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Made in America: Coming Soon to MarketScale
Some things truly must be seen to be believed. Often though, what it takes to make those items is actually more jaw-dropping. Every day in the United States, people go to work to build the products that excite and amaze, but their contributions are often taken for granted. On Made in America, take an inside…
Roof Talks: Commercial Building Roofs Can Make or Break a Sale
Commercial building roofs are one of the most negotiated points when transacting a building, and can be the difference between a handsome profit or painful loss. On this episode of Roof Talks with Fortis, host Tyler Kern sat down with Dave Schupmann, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Fortis to discuss how commercial roof…
Conversations from The EDGE: From HVAC to Internet, Great Service Is All About Attitude
Great customer service is about delivering in a timely manner with the least amount of roadblocks possible. But is service also a soft skill? “You bet,” said Greg Crumpton, vice president of critical facilities at Service Logic. On this episode of Conversations from The EDGE with Service Logic, host Sean Heath discussed the role…
Buildings Can Implement “Layered Security” to Protect Against Active Shooters with Greg Schreiber of Boon Edam
Active shooter incidents in the US are a tragic reality and a brewing concern for almost everyone, whether you’re a teacher at a school or an employee at a large corporation. In 2018 alone, America grieved over 27 incidents in 16 different states. As a result of growing concerns, businesses, schools, and universities are looking…
Conversations from The EDGE: Why Acquisitions Can Help HVAC Companies Thrive & Survive
Running a small HVAC business is difficult, relying on a single owner to maintain all aspects of the business. In this new episode of Conversations from The EDGE with Service Logic, host Sean Heath sat down with Tim Riedel, president of Service Logic, to discuss how the nationwide HVAC company approaches acquisitions and help…
Plan B Revisited – Time and the Life of Your Dreams
Roughly a year ago, I published a personal Plan B blog titled “Personal Branding and Retiring Early on Your Own Terms”. As I stated in that post, “continuous learning” opened new possibilities that were calling to be executed. The objectives that I had set out for my new career included: Working with a few select private equity…
Fourth Revolution Headlines: Amid a Waning Workforce, Manufacturing Jobs Grow
Tyson Foods is investing big bucks into its digital transformation. On August 8th it unveiled its brand new automation technology center in Springdale. Chairman John Tyson touted the facility as a, quote, “commitment to creating the next generation of manufacturing solutions through advanced automation, robotics and machine learning.” The center has multi-faceted space for…
From Dirt to Dishes in Record Time
When a restaurant group or retail chain wants to build a series of new locations, how do they go about securing the properties and completing the construction? There are a number of pitfalls to navigate and complexities to be aware of in this process. Anthony Amunategui and Vinny Catullo joined Tyler Kern to discuss…
Protecting America’s Crumbling Bridges with Galvanized Rebar
It’s no secret that America has a crumbling infrastructure problem, notably when it comes to our nation’s bridges which are reaching the end of their useful life. Many of these structures were built to last only a few decades, but are now aging past the half-century mark and beyond. So why were they not…
Propelling: Meet Your Newest Member of Law Enforcement–Drones
“There’s never a lack of interest in what can be done with a drone,” said Rick Rayhel, sales manager for Microdrones. Here on Propelling, a Microdrones podcast, we’ve experienced the same sentiment, exploring UAVs used for all sorts of innovative purposes. Today, we highlighted their role in crime and crash scene analysis. Though new…
Conversations from The EDGE: How Do We Attract Young Workers to Skilled Trade Industries?
The US student loan debt hovers at $902 billion. Meanwhile, Millennials and Gen Z’ers are unable to find jobs with their four-year degrees. Their debt continues to mount as they work any job to cover the bills. But this common tail doesn’t have to be the norm. Skills tradesmen and craftsmen jobs are out…
From a Small Garage to Big Success: The Story of Arc Specialties
From its inception in 1983 to now, ARC Specialties has become a case study in the growth of an American entrepreneurial endeavor. Company President Dan Allford took the business out of a garage and has since turned the automated manufacturing systems provider into an international enterprise. On the first episode of The Roboticist Chronicles,…
Blackmagic Design Announces New Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K
(Fremont, CA–August 9, 2019) Blackmagic Design today announced the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K, a new handheld digital film camera with a full Super 35 size 6K HDR image sensor, 13 stops of dynamic range, an EF lens mount and dual native ISO up to 25,600 for incredible low light performance. This new model builds…
Opening a Car Wash with Help from a Pro
Starting in a new business venture as a novice can be a daunting expedition, but expert consultation and advice can help navigate challenges and make for smoother sailing. On this week’s episode of the Building Management podcast, James Bridges, development analyst for Iron Fox, shares his expertise in getting new car washes up and…
How Controlling Spills Can Save Your Business Half A Million Dollars
Half a billion people in the world face severe water scarcity throughout the year. With climate change altering our environments this water scarcity is bound to enhance, making it all the more important to preserve and protect our water sources for years to come. On this episode of the Building Management Podcast, we were…
What to Know About the Latest Round of Tariffs on Chinese Goods
A new set of tariffs on Chinese goods has the retail industry in a state of unease. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a new set of tariffs that will go into effect Sept. 1. The policy will add an additional 10% tariff on $300 billion of Chinese goods. Toymakers could be particularly affected by…
The Fourth Revolution: The Solution to the Manufacturing Labor Shortage Might Be An Internal One
You can hardly listen to a political speech without hearing the buzzword – “manufacturing jobs.” As baby boomers retire from their lifelong careers in manufacturing, no one is stepping up to fill these vacant positions. But why? The manufacturing industry has an “industry image issue,” said Greg Barnett, senior vice president of The Predictive…
How Zoning and Planning Departments are Restricting Architects
Most people would agree that some degree of rules and regulations are necessary to maintain order in a society. However, sometimes we find ourselves bumping up against a rule that wasn’t intended to cause us frustration or written with us in mind, but it’s affecting us nonetheless. That’s the situation that architect Bob Borson currently…
The Coming Revolution: Why 5G is going to change your life
Imagine the best method of communication you have is a telegraph machine. It allows you to communicate across the country, and to you, it seems like lightning-fast communication compared to horse-drawn postal service. Now imagine someone comes along and shows you a fax machine. It would seem revolutionary—almost impossible—right? We’re about to experience a similar…
What Does the Federal Reserve Rate Cut Mean for Builders?
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut interest rates for the first time since 2008. The quarter-percentage point reduction comes at a time of global economic slowdown and uncertainty in trade relations between the U.S. and its partners. However, in a press release, the central bank stated that the “labor market remains strong and that economic…
U.S. and China Trade War, and Why Experts Disagree on its Impact
The ongoing trade war between the United States and China continues to make an impact on businesses even beyond the two nations’ borders. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are currently meeting with Chinese diplomats in Shanghai to find a resolution. Until an agreement is reached though, businesses and consumers…
Smart Thermostats Save Lives & Money
Smart home technology began with the invention of clap-on-clap-off lamps in the 80’s, and has since evolved into intelligent tech that can monitor a building’s temperature, light, and security. This same tech is making its way into industrial environments and saving businesses big bucks. The Polygon Group has designed an innovative smart thermostat, ExactAire,…
Conversation from The EDGE: The Key to High-Tech HVAC Systems? Keep It Simple
A sweltering summer means it’s a busy time for Bobby Marcus, vice president of controls division for Engineered Cooling Services, a division of Service Logic. On this episode of Conversations from The EDGE with Service Logic, Marcus shared his perspective on the challenges of integrating modern HVAC systems and controls. The Internet of Things…
Employees Are Athletes Too and Can Benefit From Athletic Trainers
Athletic trainers are for more than athletes; even employees can benefit from the multidisciplined training that these healthcare professionals can provide for the workplace. To discuss this emerging trend on the Healthcare Podcast, host Daniel Litwin sat down with Bryan Reich, director of the industrial athlete program for WorkCare, an Anaheim-based occupational health company…
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