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.

Contributors

Host

Fraser Gallop

Fraser Gallop is the CEO of Onware and a recognized leader at the intersection of construction and analytics. As a Tableau Ambassador, speaker, and longtime champion of data communities, he brings a rare blend of industry insight, curiosity, and storytelling to Hard Hats and Data Chats. Fraser is known for making complex ideas accessible, spotlighting innovators across the built environment, and exploring how data is reshaping the way we design, build, and collaborate.

HTTPS://www.onware.com

Host

Steve Gross

Steve Gross is a construction technology veteran with decades of hands‑on experience helping contractors modernize their operations. As a longtime leader at Computer Guidance Corporation, he played a pivotal role in advancing eCMS, guiding organizations through digital transformation and shaping how financial and project data flow across the industry. Steve brings a rare mix of historical perspective, practical know‑how, and forward‑looking curiosity to Hard Hats and Data Chats—bridging legacy systems with emerging tech and translating real‑world construction challenges into smart, data‑driven conversations.

Https://www.computerguidance.com