# Live from Washington DC, A Celebration of Construction on the National Mall

- Show: [Manufacturing Happy Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour)
- Published: 2023-07-04
- Length: 1h 04m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-07-04-live-from-washington-dc-a-celebration-of-construction-on-the-national-mall
- Listen: https://manufacturinghappyhour.com/DC23

## Summary

Host Chris Luecke presents a highlight reel from the 2023 Celebration of Construction Equipment on the National Mall, featuring interviews with leaders from Komatsu, Caterpillar, Bobcat, John Deere, Volvo, and Trimble. The episode covers the industry's shift toward autonomous and alternative-fuel machinery, the critical workforce shortage, and the impact of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) on funding and policy. Key themes include using technology to bridge the skills gap, the recyclability of asphalt, and the growing role of startups in the traditional construction sector.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-07-04-live-from-washington-dc-a-celebration-of-construction-on-the-national-mall#t=0) Introduction: 2023 Celebration of Construction Equipment
- [5:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-07-04-live-from-washington-dc-a-celebration-of-construction-on-the-national-mall#t=346) Rod Schrader on Automation and Workforce Challenges
- [12:32](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-07-04-live-from-washington-dc-a-celebration-of-construction-on-the-national-mall#t=752) Jim Young and Jesse Mabis on Recruiting and Technology
- [19:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-07-04-live-from-washington-dc-a-celebration-of-construction-on-the-national-mall#t=1177) Kate Foxwood on IIJA Implementation and R&D Tax Credits
- [25:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-07-04-live-from-washington-dc-a-celebration-of-construction-on-the-national-mall#t=1514) Brian Dietz and Jason Anzberger on Maximizing Uptime
- [31:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-07-04-live-from-washington-dc-a-celebration-of-construction-on-the-national-mall#t=1875) Marianne Graves and Todd Raker on Safety Technology
- [34:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-07-04-live-from-washington-dc-a-celebration-of-construction-on-the-national-mall#t=2052) Pete Large on Digital Control Systems and Productivity
- [36:41](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-07-04-live-from-washington-dc-a-celebration-of-construction-on-the-national-mall#t=2201) Matt Smith and Steve Flaherty on Sustainability and Startups
- [43:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-07-04-live-from-washington-dc-a-celebration-of-construction-on-the-national-mall#t=2581) Reginald and Ilmar on Alternative Power Sources
- [47:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-07-04-live-from-washington-dc-a-celebration-of-construction-on-the-national-mall#t=2859) Jake Jeffords on Damage Prevention and Aggregates
- [49:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-07-04-live-from-washington-dc-a-celebration-of-construction-on-the-national-mall#t=2973) Jim McAvoy on Aggregates and IIJA Stability
- [55:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2023-07-04-live-from-washington-dc-a-celebration-of-construction-on-the-national-mall#t=3342) Esther McGorka and Jamie Rausch on Asphalt Recycling

## Topics

- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises, companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Komatsu (company)
- Caterpillar (company)
- Bobcat (company)
- John Deere (company)
- Volvo (company)
- Trimble (company)
- Manitou (company)
- Vermeer Corporation (company)
- NicoTech (company)
- AEM (company)
- JD Link (product)
- Carl D. Perkins CTE Act (other)
- Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (other)

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