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WEFTEC 2019 Attendees Are Flooding into McCormack Place in Chicago this Week
WEFTEC 2019 is one of the most significant trade shows and educational events of its kind for the B2B world. The conference boasts an impressive list of industry leaders and policymakers as keynote speakers, as well as topical lectures and educational programs to get attendees up to speed on the latest innovations of their industry….
The Business Case for Robotics on the Factory and Warehouse Floors
Across industries, companies are looking for ways to get their products to clients and consumers with more efficiency and less cost. As automation and robotics continue to revolutionize business, companies that find themselves out of step with the latest innovations will inevitably fall behind. September’s Autonomous Mobile Robot Conference in Louisville, Kentucky brought companies…
Roof Talks: Exploring Pros and Cons of Roof Asset Management Plans
On today’s episode of Roof Talks, a Fortis podcast, host Tyler Kern went in-depth with Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Dave Schupmann to discuss roof asset management plans for commercial roofs; the good, the bad and the ugly. Before roof management plans came about, building owners often made decisions about the commercial roof based…
3 Trends That Pro AV Marketers Cannot Ignore
The Pro AV industry is ever-evolving. As companies launch new products or services, they must continue to evolve with both industry and marketing trends. Education and efficiency are crucial to maximizing the return on products or services. MarketScale spoke with company Director, Strategic Partnerships Brandon Pfluger about what tools Pro AV companies can leverage to…
How to Survey Your Employees for Better Engagement
To check your pulse, you’d place two fingers on your wrist or neck and count the beats per minute. But checking the pulse of an entire company could be as simple as taking an eight-second survey. In this new episode of the Building Management podcast brought to you by MarketScale, host Sean Heath sat…
Made In America: A New MarketScale Original Series
Why stay in America? In today’s global marketplace there are are still companies surviving and thriving right in our own backyard. We’re hitting the road in search of America’s most interesting companies to answer one question: Why are you proud to be made in America? Our series begins in Lexington, Kentucky with Big Ass Fans,…
Gastech, AMRC and Chicago Build 2019: This Week in B2B
Geoffrey Short breaks down this week in B2B. This episode includes updates from: – Gastech 2019 in Houston, TX – Autonomous Mobile Robot Conference in Louisville, KY – Chicago Build 2019
Roof Talks: In the Aftermath of a Storm, Roof Replacement isn’t Your Only Option
Be it a hurricane or hail gale, large storm systems can wreak havoc on roofs. In states where storms are an annual expectation, like Florida and Louisiana, yearly roof-replacement is simply not in the budget. But Dave Schupmann, senior vice president of sales & marketing at Fortis, said that a huge percentage of traditional roofs…
The Factors Behind America’s Apartment Boom
The American dream has long been to own a home with a white picket fence, but the last decade might show that times, and preferences are changing. From 2010-2019 new apartment unit deliveries totaled 2.34 million, according to data from Yardi Matrix, a commercial real estate data and research firm. Areas where jobs are…
Iron Fox: Investing in Car Washes for Fun and Profit
If you’ve got money to invest then you might consider parking it in the stock market or buying a piece of real estate. But increasingly, more and more investors are adding car washes to their portfolio. On this week’s episode of The Iron Fox Podcast, company president Dominic Lewinsohn shared what attracted him to…
Stopping the Next Foodborne Outbreak Before It Occurs
It seems like every year, at least one foodborne outbreak terrorizes the nation, prompting Americans to throw away millions of tons of food. On this week’s podcast, food safety advocate and Ionogen president and CEO John Shanahan shared his insight into a new approach food providers are taking in order to prevent another outbreak…
The Roboticist Chronicles: Lockheed’s “Skunk Works” Business Philosophy in Practice
Every business approaches how they work in a unique way. Each has a philosophy and culture, and each unique approach has its wins; some successful than others. But why? On this episode of The Roboticist Chronicles, we spoke business philosophy with Dan Allford, president of ARC Specialties. ARC Specialties has sound technology, but they…
Why Using Temporary Climate Systems During Construction Can Save Time and Money
A construction project is one of the most meticulously planned efforts you’ll ever see in business, but despite the best-laid plans, something you can’t plan for is variable weather conditions. Hot, cold, or damp — those conditions make construction challenging for workers on-site, can cause delays, and create problematic condensation and high humidity in…
Field Controls HRV Ventilation Solutions Balance Air, Improving Indoor Environments
Enhancing indoor air quality and minimizing heating costs, both heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) and energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) utilize fans to maintain balanced airflow in a space, while exhausting and recovering energy from stale indoor air. So, what is the difference between an HRV vs. an ERV? An HRV transfers heat An ERV transfers both…
Conversations from The EDGE: How to Encourage Gen Z to Embrace Skilled Trades
What’s the single most valuable skillset for a skilled tradesman? Surprise, it’s not 100 percent talent. Soft skills can be the secret ingredient for success in blue-collar trades, according to Josh Zolin, author of the book Blue Is the New White: The Best Path to Success No One Told You About and CEO of…
Why Should I Become A Microdrones Dealer? Places
In this series of videos, the marketing team discusses the Microdrones/Distributor relationship and examines some of the reasons to become a Microdrones Distributor. The answers they come up with have been divided into a 4 part video series. Here, they review the places where Microdrones makes a difference. Tune into the other answers at these…
Why Should I Become A Microdrones Dealer? Programs
In this series of videos, the marketing team discusses the Microdrones/Distributor relationship and examines some of the reasons to become a Microdrones Distributor. The answers they come up with have been divided into a 4 part video series. Here, they review the various Marketing and Sales Programs used in conjunction with their distributors. Tune into…
ERV Ventilation Solutions Offer Balance, Humidity Control and Comfort
Energy efficiency has, understandably, become a priority for both builders and homeowners, influencing element-resistant, impermeable construction. As homes become more airtight, proper ventilation becomes a necessity, otherwise the air quality suffers, resulting in stale air. In many areas of the country, code drives ventilation requirements. ERV ventilation solutions offer balance, humidity control and comfort. Enhancing…
3D Printing Brings Scaleability to Thermosets
Car doors, boats, pools, aerospace equipment…What do all of these products have in common?—They’re all made of thermosets. However, both thermoset products and thermoset tools were often limited in their production speed and efficiency due to their manufacturing method. On today’s Engineering & Construction Podcast we explored thermosets, what they are, how they are…
The Shortlist, August 28: Honeywell Bulks Up its IoT Offering and KFC Ditches the ‘C’
The Internet of Things has allowed people to be more efficient in their routines for years, and businesses are increasingly implementing the technology into their own. Industrial conglomerate Honeywell announced it is adding more automation, cybersecurity and visualization tools to its ‘Forge for Buildings’ IoT platform. Honeywell CEO Darius Adamczyk told CNBC the company…
Why IT Professionals are Flocking to VMWorld this Week
Considered the industry’s premier digital infrastructure event, VMworld 2019 continues this week until Aug. 29. The event will welcome 21,000 attendees, including more than 700 sessions, and feature 230 sponsors and exhibitors. As the hosts at VMware say, “this isn’t just another IT event, it’s your discovery powerhouse.” What VMworld is All About Born in…
Communicating a Green Insulation Responsibility to Customers
As consumers develop an interest in healthy, high-performance building products, coarse wool products such as Havelock Wool are becoming the gold standard for a truly green insulation product. Today on the A&D Podcast brought to you by MarketScale, host Tyler Kern sat down with Cameron Reith, founder and partner of Greenhome Solutions, a family-owned…
What Does the Last Year of Apartment Construction Tell Us About the Future?
For the first time since 2015 there will be fewer than 300,000 new apartment units completed this year. However, the 299,442 units forecast by Yardi Matrix market data does present positive news for the industry. Demand continues to grow but firms have run into a challenge of high construction costs and a labor shortage, both…
Protecting the Water Supply, and Why It Starts at the Storm Drain
On a rainy day, it’s common for storm drains to fill up with trash and chemicals. But does that trash actually end up in the water supply? Not always. It depends on how your city maintains its storm water and if they use a prevention system. Joining us today to talk about poor trash…
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