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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…
Safety at the Core of Who We Are
At The Heico Companies, the health and safety of its employees are its most important responsibility. That’s why safety is a preeminent core value for the company – and why the second episode of The Heico Companies podcast centered around this commitment. Host Madi Dixon, Manager, Strategic Partner Development & CSR for The Heico…
Will the Chip Shortage Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption?
As supply chain issues and a worldwide chip shortage continues to plague the auto industries, production levels have been cut down to levels that haven’t been seen in decades. What will be the long term impacts of this drop in production for the automotive industry? I turned to Carl Anthony, managing editor of Automoblog and…
Is Predicting Demand Through Data Retail’s Secret Weapon?
GroceryShop 2021 is right around the corner and the finest retail minds are gathering at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas to examine the lessons learned over the past 18 months as well as look ahead into the future. What does a grocery store in 2030 look like? Will grocery stores leverage external delivery…
As Automotive Production Declines, Can the Industry Calculate Long-Term Impact?
As supply chain issues and a worldwide chip shortage continues to plague the auto industries, production levels have been cut down to levels that haven’t been seen in decades. What will be the long term impacts of this drop in production for the automotive industry? I turned to Carl Anthony, managing editor of Automoblog and…
Why Does the US Rank so Low in Smart Cities
Question: Why does the US rank low in the worlds top smart cities? What areas of the world are in prime position for the smart cities of the future? We know that smart cities and smart devices are become increasingly common, but the United States still ranks surprisingly new in terms of our adoption of…
How Employment Law is Shifting in a Post-COVID Economy
The pandemic has left the U.S. job market more uncertain than usual. Even though July saw a return to form for the labor pool, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting 943,000 new open jobs in July and an unemployment rate hitting pandemic lows of 5.4%, the amount of workers securing full-time work with benefits…
Agriculture Supply Chain is Struggling to Weather Climate Change
The agriculture supply chain is getting hit left and right by climate challenges, from unstable hot temperatures crushing heat-intolerant coffee, to droughts choking California’s almond industry, to massive floods in China killing pigs and putting a damper on pork production. Not to mention, agricultural processes themselves are creating a positive feedback loop for climate change,…
Industry 4.0: Industrial Transformation and Capabilities
Christine Boles, Intel’s head of the Industrial Solutions Division, shares her vision and makes a compelling case to seize Industry 4.0 opportunities by leveraging the power of the intelligent edge in industrial transformation. She highlights how integrating industrial capabilities like AI and machine learning and vision can generate new and meaningful insights about business…
Valve Chronicles: Preventative Maintenance
For any parts in a mechanical process, preventative maintenance is critical for a longer, useful life. That’s true for valves in water systems. On Valve Chronicles, host Tyler Kern spoke with Jake Corzine, Western Regional Manager, Cla-Val, and Randy Harris, EMT Superintendent, California Water, about the subject. Harris’ role with Cal Water is to manage a…
Challenges and Opportunities for the Future of Manufacturing Automation
Each team member brings something unique to the table at Calvary Robotics. Their experience and expertise ensure that the company innovates and provides the best products for its users. On Advanced Automation, host Josh Gravelle spoke with Jamie Green, Director of Manufacturing, Calgary Robotics. Green has over 23 years of experience in manufacturing and…
Will Safety Concerns Speed Up Automation of Window Cleaning Services?
The workers who lead the precarious industry of window-washing are pushing back against low wages and poor safety conditions in Minneapolis, now on strike since mid-August. The demands include not only higher pay and more guarantees around their safety while on the job, but also specific training around how to perform their jobs during COVID’s…
Clients need a strategic partner who provides true value and ongoing support
Boland’s client partnerships are at the heart of everything they do. But what does that partnership look like from the client’s end? To determine precisely how clients feel about working with Boland and what makes this relationship so unique, Tyler Kern brought in two leaders from one of Boland’s partners, Tatitlek Technologies. Brian Stokes,…
Former HOK CEO on Improving Green Design and Construction Efficiency
When it comes to building great buildings, we’re just not there yet. There have been standards set in place, but it will take updated standards, better software, and better green standards. Here to give insights to MarketScale is Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA International Chairman, buildingSMART International; CEO Emeritus, HOK. Our building industry is way behind…
The Benefits of LED Lighting Retrofits
Steve Born, Vice President, Client Services at Kieffer Starlite, and Daryl Foreman, Senior Vice President of Sales at Principal LED, gave host Hilary Kennedy a quick tutorial on lighting retrofits for signs. Born dove in with an explanation on what exactly an LED lighting retrofit is. “An LED lighting retrofit is an upgrade to…
The ROI Your Organization Gains from Powerful Service Contracts
On this episode of Boland’s 10 Minutes to a Better Building, host Tyler Kern was joined by Boland’s Joe Lodico, Account Representative, and Monica Lucas, Account Executive. The trio explored a critical piece of any organization’s effort to get the most out of their facilities and their investment in them – service contracts. “A…
How Queuing Technology Can Be Utilized in Banks
On this episode of The Art of Waiting, A NEMO-Q podcast, Host Tyler Kern talked with Michael Berg, CEO of NEMO-Q, about queuing technology and how it can be utilized in banks. Queuing is matching up different people waiting in line for different things, tracking how long they wait, and then making sure you…
Automatic Cleaning Systems and Consumables in Printing and Manufacturing Settings
Printers and manufacturers worldwide use automatic cleaning systems to optimize productivity, worker safety and quality while decreasing their impact on the environment’s cleaning process. The innovations in cleaning technology and the consumables used in the process deliver ever-advancing value and advantages in these competitive environments. Baldwin Technology brings more than 30 years of experience…
The Benefits of Building Relationships And Persistent Learning: Industry All-Stars
This is the first episode of Industry All-Stars. We’re going to be diving into the careers, career paths, and passions of the people that are all-stars in the industries we cover here at MarketScale. To kick off the series, Host Tyler Kern talked with long-time friend and colleague Greg Crumpton, Vice President of Critical…
How Does HVAC Work?: Help Me Understand
Welcome to the first episode of Help Me Understand, a new show from MarketScale for people who like to learn new things from experts in their field. If you’ve ever asked the question, “So, how exactly does that work?” then this is the show for you. On the first episode, Host Tyler Kern explored…
Why Winning the BBB’s Torch Award for Ethics Is Important for IC System
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has long been an organization that seeks to build trust between businesses and consumers. Most people are familiar with their grading, which is the result of customer reviews. They also have the Torch Awards for Ethics, and IC System is a 2021 winner. Discussing the award and what it means,…
Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Sees the Light of Day
This year’s budget proposal season is a little spicy as it’s the first major budget haggling of Biden’s administration, and it seems to be focusing heavily on goals he campaigned on; funding for more equitable education, pollution reduction, and a 110 billion dollar transportation package. That infrastructure package is now more of a reality, and…
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