Hard Hats & Data Chats

Steve Gross & Fraser Gallop

Hard Hats & Data Chats is where construction grit meets data smarts. This is the show for builders, analysts, tech leaders, and anyone fired up about how BI, analytics, and ERP systems are reshaping the construction industry. Each episode dives into real‑world challenges, smarter workflows, and the tech that’s transforming how projects get delivered. Hosted by Fraser Gallop, of Onware (https://onware.com), and Steve Gross of Computer Guidance Corporation (https://computerguidance.com), the podcast brings together two seasoned industry pros who’ve lived the realities of construction operations, finance, and software. Their candid conversations blend practical experience, sharp insight, and a healthy dose of curiosity.What you’ll hear on the show:• Construction + Data How contractors turn jobsite chaos into confident, data‑driven decisions• ERP Deep Dives Real talk on implementing, optimizing, and getting ROI from construction ERP platforms• Business Intelligence in Action From job cost to forecasting—how to turn numbers into smarter builds• Industry Trends Tech adoption, automation, reporting, and the evolving digital toolbox shaping the future of constructionHard Hats & Data Chats brings clarity, curiosity, and a bit of fun to the systems and strategies powering the built world.

Episodes

  1. MAR 24

    The Value of Data

    In our first episode of Hard Hats and Data Chats, Fraser Gallop and Steve Gross introduce the series and dive into one of construction’s biggest challenges: turning everyday operational data into timely, actionable insights. They discuss how ERPs capture essential information, why accessing it is often harder than collecting it, and how spreadsheet‑based workflows create delays, version issues, and reporting headaches. They also share real client stories—from month‑end WIP struggles to the impact of moving from nightly to twice‑daily data refreshes—showing how better data flow can transform project oversight and decision‑making. Join Fraser and Steve as they lay the foundation for becoming a truly data‑driven construction organization. Learn more about Steve’s work with eCMS Cloud Construction ERP Softwarte at  Computer Guidance Corporation or Fraser’s work transforming construction data into actionable insights at Onware.

    17 min
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Hard Hats & Data Chats is where construction grit meets data smarts. This is the show for builders, analysts, tech leaders, and anyone fired up about how BI, analytics, and ERP systems are reshaping the construction industry. Each episode dives into real‑world challenges, smarter workflows, and the tech that’s transforming how projects get delivered. Hosted by Fraser Gallop, of Onware (https://onware.com), and Steve Gross of Computer Guidance Corporation (https://computerguidance.com), the podcast brings together two seasoned industry pros who’ve lived the realities of construction operations, finance, and software. Their candid conversations blend practical experience, sharp insight, and a healthy dose of curiosity.What you’ll hear on the show:• Construction + Data How contractors turn jobsite chaos into confident, data‑driven decisions• ERP Deep Dives Real talk on implementing, optimizing, and getting ROI from construction ERP platforms• Business Intelligence in Action From job cost to forecasting—how to turn numbers into smarter builds• Industry Trends Tech adoption, automation, reporting, and the evolving digital toolbox shaping the future of constructionHard Hats & Data Chats brings clarity, curiosity, and a bit of fun to the systems and strategies powering the built world.

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  • Creator
    Steve Gross & Fraser Gallop
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
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