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Let's Be Civil: An Infrastructure Podcast

Let's Be Civil: An Infrastructure Podcast

By Infotech

Civil discussions on civil infrastructure. Infotech, a 40+ year leader in infrastructure construction technology, invites guests from across the construction industry on to talk news, tech, policy, and more.

Let's Be Civil is produced by Infotech. Learn more about Infotech at: www.infotechinc.com/
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Episode II: Cybersecurity Insights

Let's Be Civil: An Infrastructure Podcast Jan 06, 2022

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Episode VIII: The Role of Change Management in an Ever-Evolving Industry
Dec 12, 202344:01
Episode VII: The Roles of People, Process, and Technology in Construction Industry Safety
Sep 21, 202347:45
Episode VI: Bringing Open Data Standards & IFC into the World of e-Bidding
Jun 05, 202350:30
Episode V: The New Business Imperatives: Sustainability, Technology, Diversity

Episode V: The New Business Imperatives: Sustainability, Technology, Diversity

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-literate-workforce/. 

Hosts: Nate Binder, Infotech & Matt Sprague, Trimble

Guests:

Tara Blythe, Infotech

Ev Tripolitis, Trimble

Jennifer Steen, HDR

Jan 05, 202355:39
Episode IV: Exploring Geo-Enabled Construction Management & Emerging GIS Trends

Episode IV: Exploring Geo-Enabled Construction Management & Emerging GIS Trends

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.

Sep 20, 202229:22
 Episode III: Breaking Down BIMfi Insights

Episode III: Breaking Down BIMfi Insights

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 that will drive the future of decision-making, maintenance, reporting, and more.

Jun 22, 202242:60
Episode II: Cybersecurity Insights

Episode II: Cybersecurity Insights

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.

Jan 06, 202257:17
Episode I: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Impacts: Compliance, Technology & More

Episode I: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Impacts: Compliance, Technology & 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!

Sep 07, 202148:40