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About This Podcast
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 construction
Hard Hats & Data Chats brings clarity, curiosity, and a bit of fun to the systems and strategies powering the built world.
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Recent Episodes
S1E5 The Real Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Fraser and Steve break down the real challenges behind successful software and data deployments—why they happen, how to avoid them, and what teams can do to build a strong foundation. They cover the…
S1E4 Where Things Go Wrong
In Episode 4 of Hard Hats & Data Chats, Fraser Gallop and Steve Gross dive into the real reasons data initiatives fail in construction — and why it’s almost never the technology. Drawing from…
S1E3 What the Industry is Really Looking For
Struggling with disconnected data in construction? This episode is your guide to unifying and automating data flow for smarter projects. Fraser Gallop and Steve Gross tackle data silos and manual…
S1E2 You Already Have the Data
In this episode of Hard Hats and Data Chats, Fraser Gallop and Steve Gross dig into a key insight for contractors: you don’t need more data—you need to better use the data you already have.They share…
S1E1 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…
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Hard Hats & Data Chats has published 5 episodes since March 2026, covering topics in Technology.
Hard Hats & Data Chats is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 17m.
