From logging and mining to construction and general contracting, host Tyler Simmons will sit down with industry professionals to dive deep into the roles they (and their machine) play in our communities. Join us for insightful conversations about industry trends and advice from folks with decades of experience in and around heavy equipment. See you In The Yard!
Matt Study started Sapphire Construction in 2018 after working across heavy civil, highway and general contracting. What started with a mini excavator and a desire to build a business of his own has now grown into a dirt work business with 15 pieces of equipment and a roughly 10 person crew.
Matt joined us In The Yard to share what he's learned about growing a business from from hiring the right people and accurately bidding work to managing equipment costs and cash flow. He also talks about Sapphire’s approach to Cat equipment, grade control technology and becoming a recognizable company in Montana’s Flathead Valley.
28 Sept 2026
Digging into Mining with the McClure Center
What role do minerals and mining play in Idaho’s future? In this episode, we're joined In The Yard by Katherine Himes, director of the McClure Center for Public Policy Research to talk about Idaho’s mineral resources, critical minerals and the importance of putting clear, nonpartisan information into the hands of communities.
14 Sept 2026
The Future of Construction: Kristin Gaskill
What keeps construction leaders up at night? According to Caterpillar's Vice President of Technology, Kristin Gaskill, it’s rarely the machine itself. It’s people, process, safety, and finding ways to do more with less.
In this episode of In The Yard, Tyler Simmons sits down with Kristin to talk through how Caterpillar is helping customers tackle their toughest challenges through technology.
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