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Hosted by Steve Gross & Fraser Gallop · technology · EN-US
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 constructi
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Signup to Generate a PitchHard 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.
Hard Hats & Data Chats is hosted by Steve Gross & Fraser Gallop. The show has published 9 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Left of Boom: Preventing Fraud in Construction with Rob Cochran" (28 October 2026, 28 minutes), "Modern Cybersecurity with James Bullis" (26 September 2026, 29 minutes), and "The Future of Construction Data, with Michael Pompey" (19 July 2026, 22 minutes).
Hard Hats & Data Chats publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 9 episodes.
Booking probability for Hard Hats & Data Chats is 27%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hard Hats & Data Chats requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hard Hats & Data Chats's contact route on record: public web form.
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Steve Gross & Fraser Gallop hosts Hard Hats & Data Chats, a technology podcast with 9 episodes published.
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Episode #3
What happens before a fraud incident, cyberattack, or payment diversion hits your construction business? In this episode of Hard Hats & Data Chats , we sit down with Rob Cochran, former FBI leader and cybersecurity...
Episode #1
Season 2 kicks off with a deep dive into the cybersecurity realities construction and industrial organizations face today. Fraser and Steve sit down with James Bullis, Director of Cybersecurity & Infrastructure at JDM...
Episode #7
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...
Episode #6
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...
Episode #5
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...
Episode #4
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...
Episode #3
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...
Episode #2
In this episode of Hard Hats and Data Chats , Fraser Gallop and Steve Gross dig into a key insight for contractors: you don’t need more data—you need to better use the data you already have. They share practical...
Episode #1
In our first episode of Hard Hats and Data Chats , Fraser Gallop and Steve Gross introduce the series and dive into one of construction’s biggest challenges: turning everyday operational data into timely, actionable...
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JDM Technology Group
Arrow Electronics
Onware
Computer Guidance Corporation
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