The Business Technologist Advantage: How IT Leaders Earn a Seat at the Table
Baker Construction’s Juliano Giannerini makes the case that the most important shift in IT leadership is not technical, it is how the function frames itself to the business. This post explores what that reframe looks like in practice, from making invisible work visible to building the relationships that surface the real problem.
From Reactive Networks to Predictive Advantage
Juliano Giannerini, Director of Information and Systems Security at Baker Construction, joins Go Beyond the Connection to explain what predictive IT operations actually looks like in a high-growth, low-margin construction environment. He shares the framework, the financial proof points, and the relationship-building philosophy that got his team there.
How Satellite Connectivity Is Transforming Remote Construction Job Sites
Remote construction job sites often have no carrier coverage at all — because the crew is building the network that will eventually serve the area. ChaChi Gallo of Michels Corporation explains how satellite connectivity changed daily operations, what the 5G debate gets wrong, and how to design wireless infrastructure around what construction actually needs.
The Digital Job Site: Constructing Intelligence
ChaChi Gallo, VP of IT at Michels Corporation, explains why AI readiness depends on disciplined data foundations and reliable connectivity. He shares how satellite access is transforming remote job site operations and why automation must keep humans in the loop.
The Digital Jobsite: The Wireless Backbone of Modern Construction
Thomas Berrington explains how wireless connectivity and owned data power the digital jobsite and scalable modern construction.
Why CIOs Are Turning to Wireless-First Network Infrastructure
In Episode 17 of Go Beyond the Connection, Chris shares how ATL’s network strategy moves beyond hardwired limitations and into a scalable, resilient model that supports biometric boarding, IoT at scale, and nonstop uptime. His story reveals what it takes to lead IT in one of the most demanding environments on Earth—and why other CIOs should pay attention.
Scaling Tech Without the Clutter: Building Simple, Secure, and Stable Remote Networks
Jim Grassman, CIO at Homes for Heroes, discusses how simplifying your technology stack — rather than expanding it — creates the conditions for sustainable growth. He covers the 80/20 procurement rule, wireless-first infrastructure, and what genuine vendor partnership requires for a fully virtual workforce.
Overcoming Connectivity Challenges in Construction Tech
https://youtu.be/hIFdhd3TPTs Building Smarter: How Adam Krob Bridges Data, Connectivity, and Field Expertise in Construction Tech What does it take to modernize construction technology—without losing touch with the realities of the field? In this episode, Adam Krob shares how his team tackles construction technology challenges like massive data streams, complex jobsite conditions, and the need for…