Articles by author: Tyler Kern
VCC Construction’s Taylor Marsalis, Director of Pre-construction, joined host Tyler Kern in the studio to dive into pre-construction processes. Everything from the pre-construction process to the various challenges and navigating current construction market conditions was up for discussion. “Pre-construction is the events that take place up to the actual groundbreaking of the construction part of […]
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Sports & Entertainment
Are Youth and Community Sports Programs “Left Behind” by Investments in the Sports World?
Key Points SquadLocker exists to make life easier for coaches, mentors, and teachers who have the potential to have a massive impact on the children they work with. The access and affordability of youth sports is an issue that can be helped by investments from the world of sports. The youth sports market is an […]
Education & EdTech
As Higher Education Attendance Declines, Will Skills Overtake Degrees?
Key Points: The NSCRC’s final 2021 spring report found college enrollment fell 3.5%, losing 600,000 students compared to the year before, the largest drop in enrollment numbers since 2011. Universities and community colleges are evolving to highlight the competencies that students develop in addition to the credits they earn. To find the best applicants, companies […]
Architecture & Design
How Much Input Should Local Communities Have Over the Design of Government Buildings?
Legislation reintroduced in congress, backed by the AIA, would prevent federal administrations from defining preferred building styles for government buildings. As Margine Biswas, Principal at Archiphy, argues, government buildings must be built with significant input from the local communities that its inhabitants represent. “An open forum is always available for discussion,” says Biswas. “These […]
Business Services
The Case to Make Everyone A Data Scientist
Key Points: Data is important to help track the constant shifts in consumer behavior. In order for data to be effective, companies must operationalize their insights. Data must be accessible to everyone throughout an organization. Commentary: Data and market research have become buzzwords for companies who are trying to keep pace in today’s rapidly […]
Beyond the Classroom
Creating Future Ready Schools: Beyond the Classroom
On this episode of Beyond the Classroom, Host Tyler Kern discussed future-ready learning with Ron Stefanski, Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships at Centric Learning, and Dr. Kevin Brown, Executive Director of Texas Association of School Administrators, which advocates on behalf of all the administrators in the state of Texas. As the son of two educators, […]
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Staying Fit On The Road: Careers On The Move
“As I PT, I’m sitting there saying ‘For a lot of these drivers, poor health was really the underlying reason why they were in the clinic in the first place,’” Manera said. “As I got to learn more and more about their lifestyle and the struggles they go through on a day-to-day basis out on […]
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Motor Fuels Tax Minute, Episode 43: Biofuel Feedstock
In this week’s episode of Motor Fuels Tax Minute, our hosts discuss non-tax specific permits for biofuel feedstocks. For information or assistance, contact us. We are here to help. ©2024 Detailed Description of Weaver’s Motor Fuels Tax Minute, Episode 43 00:00:00 Emilda: Welcome to Weaver’s Motor Fuels Tax Minute, the vlog where we talk all […]
An Aging U.S. Workforce Could Be A Fruitful Operational Shift for Businesses
In a workforce landscape being shaped by inflation, supply chain evolution, geopolitical tide shifts, and rising next-gen technology, businesses are increasingly recognizing the value of integrating older, experienced workers into their labor strategies. The allure lies not only in the seasoned skills these workers bring but also in their financial independence, which often allows […]
Telecom Project Success in Healthcare Usually Comes Down to Working with the Right Decision Maker
In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare technology, telecommunications plays a crucial role. As healthcare providers increasingly rely on digital solutions—from telemedicine to electronic health records—telecom companies are finding new opportunities and challenges in this sector. Successfully implementing telecom projects in healthcare requires a nuanced understanding of the industry’s legacy communications infrastructure, unique demands […]
Enhance Security with Faster Adoption of Digital Visitor Management Systems
As workplaces evolve into hybrid environments, the urgency to replace traditional paper logbooks with advanced digital visitor management systems has become a critical focus for organizations aiming to bolster security. The reliance on outdated methods poses significant security risks, a concern highlighted by increasing incidents of unauthorized access and data breaches globally. This pressing […]
Pearson Solutions Group Launches Syntakt Packaging Integrations: Packed With Pearson.
On this episode of Packed With Pearson, Host Tyler Kern talked with Scott Reed, Vice President of Sales for Syntakt Packaging Integrations, and Michael Senske, President of R.A., Pearson Holding Company. They dug into the big news of the formal separation of Pearson’s System Solutions Group from Pearson Packaging Group. The packaging side of the […]
Learning Automation Lessons from a Japanese Robotics Company Ahead of PACK EXPO 2021
Key Points: Automation is helping to fill the labor shortage and retention gaps. Packing has traditionally been a difficult field to automate. Machine intelligence makes this possible by allowing robots to perceive and react to its surroundings. Commentary: As labor shortages have continued to plague the global supply chain, many companies have recognized this as […]
Turo is Decentralizing the Car Rental Industry. But Can it Scale?
Since the start of summer, the car rental industry has been trying to maneuver a mass car shortage. Because of the global semiconductor shortage, automotive OEMs slashed car production at the onset of the pandemic. But now that car demand has respiked and folks are commuting, traveling intranationally, and investing in new vehicles, OEMs are […]
How UK Companies Can Cross the Pond to Success in an American Market
Post-Brexit, the U.K. is eager to fill the void of the European Union’s single market and tax reliefs with fresh free trade agreements. This included discussions with the U.S., which moved forward this week, maybe not to the U.K.’s liking, with meetings between U.S. President Biden and PM Johnson. Though Johnson made it a “priority” […]
Raspberry Pi Isn’t a Go-To for Commercial IoT. Could That Change?
When building out commercial and enterprise IoT networks, Raspberry Pi is usually out of consideration as a supporting single board computer. Its open source technologies make it great for hobbyists and small-scale deployments, but critics challenge its security capabilities. However, even though it gets said anecdotal heat, Raspberry Pi is still proving to be 44% […]
Peloton Users are Loyal Fans. Can Hotels Turn This into a New Business Strategy?
Key Points: Travelers have made it a point to seek out hotels and accommodations that include a Peloton bike. Peloton acquired Precor for $420 million in December 2020 in order to bolster their presence in the commercial market. Peloton’s presence in hotels makes it likely that their competitors will seek to enter that space, as […]
Can the Rideshare Business Model Address All of its Accessibility Concerns?
Key Points: Gig work transportation companies like Instacart, Lyft and Doordash have faced several ADA lawsuits for lack of application accessibility for the blind and visually impaired. Increasing accessibility for the blind and visually impaired is an issue facing all mobility providers. Rideshare companies fill a crucial gap in the market that can’t be filled […]
What Do Churches Need to Consider in Their Facilities?
As the Church Facilities Expo met this week in Dallas, Texas, two of the major talking points of the show were the tools and strategies that can be used to help congregations connect with their communities and how churches should plan their building designs to best serve their members. We’ll hear first from Meredith […]
Beyond the Concept: UL 508A Components Selection Considerations
Donavan Moore, the Electrical Design Department Manager at Concept Systems, educated host Tyler Kern on the considerations and selection process for UL 508A components. UL 508A is the standard for the construction of industrial control panels with the first edition coming out in 2001. “It’s been the go-to standard for industrial control panel design,” Moore […]
