths the next generation believes about the Dirt World. https://www.buildwitt.com/learning-hub/dirtworld/myths-the-next-generation-believesabout-the-dirt-world In reality, those young people’s talents may be best suited to blue-collar work. And the Dirt World offers many opportunities like: • Camaraderie • Financial stability • Career growth and leadership • Outdoor work, often in different places • Immediate gratification of seeing what you made • Community service The first step to workforce development is showcasing the positives to change how the next generation of workers perceives the industry. You can do this by sharing your current employees’ stories on your website and social media. What brought them to this industry? Why do they love it? When people see others living the lifestyle they want, they’re more likely to try the same jobs. 2. ALIGN YOUR BUSINESS WITH HUMAN NATURE You’ve probably seen the pyramid of needs. It starts with our most basic physical needs — food, water, shelter. Then it moves up to safety, belonging, esteem, and self-actualization (which means reaching one’s full potential.) We meet some of those needs through our own efforts, family, and friends. However, people spend many of their waking hours at work. So much of our need-fulfillment comes from our jobs. Workers bring home paychecks so that they can put a roof over their family’s heads. They crave job security so that they can feel safe and not worry about tomorrow. They work hard so that they can feel like they’re accomplishing goals and reaching their potential. Your workers’ concerns will always be to meet their own needs first. That’s human nature. As a leader, you must give people what they need so they can focus on work and help meet your needs in return. Here’s what the pyramid of needs looks like for Dirt World workers: • Pay, benefits, and flexibility. Are you paying them enough to live comfortably? Can they have a good family life alongside this job? Can people enter the industry easily? • Trust and belonging. Do leaders and workers trust each other? Is the culture respectful and communicative? • Recognition and growth. Do you praise people for jobs well-done? Do top performers get to move up? Do you ask people where they want their careers to go? • Purpose and full potential. Have you clearly defined your mission? Do people know how their work benefits society? Do you know your people’s gifts — and do you help them use those gifts? If you answered “no” to any of those questions, consider how you can improve that area. For example, maybe a foreman yells at people or ignores the value of their experience. Your crew’s need for trust and belonging is unmet — and so is the foreman’s. So maybe you train the foreman and crew on leadership to help create the trust they need to work well together. 27
That brings us to . . . 3. TRAIN YOUR WORKFORCE Research has found that 52% of manual laborers are unsatisfied with their jobs.5 So, we asked over 600 Dirt World workers what one thing would most improve their job satisfaction. The number one answer was a pay raise. (Remember, that’s the most basic need. They’re most concerned with putting food on the table, keeping the lights on, and providing for their families.) The number two answer was training. In fact, other studies have found that construction workers think of training as a type of reward.6 Your people want to learn and grow. They want to do a good job that they can be proud of — and that their kids can be proud of. They’re practically begging for training . . . but most of them don’t get it. One in five site workers told us they never get training. One-third of people in all roles said they get training once a year or less. Of those who do get training, nearly two-thirds say it stinks. Your people want more, better training, and they're willing to quit working for you and go work somewhere else to get it. But if you train them well, they’re AaronWitt OF BUILDWITT more likely to stay with you. Potential recruits are also more likely to want to work for you, because they see that you’re willing to invest in them and help them achieve their goals — goals that benefit you, too. Scan the QR code to learn more about why you may have high turnover rates: https://www.buildwitt.com/learning-hub/ reasons-you-have-high-turnover Training is a core part of attracting, retaining, and developing your workforce. So, it’s essential to find an effective, modern, easy-to-retain training program. The Dirt World makes everything society needs to function; we cannot survive without it. 28
Call us today. (800) 488-2436 | Salt Lake City, UT brodychemical.com We’ve been providing the asphalt pavement industry here in Utah with asphalt-release products that are safe and the highest of quality since 1991. CONCLUSION Earlier, we depicted a grim future for the Dirt World, but there’s another possibility. Imagine a future when people view construction and heavy civil work as noble. Imagine children who grow up wanting to be construction workers, and their parents are proud of their choice. Imagine a time when there is no workforce challenge. That future is possible. It begins when you: 1. Change perceptions of the industry 2. Align your business with human nature 3. Train your workforce Learn how BuildWitt helps through training software and marketing services at www.buildwitt.com/how-we-help. 1. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2022/04/25/how-the-great-resignation-affected-construction 2. https://www.abc.org/News-Media/News-Releases/entryid/19255/abc-construction-industry-faces-workforce-shortage-of-650-000-in-2022 3. https://www.nccer.org/news-research/newsroom/pressrelease/it-is-critical-to-revitalize-the-u.s.-workforce-development-system 4. https://www.nccer.org/news-research/research/rt335 5. https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2016/10/06/3-how-americans-view-their-jobs/ 6. http://research.engr.oregonstate.edu/hernandez/sites/research.engr.oregonstate.edu.hernandez/files/what_do_construction_workers_really_ want_a_study_about_representation_importance_and_perception_of_us_construction_occupational_rewards.pdf 29
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