Risk Management: Brick by Brick

Proactive Risk Management and the Benefits of Technology in Construction with Matt Aston, President at GPRS

Feb 28, 2024

In this podcast, Matt Aston from GPRS discusses using technology for proactive risk management in construction. They talk about ground penetrating radar, video pipe inspection, and the shift towards a proactive mindset. They also touch on the role of AI in construction, hiring talent, and the future integration of AI and augmented reality.

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Quick takeaways

Ground-penetrating radar services aid in preventing utility damage during construction.

Proactive risk management in construction enhances safety, client relationships, and project outcomes.

Deep dives

The Value of Ground-Penetrating Radar in Risk Management

Ground-penetrating radar services offered by GPRS provide significant value in damage prevention and safety enhancement in construction projects. By precisely locating underground utilities before excavation, the service helps prevent potential risks associated with hitting electrical lines or other utilities. Additionally, GPRS's technology can accurately map reinforcing steel within concrete slabs, enabling project managers to make precise penetrations without damaging structural elements.

Introduction

2min

Proactive Risk Management in Construction

4min

Shift towards Proactive Risk Management in Construction Projects and Implementation of SiteMap Software

2min

The Role of Technology in Proactive Risk Management in Construction

5min

Importance of Proactive Risk Management and Future of the Construction Industry

4min

On the latest episode of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl is joined by Matt Aston, President at GPRS, the nation's largest company specializing in the detection of underground utilities.

In this episode, Jason and Matt discuss the role of technology in the construction industry and the importance of proactive risk management. Matt explains how GPRS's ground penetrating radar services help construction companies identify underground utilities before excavation, minimizing the risk of damage.

They also touch on services like video pipe inspection and the litigation aspect of utility damage. Matt highlights the shift towards a more proactive mindset in the industry and the future integration of AI and augmented reality.

To find out how TrustLayer manages risk so that people can build the physical world around us, head to TrustLayer.io.

Episode Highlights:

01:03 - Matt’s background
02:36 - Managing risk at GPRS
05:06 - Minimizing litigation risk in construction
10:27 - The role of AI in construction and risk management
12:44 - Adoption of technology in proactive risk management
16:00 - Hiring talent in technology and construction

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Matt Aston on LinkedIn
GPRS on LinkedIn
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Risk Management: Brick by Brick

Proactive Risk Management and the Benefits of Technology in Construction with Matt Aston, President at GPRS

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Value of Ground-Penetrating Radar in Risk Management

Proactive Risk Management Approaches in Construction

Incorporating Technology and AI for Future Risk Management

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts