Innovation Overload

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#23 - Perry Thompson Jun 23, 2021

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“Innovation is something that should be thought about, talked about, planned in great detail, and ensure that it brings value back, to who? The customer.” Perry Thompson, Executive Lead Director of Parsons Electric, Minneapolis, shares his experiences with lean construction and how the principles of lean are designed to help improve processes while eliminating waste. Listen to his perspectives on process mapping and how process step mining can add value while streamlining procedures.

#22 - Tom Adamson Jun 09, 2021

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“It wasn’t until we created a process, made it better, made it better, and made it better with the input from the field.” Tom Adamson, Vice President of Custom Electric, Manchester, Conn., shares his experience with forming a prefab department and the lessons learned along the way. Listen to his journey in the electrical industry and the importance that communication has on running a company efficiently.

#21 - Stephen Duhon Jun 02, 2021

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“Innovation can exist in a lot of different formats, but in my world, it’s taking great ideas and making them useful for every home, every company, and every life.” Stephen Duhon, MRO Key Accounts for 3M, Austin, Texas, shares his perspective on the importance of leveraging data and technology to prospect and reach more people. Listen to his take on how to increase your network with a captive audience by improving your personal and company brand.

#20 - Brian Morales May 26, 2021

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“When I have an idea about something and someone comes from a different background that has a different way of thinking of it, that only creates value.” Brian Morales, CEO of ProCal Lighting, Vista, Calif., shares his journey as a minority small business owner and the importance he places on company culture. Listen to how ProCal Lighting innovates when developing and implementing cost-effective solutions as an application specialist.

#19 - Sean McCarthy May 19, 2021

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“Innovation to me is not a technology. It’s not a piece of equipment that you can buy. It’s free.” Sean McCarthy, Estimator for Regent Electric, Toledo, Ohio, shares how he innovates for “free” and the value that Regent Electric puts into their company culture. Listen to his perspective on the practical applications of innovative ideas and how he leverages outside influences to formulate processes in a different way.

#18 - Veronica Rose May 12, 2021

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“Innovation means the opportunity to take off every limit that the world and your mind has placed on you.” Veronica Rose, President of Aurora Electric, Jamaica, NY, shares how she maximizes Aurora Electric’s opportunities through innovative solutions and workplace place culture. Listen to how she faced adversity on her journey as she went from an apprentice to a business owner in the electrical contracting industry.

#17 - Rodney Schultz May 05, 2021

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“Be open to the innovations out there in order to accelerate the deliverables to your customer.” Rodney Schultz, President of A&A Electric Services, Tampa, Fla., shares his rich history in the electrical contracting industry and how A&A Electric approaches training within the company. Listen to his perspective on process improvement through lean production and discuss the concept of the Kaizen method.

#16 - Philip Santoro Apr 28, 2021

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“Innovation means embracing change, exploring your creativeness and striving for improvement.” Phil Santoro, Electrical Contractor Segment Manager for Schneider Electric, Nashville, Tennessee, shares his perspective on IoT trends and the importance of training to monitor facility systems. Listen to how Schnieder Electric supports our contractors through their online contractor portal, which has dedicated information for training, case studies and industry updates.

#15 - Ed Witt Jr. Apr 21, 2021

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“As technical as our business can get it’s all about dealing with people, leading people and engaging with people.” Ed Witt Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Construction Officer for Miller Electric, Jacksonville, Fla., shares his experience as a safety coordinator and the importance of standardization around documentation in the industry. Listen to his perspective on how important the roles of awareness and tools are for creating a sustainable recruitment pipeline.

#14 - Kristopher Lengieza Apr 14, 2021

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" You should really think about how you can leverage technology in your business.” Kris Lengieza, Senior Director of Global Partnerships & Alliances at Procore in Carpinteria, Calif., shares his perspective on the importance of key performance indicators and how data can inform contractors on the health of projects. The discussion also touches on dashboard analytics and the value for cross-platform integrations. Learn more about the resources and free educational opportunities that Procore has to offer.

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