A Viewpoint On Construction

Season 2 - Episode 4: Making Business More Intelligent

A VIEWPOINT ON CONSTRUCTION, MODERN TAKES ON A TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY. [https://cdn.viewpoint.com/blog/Podcast-1-Graphic-1-600x600.png] SEASON 2 - EPISODE 4: MAKING BUSINESS MORE INTELLIGENT In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, we explore the intricacies of big data and the role that business intelligence is — and will be — playing in the construction industry. Joining us is Bassem Hamdy, a 20-year-plus veteran of construction technology and co-founder and CEO of Briq — a new business intelligence software company. Hamdy shares how business intelligence and data collection processes have evolved over the years, why business intelligence is still messy and misunderstood and why technologies like robotics, machine learning and predictive automation are the cutting edge of tomorrow’s intelligence strategies. Hear why it’s important for contractors to both trust and use the data they glean from projects in order to achieve the sought-after ROI. Other listening options for this podcast: iTunes Logo [https://cdn.viewpoint.com/blog/2018/06/available-on-itunes-logo-300x112.jpg]https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-viewpoint-on-construction/id1409901734 Soundcloud Logo [https://cdn.viewpoint.com/blog/2018/06/Soundcloud-logo-300x171.jpg]https://soundcloud.com/viewpoint-construction/episode-1-women-in-construction

Season 2 — Episode 3: The Future Of The Connected Jobsite

A VIEWPOINT ON CONSTRUCTION, MODERN TAKES ON A TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY. [https://cdn.viewpoint.com/blog/2018/06/Podcast-1-Graphic-1-1200x1200.png] SEASON 2 — EPISODE 3: THE FUTURE OF THE CONNECTED JOBSITE In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, Chuck Schwartz, Director of Business Development with Marcum LLC, discusses the benefits and challenges of connected jobsite and of getting accurate, real-time data to and from the field. “We’ve all heard the saying the money is made in the field, and it’s true,” Schwartz said. “Money is made and lost in the field.” Now is the time, Schwartz notes, to implement new technologies that will better connect the field and the office to achieve better collaboration. These technologies and integrated software systems are readily available, but there still a challenge in getting adoption among contractors. But as technology transforms business and industry in general, contractors who don’t adapt will be hurting themselves. Hear Schwartz talk about how successful companies standardize on the technologies they’re using, they’ve invested in training and education for the end users and have created policies and rules around using these technologies and data. Other listening options for this podcast: iTunes Logo [https://cdn.viewpoint.com/blog/2018/06/available-on-itunes-logo-300x112.jpg]https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-viewpoint-on-construction/id1409901734 Soundcloud Logo [https://cdn.viewpoint.com/blog/2018/06/Soundcloud-logo-300x171.jpg]https://soundcloud.com/viewpoint-construction/episode-1-women-in-construction

Season 2 — Episode 2: Construction Economics and the State of the Industry

A VIEWPOINT ON CONSTRUCTION, MODERN TAKES ON A TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY. [https://cdn.viewpoint.com/blog/2018/06/Podcast-1-Graphic-1-1200x1200.png] SEASON 2 — EPISODE 2: CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS AND THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY Anirban Basu, chairman and CEO at the Sage Policy Group, Inc., joins the podcast and discusses the economic trends and leading indicators that contractors need to watch in order to be successful. Basu, who serves as the chief economist for the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) notes that while the short-term outlook for the construction industry remains solid, overall indicators point to a potential slowdown over the next couple of years. Effective cash flow management is critical to enduring a recession, and Basu points to new technologies that maximize efficiencies, boost productivity and replace traditional processes. Hear why he doesn’t see a traditional way out of the skilled labor shortage and why a technological revolution is necessary to fill the gaps and keep contractors productive. Other listening options for this podcast: iTunes Logo [https://cdn.viewpoint.com/blog/2018/06/available-on-itunes-logo-300x112.jpg]https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-viewpoint-on-construction/id1409901734 Soundcloud Logo [https://cdn.viewpoint.com/blog/2018/06/Soundcloud-logo-300x171.jpg]https://soundcloud.com/viewpoint-construction/episode-1-women-in-construction

Season 2 – Episode 1: Data Security in a Dangerous World

A VIEWPOINT ON CONSTRUCTION, MODERN TAKES ON A TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY. SEASON 2 – EPISODE 1: DATA SECURITY IN A DANGEROUS WORLD A VIEWPOINT ON CONSTRUCTION, MODERN TAKES ON A TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY. SEASON 2 – EPISODE 1: DATA SECURITY IN A DANGEROUS WORLD Season 2 of A Viewpoint on Construction kicks off with an insightful discussion about cybersecurity. Bryce Austin, a cybersecurity expert and principal with TCE Strategy breaks down the threats that have permeated the world of business and leisure conducted via the internet. In 2018, $1.5 trillion was lost to online breaches, cybersecurity fixes or lost productivity. Austin talks steps companies and experts have taken, and those they still need to take, like implementing multi-factor authentication, to ensure data remains safe as cloud computing becomes the new norm. Other listening options for this podcast: iTunes Logo [https://cdn.viewpoint.com/blog/2018/06/available-on-itunes-logo-300x112.jpg]https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-viewpoint-on-construction/id1409901734 Soundcloud Logo [https://cdn.viewpoint.com/blog/2018/06/Soundcloud-logo-300x171.jpg]https://soundcloud.com/viewpoint-construction/episode-1-women-in-construction

Episode 11: The Path to Successful Technology Transformations

A VIEWPOINT ON CONSTRUCTION, MODERN TAKES ON A TRANSFORMING INDUSTRY. [https://cdn.viewpoint.com/blog/2018/06/Podcast-1-Graphic-1-1200x1200.png] EPISODE 11: THE PATH TO SUCCESSFUL TECHNOLOGY TRANSFORMATIONS Technology is booming in the construction industry, but not all contractors are prepared for the rapid-fire pace at which technology is being implemented, nor how to put it to good use. In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, we welcome Andrea Wright, CEO and founder of CTP Solutions, LLC. Wright. Already with a proven track record of helping contractors achieve their technology identities and plan out successful technology strategies, Wright recently formed CTP to help the industry as a whole. In this podcast, Wright discusses how to best shift through the technology minutiae, overcome hesitation and resistance and build out a successful technology strategy. Hear why having a realistic approach to change management is key and why it’s important to show all generations of users the benefits of change. Other listening options for this podcast: iTunes Logo [https://cdn.viewpoint.com/blog/2018/06/available-on-itunes-logo-300x112.jpg]https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/a-viewpoint-on-construction/id1409901734 Soundcloud Logo [https://cdn.viewpoint.com/blog/2018/06/Soundcloud-logo-300x171.jpg]https://soundcloud.com/viewpoint-construction/episode-1-women-in-construction