Co Host Intro: Nate Miller & James Gurule

Co Host Intro: Nate Miller & James Gurule

Get to know the two IMA Cohosts  1st part Nate  2nd part James

You Can’t Automate Grit: Fleet Safety, AI, and the Human Factor

Cameras don’t fix bad culture. AI doesn’t replace judgment. Liberty Energy’s Michael Tuomi explains how fleet safety actually works—and why technology only amplifies what’s already there.

Perry Silvey Intro

Learn a little about Perry.

Suicide Awareness & Mental Health w/ Heather Strong Gutierrez

Construction has some of the highest rates of suicide and substance use in the country. Yet many workers still feel pressure to stay silent. In this episode, Heather Strong Gutierrez, Director of Safety at JHL Constructors, talks about turning pain into purpose after losing her son to a fentanyl overdose. She explains why safety must include mental and emotional health, not just physical hazards. The group explores: * Why stigma remains a major barrier * How strong relationships on job sites create trust * Ways supervisors can step in early * How easy access to resources increases the chance someone reaches out * Why caring for people also strengthens performance and retention This is a real conversation about what it takes to build a culture where people are supported before a crisis happens. If you lead people in construction, this episode is required listening.

Underground Warfare: The Future of Utility Infrastructure

Focus: The evolving demands on underground infrastructure and how utility contractors can stay ahead.