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3D Design is Elevating Internal and External Content in Basically Every Industry
Artist renderings help with early buy in of a product that does not yet exist, and they look great, but is what you’re seeing a true representation? I wanted to gain some insight into how industrial sectors like aerospace and automotive are leveraging 3D graphics in their content marketing strategies. I spoke with Patricia Hume,…
Visitor Management
Parabit Visitor Management Kiosks capture detailed information by scanning driver’s licenses or passports. Based on specific requirements custom to each installation, efficiently manage visitor, vendor, contractor, and employee access to facilities. The kiosks are expertly designed and constructed, incorporating the highest quality peripherals, and integrate with a variety of software applications including RightCrowd,…
Machine Learning Will Take Volatility Out of Construction
The construction industry is subject to an enormous amount of volatility. From supply chain issues to unpredictable weather delays. The host of MarketScale’s Cross Sections, Anthony Gude posed a few questions to Ilia Zelenkin of Bitskout about his vision for the future of Machine learning and AI in optimizing the construction processes. The automation of…
Where Blockchain is Breaking Out of Decentralized Finance
From video games to NFT art collectibles, tech companies are pushing the promise of block chain and leveraging its technology to build industry trust and community. I wanted to get the perspectives of a couple tech experts on how broader media industry use cases could set the tone for future blockchain applications. Lary Pang, the…
Sign Me Up: Creating Brand Standards—The Power of a Brand Book
Protecting the look, feel, and essence of an organization means maintaining brand standards. And to do that, a brand book is essential. Lisa Billings, National Account Manager for Kieffer Starlite, and Kelly David, Kieffer Starlite’s Branding and Signage Specialist, walked Hilary Kennedy through the process of developing and maintaining a brand book. A significant part…
Previewing GlassBuild America Show 2021
On this episode of the show by Ergo Robotic Solutions, host Tyler Kern talked with Alan Nudi, Director of Sales and Rentals at Ergo Robotic Solutions. They dug into a preview of the GlassBuild America show in Atlanta, Georgia, Sept. 13-15 GlassBuild America is the largest annual gathering place for the entire glass, window,…
Is Our EV Infrastructure Ready for Mass Maintenance?
With investments in EV infrastructure at scale to meet the U.S.’s goal of 50% of automotive sales being EVs by 2030, how should technology providers prepare for mass maintenance and repair workflows for this new charging infrastructure? We sourced perspectives from Desmond Wheatley, President & CEO of BEAM, to share his thoughts on the decentralized…
Conversations from the Edge: Women in HVAC Series
The HVAC industry has long been male-dominated, but women are joining the field in larger numbers and making an impact. One of those is Brittney Johnson, Maintenance Sales Representative, Commercial Mechanical at Commercial Mechanical Utah. She spoke with Conversations from the Edge host Hilary Kennedy about her career. Johnson explained that after high school, she wasn’t…
Solving the Cybersecurity Puzzle with Employee Training
Assessing the Colonial Pipeline hack, the compromised entry point for the bad actors was as simple as a hacked password. How much is password protection an individualized lack-of-oversight challenge vs. a cybersecurity infrastructure challenge? Gary Orenstein, Chief Customer Officer at Bitwarden, told us that he believes this is an issue of employee training. Follow us…
On the Case: Phased Approach to Automation
Automation is an essential technology tool for producers. Still, adoption is often lagging because of concerns over lead times, costs, and deployment. A phased approach to automation is a new path for companies to consider. Discussing the subject, On the Case host, Tyler Kern spoke with Todd Davis, Manager, and John Hodge, Sales Engineer,…
Scaled Quantum Computing Could Shape the Future of Cryptography
Though fully-scaled quantum computing for business applications is still 10-30 years out, compute engineers are advising companies to begin preparations for the coming transition. XinXin Fan, the head of Cryptography at IoTeX, a company building the world’s leading privacy-centric blockchain platform for the Internet of Things (IoT), shared his thoughts on how scaled quantum computing…
Concrete Construction Offsets Emissions, but Is It Viable for Green Building Strategies?
A recent study from the IPCC found that concrete construction offsets around 50% of the emissions caused by the production of cement. The host of Build for Impact, Daniel Huard, examines if this a viable reason to center concrete as part of green building strategies? Follow us on social media for the latest updates…
Gearing Up For SSA Conference 2021
On this episode of Impressions, an On The Move podcast, Host Daniel Litwin talked with Erin King, Director of Education and Events of Self Storage Association. They broke down everything you need to know to get caught up on what the Self Storage Association is bringing to the industry and why, if you’re in the…
The Valve Chronicles: Replacing Aging Infrastructure of Control Valve Vaults in the U.S.
Robb White, Regional Sales Manager at ESI Fab Systems, broke down the aging infrastructure of control valve vaults in the United States and detailed the process of fixing the issue. White said the problem is widespread across the United States from coast to coast. “These control valve vaults are underground; they’re in concrete structures,” White…
PE Pipe’s Role in the Future of Infrastructure and Sustainability
Tyler Kern tapped two true subject matter experts to explore the role PE pipe plays in today’s world of infrastructure and its uses in many different applications. Peter Dyke, Executive Director at the Alliance for PE Pipe, and Brett Stone, Sales Channel Manager for PE Pipe at McElroy Manufacturing, were thrilled to get the opportunity…
Can Federal Dollars Help Construction Properly Digitize
The construction industry has struggled to properly digitize. The host of Build for Impact, Daniel Huard, shares some insights on how The bipartisan infrastructure bill passed by the Senate contains millions for specifically investing in construction technologies like project management & 3D modeling softwares. Follow us on social media for the latest updates in B2B!…
They Keys to Maintaining IT Infrastructure Throughout a Pandemic
IT doesn’t sleep and business needs didn’t disappear when COVID-19 showed up. David Kidd, Senior Vice President of Governance, Risk & Compliance at Flexential, explained to us the biggest lessons that the Flexential COVID Response Team has learned as they worked to make sure IT needs were met over the last 18 months. Follow…
Drones Take a Major Credibility Leap Forward in 2021
Drone delivery has hit a couple of recent mile stones that add credibility to its future. Wing is on track to reach 100,000 deliveries by the end of the year, and a recent study showed that drone delivery is set to be 90% cheaper than a car based delivery service. To get some perspective on…
Construction Firms Aim To Maintain Resiliency Despite Many Challenges
According to new research from Sterling Seacrest Partners, the labor shortage the worry for the construction industry. We asked Jad Buckman, the Business Development Director for Epcon Communities, what aspects of these challenges are in construction companies’ control, and how should they build long-term resiliency against these challenges? Follow us on social media for the…
5G Adoption Remains Steady, Powers Through the Pandemic
5G dominates tech headlines and promises to have a big impact on our culture but what is the status of creating the 5G infrastructure? We caught up with the CEO of Capstone Partners, Allen Proithis, on the concerns that need to be addressed before 5G is widely adopted. Follow us on social media for the…
Your New Leader for Mass Sustainable Construction: New Jersey
New Jersey is well-poised to turn federal infrastructure funding into major transportation revitalization, from improving Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor to adding more last-mile transit options near the Passaic River. We ask Daniel Huard, the host of MarketScale’s Build for Impact, what can the NJ construction industry do to turn these opportunities into new standards for mass…
Stacking Challenges From Labor to Material Costs Threaten New Construction
The construction industry is in a precarious place, the demand is through the roof but shortages between labor and supplies threaten the supply of new construction. The Host of MarketScale’s Build for Impact, Daniel Huard, shared his thoughts on how rising construction costs caused by material shortages, labor shortages, and COVID-related safety delays will impact…
Why Media Needs the Right Infrastructure to Travel Further
Having a device that transmits long distance, zero-latency HDMI signals for a wide range of use cases is incredibly important for a variety of industries. But are media presentation needs putting more pressure of AV infrastructure to deliver that information over HDMI? We asked Brandon White, Director of Product Development for Vanco to weigh in….
Line It Up: Exploring the Curviline and Speedy Rail Products and Applications
“Curved rails are very unique in an industry where straightness is usually important.” Linear products support almost every industry in the world. They work to move items from one place to the next for so many applications. On Line It Up, host Tyler Kern chatted with Forrester Lowrie, Territory Manager at Rollon, about two distinct…
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