Starting Off
Welcome to episode 109 of The ConTechCrew Podcast! This week’s show feature’s special guest Greg Fuller of North Mechanical, we discuss rugged phones, ski performance, food safety, SpaceX and more!
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The ConTechCrew weighs in on the possibilities of jobsite application for Boston Dynamic’s SpotMini Robot!
Apple proposes a 3D Live Mesh of the world using iPhones. Consider the value of a instant 3D replay from every angle of a jobsite.
Bluetooth thermometer apps give construction companies a baseline for employee conditions and quality control. (Or, use the thermometer for food safety so you’ll never again play Food Poisoning Roulette with questionable leftovers!)
CAT’s latest rugged phone has more than the basic offerings. New rugged phone features built in thermal imaging, laser measure, humidity, and VOC sensor.
Bluebeam announces plan for simpler collaboration and sharing with common data interface for BIM. Will others follow suit?
Apple Watches rolls out ski performance apps to quantify vertical data. Altitude based GPS could prove invaluable to the construction industry.
Geek of the Week:
We Interviewed: Greg Fuller
Day Job: President, North Mechanical
Fun Fact: Has only held one job for one day outside of construction industry.
Resume: Second generation plumber by trade. Started at North Mechanical as an union apprentice, cut his teeth as a project manager. Purchased the company in 1997 and grew the company to the force it is today.
Joined the Podcast to Geek Out On: Tech adoption for mechanical contractors! Find out Greg’s take on the tech tools that are helping contractors wow potential clients.
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