Tomlinson at the Half: A Mid-Year Town Hall Conversation

Welcome to Red Army Radio! In this episode, Rob Pierce hosts a special roundtable conversation with senior leaders across the Tomlinson Group to reflect on the first half of 2025. Joined by Adam Hendriks, Graziela Girardi, Francis Brazeau, and Ron Tomlinson, the group covers strategy, technology, market conditions, and what’s ahead for the Red Army. From AI and automation to project wins and cross-team collaboration, this town hall offers a clear snapshot of the pulse of the business and where we’re heading together as One Team.  Episode Highlights: Rob and Ron reflect on how internal alignment and better communication are driving performance. Graciela shares construction wins, including the Ottawa Hospital project and a record-setting winter for equipment utilization. The group talks AI, automation, and how new tools are saving time, boosting safety, and enhancing customer value. Francis spotlights innovations in concrete mix optimization  A  look at market conditions: interest rates, housing starts, and regional slowdowns. The importance of internal customer service and why breaking down silos is key to success. The group highlights the exceptional work of field teams, the energy of summer students, and the strong collaboration happening across divisions.   Key Takeaways: “We have lots of great teams. When they connect and collaborate, it multiplies the business. “If you touch a smartphone, tablet, or computer—AI will change how you work.” "The Aggregates team took a real leap forward in putting it [automation] on the most complicated plant first." “Utilization this winter was the highest we’ve seen in 10 years.” "You have to keep evolving and changing. Just when you think you’ve got it figured out—the game changes." “We're a longstanding business—but that doesn’t mean we don’t need to challenge our processes.”  “Strategy isn’t separate from the business—what you’re doing is the strategy."