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.
Episodes
7 episodes
The Future of Construction Data — with Michael Pompey
In our season finale, Fraser and Steve sit down in person in Scottsdale, Arizona with Michael Pompey, Chief AI Strategist at Arrow Electronics, for a candid, no‑fluff conversation about where construction data and AI are really headed.Ac...
Success Stories: What Good Looks Like
Fraser Gallop and Steve Gross break down real‑world examples of modern data transformation in construction—moving from manual month‑end chaos to automated data warehouses, governance, semantic models, and actionable dashboards. They share stori...
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 essentials: getting early buy‑in, cleaning an...
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...