Partnership Demonstrates Commitment to Jobsite Employee Preparation

Working together, The DDS Companies – an Artera Company, Reed Manufacturing and BuildWitt constructed an expansive series of tool safety videos. An underground utility contractor, manufacturer and software company, respectively, banded together to develop training videos for proper use and safety techniques to keep utility contractors informed and ready.

Individual videos range from handheld ratchet shears up to large diameter pipe cutters. They also branch into PE (polyethylene) pipe handling tools such as squeeze-off tools and PVC beveling tools. After weeks of script writing and coordination, the team assembled in Rochester, New York for the filming. The DDS Companies is headquartered in the area, and home to a state-of-the-art training facility, affording the group a prime location for capturing methods and practices for video viewers. Jobsite safety and proper training are key to successful work results. The finished videos are available as a training module on BuildWitt's subscription platform, BuildWitt Improve.

The DDS Companies are an established infrastructure contractor, having united the practical knowledge of construction with the technical resources of engineering to offer unique value and fully integrated solutions for major industries across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. This investment in microlearning training represents their strong commitment to safety and emphasis on equipping their teams to be the best in the industries they serve, by adapting to how their employees learn best. Learn more at www.ddscompanies.com.

Reed Manufacturing of Erie, Pennsylvania offers jobsite solutions as professional grade pipe tools for utility operators. Since its founding in 1896, REED Associates have invented tools that continually become industry standards. Durable pipe tools backed by family-owned Reed Manufacturing are found on jobsites around the world for water / wastewater, gas, oil, construction, industrial process piping, and commercial and residential jobs. REED offers expertise in pipe tools for cutting, beveling, joining and installing lines. Check out www.reedmfgco.com.

BuildWitt Improve is a mobile microlearning platform for the heavy civil and critical infrastructure sectors. Based on principles of continuous improvement, it's built to help teams get better every day in just a few minutes. Video courses are filmed in partnership with industry experts and span job training, leadership, safety, and more. Visit https://buildwitt.com/improve/.

Submitted by:

Marnie Caldwell – Marketing Director, Reed Manufacturing

Chelsea Cullen - Sr. Director of Communications, North & South Gas Divisions, Artera

Samantha Leon – BuildWitt Marketing