Innovation Overload

“I like to make sure I have my finger on the pulse of what's going on in the industry and share the lessons learned and the best of the best that we can all come up with.” Join Rosendin Electric CIO as he delves into insightful discussions, sharing strategies and best practices. This episode focuses on vital aspects such as recruiting IT talent, negotiating software contracts,

"Innovation is really just constantly re-evaluating all the different things around you and re-imagining what it could be, or why it should be different." Anna Jochim, MODL, Director, Future Workforce Development from Electri shares the challenges faced for our growing skilled labor gap and the use of innovative solutions to try to solve them.

"AI is not just a tool; it's becoming the foundation for smarter, more efficient construction practices." In this second part of the Contractor Takeover edition of the Innovation Overload podcast, hosts Jared Christman, Director of Innovation and Technology at Big State Electric, and Sean Lazarian, CFO of ESSCO, continue their in-depth exploration of the transformative role of arti

"AI is not just a tool; it's becoming the foundation for smarter, more efficient construction practices." Whether you're aiming to leverage AI to streamline operations or stay ahead of industry trends, this episode of Innovation Overload: Contractor Takeover delivers valuable insights and expert discussions with Jared Christman, Director of Innovation and Technology at Big State El

“Ultimately we all need to make money. Being efficient and trying to innovate and find new ways to do things is at the top of our list.” Join Lance Beck, VP of Contract Operations for an insightful discussion on the dynamic shifts occurring within the electrical construction industry. In this episode, we explore how self-improvement initiatives can serve as a catalyst for foste

We see the amount of work going up and the number of electricians going down, so we have to focus on process improvement and automation. We need to shift the mentality from "technology is taking our jobs" to "we are filling holes that cannot be filled fast enough." Join the Contractor Takeover with hosts Jared Christman of Big State Electric and Sean Lazarian of ESSCO, as they disc

Innovation is how you make something better for somebody. Whether it's a very simple solution or a very complex solution, how can you make it faster, simpler, and easier to implement. Chris Lamb, Hilti North American Trade Marketing Manager, embodies this ethos, championing solutions tailored to the nuances of the electrical and mechanical trades. This episode of Innovation Overloa

“Innovation can be defined in a number of different ways. I think it can be tangible in terms of a product that you are actually using that is very different than anything you've seen before. I think for me, I work for a company that is very innovative and we breathe the culture of that but for my day-to-day, it's really innovation in the way you approach things, your thought pro

One aspect often overlooked is the importance of relying on your peers. Don't hesitate to pick up the phone and reach out to someone. We're here to uplift the entire industry, and if we can offer assistance, we're more than willing to do so." Join Jared Christman, Director of Innovation and Technology at Big State Electric, and Sean Lazarian, CFO of ESSCO, as they share valuable in

"Don't be afraid to fail. Let's throw things out on the table, let's brainstorm. I really try to empower everyone within our organization to think outside the box. To not just do what we always have done. We need to move the needle a bit every single day," Adam Rude, ERMCO. In this episode of NECA's Innovation Overload learn how beneficial student chapters are and where they can ta