Hard Hats & Data Chats
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.
Hard Hats & Data Chats
Latest Episodes
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 real project stories, they unpack issues like da...
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 reporting, revealing how ERP integration can tra...
