Talking Apes

The construction industry has long been stuck int he dark ages when it comes to integrating modern technology into operations and efficiencies. Enter Luke Hansen, the roofer turned app-developer who created the revolutionary app CompanyCam.

Company Cam is a smartphone app aimed at the contracting community, helping:

- streamline job site communication,

- document damage for insurance/liability,

- show progression of projects from start to finish, and

- serve as a portfolio for contractors in the industry

Luke has a unique mind, and was a dream to talk to!

The Apes are joined by Academic Chairs from the School of Construction at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), which is widely renowned as the most advance technical college in Canada. The dicussion includes topics such as the apprenticeship program, consumer education and changes needed in the industry.

Tradesmen come from so many cool backgrounds. Joshua Ferguson toured the world in a rock band signed to Disney until he decided to settle down in Calgary and start Lumberjack Contracting (Plumbing/Heating/Construction etc.). The Apes had a grand old time with Josh, as he explains his philosophy on plumbing/rock/life.

Yes, he almost set a building on fire. Yes, he once got fired for eating ONE POTATO CHIP. And YES, he always wanted to be a firefighter. Travis Loewen is the consummate professional: he's well spoken, has positive values, is ambitious and loves to dream big. He claims he gained all of those skills/values from his time as a tradesman: pumping iron, and laying pipe!!

Welcome to Talking Apes, the podcast that dives into all things construction. This episode introduces the hosts and lets you know what you can expect, content-wise!