In the latest episode of Let's Be Civil, Chad and Nate are joined by Adam Dawidowicz, CCM, and Mike Ossa, PE, to discuss human-centric and technology-centric approaches to construction industry safety. The panel discusses the differences in safety for horizontal and vertical construction, the role of different technologies in both eliminating or increasing risk, and how an evolving philosophy and workforce are impacting the industry approach to safety. Hosts: Nate Binder & Chad Schafer, Infotech Guests: Adam Dawidowicz, Infotech Mike Ossa, GM2 Associates About Infotech: https://www.infot ..read more

In the latest episode of Let's Be Civil, BIM expert Ron Gant and technology leader Andrew Martin will explore the overall goals of IFC and how implementing these standards in a bidding platform is the best way to connect the owner and contractors. As the civil infrastructure industry adopts a necessary digital transformation, we have to look at each phase of the project lifecycle collectively and connect the disparate systems in order to support full asset lifecycle management. The industry is shifting toward the development and use of open data standards to support interoperability. By adopti ..read more

Social sustainability. Workforce development. Technology adoption. These areas may feel distinct, but they all center around the same essential thing: people. In the latest episode of Let's Be Civil, a panel of experts from Trimble, HDR, and Infotech discuss how adopting a holistic, people-first mindset can maximize connection, collaboration, and innovation in our industry. This podcast is presented as a follow-up to InfraTalk America's Chasing Innovation roundtable webinar, which can be found at https://infratalkamerica.com/social-sustainability-and-the-path-toward-a-stable-technologically-li ..read more

Geographic Information Systems, or GIS, is a foundational technology for the future of construction project management. In a special new episode of Let's Be Civil, we sit down with Adam Carnow, an Industry Public Works Specialist for Esri. Adam takes listeners through emerging GIS trends, the benefits of geo-enabled field data collection, and takes a look at the future of geo-enabled field management. Don't miss this deep dive into the world of GIS! Hosted by Nate Binder ..read more

Digital project delivery; paperless construction. It’s a goal of many organizations, especially those embracing Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology. In the latest episode of Let’s Be Civil, our hosts will break down the top insights shared on a recent BIM panel discussion. DOT, FHWA, and consultant representatives shared their perspectives on the importance and evolution of BIM - and we’re here to talk about it. From the team that brought you detailed dives into the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and industry cybersecurity, comes a new exploration of the technologies ..read more

Cybersecurity - the notion of protecting digital systems and assets from intrusion - is not a new concept, but one that increases in relevance every year. In the past few years alone, entire DOTs have been shut down due to cyber attacks. The ways we protect our networks is more important than ever. In the second episode of Let’s Be Civil, cybersecurity experts Marty Provost, Doug Couto, and Ben Smith break down cybersecurity trends, philosophies, and best practices in a moderated discussion led by Chad Schafer and Nate Binder ..read more

What will $550 billion in federal funding mean for your corner of the industry? New reporting requirements, staffing needs, and technology expectations could mark a tectonic shift for the heavy civil infrastructure industry when the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passes. In the first episode of Let’s Be Civil, Infotech’s new podcast, industry veterans Ron Perkins, Meg the Losen, and Joe Rowland discuss the most important industry development in years. Don't miss this 45-min primer on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ..read more

Social sustainability. Workforce development. Technology adoption. These areas may feel distinct, but they all center around the same essential thing: people. In the latest episode of Let's Be Civil, a panel of experts from Trimble, HDR, and Infotech discuss how adopting a holistic, people-first mindset can maximize connection, collaboration, and innovation in our industry. This podcast is presented as a follow-up to InfraTalk America's Chasing Innovation roundtable webinar, which can be found at https://infratalkamerica.com/social-sustainability-and-the-path-toward-a-stable-technologically-li ..read more

Geographic Information Systems, or GIS, is a foundational technology for the future of construction project management. In a special new episode of Let's Be Civil, we sit down with Adam Carnow, an Industry Public Works Specialist for Esri. Adam takes listeners through emerging GIS trends, the benefits of geo-enabled field data collection, and takes a look at the future of geo-enabled field management. Don't miss this deep dive into the world of GIS! Hosted by Nate Binder ..read more

Digital project delivery; paperless construction. It’s a goal of many organizations, especially those embracing Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology. In the latest episode of Let’s Be Civil, our hosts will break down the top insights shared on a recent BIM panel discussion. DOT, FHWA, and consultant representatives shared their perspectives on the importance and evolution of BIM - and we’re here to talk about it. From the team that brought you detailed dives into the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and industry cybersecurity, comes a new exploration of the technologies ..read more