Top Holiday Tech Gifts for Construction Pros to Stay Healthy and Energized with The Construction Dorks
The ConTechCrew
The Gift of Time and Importance of Play
Nathan and the hosts emphasize gifting time, rest, play, and giving experiences over materialism during the holidays.
In this holiday special of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample returns with the construction dorks for a hosts-only episode to share their favorite tech and wellness gift ideas for the construction dorks in your life. From wearables and recovery tools to retro gaming consoles and DIY robot arms, this fun-filled episode looks into a wide range of geeky, practical, and wellness-focused gifts that blend construction life with tech enthusiasm. The crew also reflects on the importance of rest, play, and giving time during the holiday season.
This episode features the full lineup: Jeff Sample, Jonathan Marsh, Travis Voss, and Nathan Wood. These construction technology veterans and self-proclaimed dorks bring their personal favorites and gadget obsessions to the table, each offering a mix of insight, humor, and holiday spirit rooted in years of experience in the construction tech industry.
Key Takeaways
- The best wearables for health tracking, including Oura Ring, WHOOP, and Google Pixel Watch.
- The benefits of cold plunges and recovery tools like Hyperice compression sleeves and portable saunas.
- Fun and affordable tech gadgets for BIM professionals and construction nerds, from Bluetooth beanies to 3D printing pens.
- Retro and DIY gift ideas like robot arms, label makers, and retro gaming systems.
- Thoughtful advice on rest, play, and intentional gift-giving during the holiday season.
Timestamps
[00:32] – Host Introductions and Holiday Rants
[05:04] – Wearables for Health and Recovery
[10:43] – Cold Plunge and Sauna Gift Ideas
[15:10] – Affordable Tech Stocking Stuffers
[18:31] – Noise-Canceling Headphones and Travel Tech
[23:45] – Robot Arms and DIY Tech Toys
[26:31] – Retro Gaming Consoles and Play at Work
[29:35] – Novelty Gifts and Bourbon Dispensers
[32:08] – Wellness Subscriptions and Mental Health
[34:57] – Final Reflections: Rest, Time, and Play
Follow Travis Voss & Company
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-voss/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travis.voss.336
- Website: https://www.constructiondorks.com/
- LinkedIn(Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/smacna/
- Website(Company): https://www.smacna.org/
- Facebook(Company): https://www.facebook.com/SMACNA
- Twitter(Company): https://x.com/smacna
- Instagram(Company): https://www.instagram.com/smacna/
Follow Jonathan Marsh & Company
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdmsteeltoe
- LinkedIn(Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/steel-toe-consulting-llc/
- Website: https://www.steeltoeconsulting.com/
Follow Nathan Wood & Company
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanaec/
- LinkedIn(Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/spectrumaec/
- Twitter(company): https://x.com/spectrumaec?
Follow the Host:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ironmanofit/
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