GroundBreakers - ForConstructionPros

Paul McKeon talks about his company, B2W Software and how its One Platform helps contractors connect people, workflows and data to manage estimating, scheduling, dispatching and more. He also discusses the role of technology in construction and what that means for contractors on the job.

The appropriate ergonomic design in any tool is vital – especially with power tools. And is double important in the construction jobsite. In this episode of the Ground Breakers podcast, we speak with Terry Kobayashi of MAX USA about how the ergonomic design of your tools can impact productivity, efficiency, as well as worker health and safety. 

In this episode of GroundBreakers, Tommy Linstroth, CEO of Green Badger, shares how his company’s cloud-based LEED documentation platform can save contractors time and cost by automating the documentation process, reducing the complexity of LEED project management and ensuring LEED requirements are actually met.

In this GroundBreakers podcast, Cameron Page, founder and CEO of Extracker, shares how cloud-based technology solutions such as his company’s change order communication platform can help construction companies better manage project costs, and set themselves up for success throughout what looks likely to be a very competitive 2021.

The further digitization of the construction jobsite can range from innovative tools to robotics you didn’t know you needed. In this episode of Ground Breakers, we speak with Ed Selz and Aidan Maguire of HILTI about how their latest announcements of the HILTI Jaibot and EXO-01 exoskeleton can impact productivity, efficiency, as well as worker health and safety. 

Canyon Dell’Omo, founder and CEO of WorkerSense, shares insights on the development of this wearable solution and how it helps to not only modernize project management through real-time data capture, but also provides “data democracy” that enables construction workers to enhance their health and wellness.

Anne Hunt, director of data and analytics at Viewpoint, shares the features and benefits of cloud-based project management software for construction companies of all sizes, along with tips to help you effectively manage the data generated to ensure you get maximum ROI from these programs.

Cliff Fetner, founder and CEO of Soil Connect, discusses how the platform is solving problems on jobsites by helping to connect those who have dirt and other materials with those who need it. He also provides an update on the latest features being built into the digital platform, such as e-ticketing, that will further enhance project efficiency and help users save both time and costs.

Terry Simpson, a technical evangelist at Nintex, shares how Nintex automation is being used by companies like BNBuilders to manage risk during the COVID-19 crisis by developing – in just one day – a configurable solution to monitor exposure. He also shares opportunities to use the configurable automation technology to develop tailored solutions that enhance efficiencies in various aspects of construction operations during and post-pandemic.

In his role as vice president, Rosendin Electric’s Fred Meeske is responsible for the building information modeling (BIM) technology division. He shares how he brought gamers in to help marry their particular skills and 3D mind set with traditional building philosophies to augment and even reinvent processes on Rosendin projects. He also discusses the role this tech savvy generation of workers could have in shaping the future of the construction industry.