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Description:
The field plays a crucial role in construction, but what makes a field-first mentality different from just working in the field? In this webinar, we will explore how adopting a field-first mindset can drive project success. Learn how it helps keep teams aligned, improves communication, increases efficiency, and supports data-driven decisions.
Key objectives:
- Learn how a field-first approach boosts efficiency and communication.
- Hear best practices for empowering your field team and strategies that actually work.
- Discover how real-time data can help teams see the bigger picture.
- Understand the role of technology in improving field productivity and equipment utilization.
Hosted by:
Speakers:
Brooke Bowden
Director of Enterprise Sales
HCSS
Brooke Bowden is the Director of Enterprise Sales at HCSS, where she leads a team of account executives focused on building and nurturing long-term relationships with strategic clients in the construction industry. With over eleven years of experience at HCSS, Brooke has grown from a Quality Assurance Intern to various roles in product management and sales, contributing significantly to the company's success. She holds an MBA from the University of Houston-Victoria and a BS in Biology from Baylor University. Passionate about delivering innovative software solutions, Brooke excels in creating value for both clients and HCSS.
Julia Salgueiro
Director of Operations Technology
Preston Companies
Julia Salgueiro is the Director of Operations Technology for Preston Companies, where she has been a key driver of innovation in processes and technology implementation for all Preston Companies. With 18 years of experience in the construction industry, including seven years at Granite Construction, Julia began her career in field operations as a project engineer in 2007 and now leads the company change initiatives for the Preston enterprise. Julia is passionate about creating efficiency, driving her team and all departments to strive for excellence and continual improvement.
Chris Ramos
VP of Field Operations
Preston Companies
Chris Ramos is the Vice President of Field Operations at Preston Pipelines infrastructure, LLC. With 17 years of experience in the construction industry, Chris joined the company in 2011. Over the years, Chris has held various roles, including Project Engineer, Sr. Project Engineer, Project Manager, Sr. Project Manager and Project Executive, before being promoted to his current role. Throughout his tenure, Chris continues to adapt to new procedures, processes and site-specific requirements. His commitment to pre-plan, be organized, problem solve and communicate to our clients are reasons why he provides our clients unparalleled customer service.
Eugene Eshbach
Director of IT
Allan Myers
Eugene Eshbach is the Director of IT at Allan Myers, where he leads a team dedicated to guiding operations in the selection, implementation, and use of technology at the work face. With 24 years of experience in the construction industry, Eugene has held various field-focused operational roles, including Carpenter, Project Engineer, Superintendent, and Project Manager, before transitioning to IT. These experiences have fostered a field-first perspective in deploying technology solutions. Eugene and his team strive to deliver technology that provides a smooth and information-rich user experience for everyone involved in Allan Myers' construction and material production operations.
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