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Innovation Overload

NECA Podcast Network
Artificial Intelligence
NECA
Prefab
Innovation
VDC
Innovation Institute
Data Centers
Rosie's Girls
Southwire
Revit
Allison-Smith Company
Electrical Contractor Innovation Challenge
BIM
O'connell Electric
Navvis
SLAM
NECA Convention
Building Information Modeling
Safety Technology
Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality

The NECA Innovation Overload Podcast helps contractors make sense of industry tools and decide what is right for their business. Each week, the NECA Innovation Team and a weekly guest discuss and tackle problems contractors across the country are facing.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes126Founded5 years ago
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In this episode of Innovation Overload, host Adam Davis, Director of Fabrication & Modular Solutions at Miller Electric Company, talks with Brian Yetter, Prefabrication Manager at Hatzel & Buehler, about building a prefab operation that drives real p... more

"Innovation is order born from chaos." 

In this episode of Innovation Overload, host Todd Grossweiler of Allison-Smith Company talks with Cameron Binegar from Gerke Electric about embracing the messy moments, growing through the challenge, and turni... more

"Find your champions. You find the people that want to push the envelope, you find the folks on the cutting edge."

In this Contractor Takeover edition of Innovation Overload, Eric Spaeth of Southland Industries and Nathan Zelenock of Miller Electric... more

“The people in this industry are special and they love to mentor and bring others up.”

In this episode of Innovation Overload, hosts Todd Grossweiler of Allison-Smith Company and Tom Adamson of Custom Electric speak with Christy Phillips of Southwir... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Yetter
Prefab Manager, Hatzel & Buehler Lehigh Valley Branch
Hatzel & Buehler
Episode: #126: Adam Davis & Brian Yetter
Cameron Binegar
Executive director of operations at Gerke Electric
Gerke Electric
Episode: #125: Todd Grossweiler & Cameron Binegar
Nathan Zelenock
Electrical contractor, Miller Electric
Miller Electric
Episode: #124: Eric Spaeth and Nathan Zelenock
Christy Phillips
Representative at Southwire
Southwire
Episode: #123: Episode 123 - Tom Adamson, Todd Grossweiler, Kristy Phillips
Teila Allmond
Free Apprenticeship Manager and Instructor for Rosie's Girls
Rosie's Girls, partnered with IBEW Local 98
Episode: #121: Teila Allmond
Michael McLin
Managing Director at Maxim Consulting Group
Maxim Consulting Group
Episode: #119: Michael McLin
Chris Summers
Executive/lead at Augmenta
Augmenta
Episode: #118: Chris Summers
Steve Swain
From Swain Electric, NECA chapter member
Swain Electric
Episode: #116: Steve Swain
Max Gallaway
VP of Max Electric
Max Electric
Episode: #115: Max Gallaway

Hosts

Jared Christman
Host of NECA Innovation Overload, in-person interview formats
Sean Lazarian
Co-host for NECA Innovation Overload editions
Tahira Ali
Host of NECA Innovation Overload podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Love it!

    It’s definitely worth your time if you are trying to stay informed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mariann!!
    United States4 years ago

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Professional, practical discussions you can apply in real-world contracting scenarios.
Strong emphasis on leadership development and workforce culture.
Good mix of tech and human-focused topics; actionable takeaways for teams and sponsorship interest.

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#108: Contractor Takeover - Aaron Graven and Brian Dilley
Q: Aaron, introduce yourself and tell us what you do.
Aaron Graven explains his role as Senior Virtual Construction Engineer at Lake Erie Electric, describing how their team handles BIM, 2D construction, and overall virtual construction to make electrical projects more constructible and bridge to the prefab shop.
#109: Phil Matthews, Andy Sellers, and Michael Parkes
Q: What challenges and opportunities do you see with technology adoption in the industry?
The hosts discuss changing workflows, the importance of training, and implementing AI, BIM, and robotics in a way that improves safety and efficiency, while avoiding disruption through proper change management and clear ROI.
#109: Phil Matthews, Andy Sellers, and Michael Parkes
Q: How did the Parkes family end up owning O'Connell Electric, and what's the origin story?
The story covers how Jack O'Connell bought the company in 1968 after a pivotal moment involving stock and backing, and how the Parkes family name became associated with the business, including the purchase of TH Green and the growth into a multi-hundred-million-dollar firm.
#109: Phil Matthews, Andy Sellers, and Michael Parkes
Q: So Michael, what brought you into the electrical industry?
Michael describes being born into a family business, initially pursuing medicine, switching to engineering, and eventually joining O'Connell Electric due to family openings and a passion to contribute to the company.
#126: Adam Davis & Brian Yetter
Q: What does pre-construction mean to you in practice, and how does your team collaborate with design and field teams?
Pre-construction for him means upfront communication and collaboration to shape build strategies, using BIM and design coordination to preview assemblies and align the field with the plan.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Innovation Overload

What is Innovation Overload about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show pulls together NECA's innovation agenda with practical, on-the-ground experiences from contractors, manufacturers, and industry leaders. Episodes center on workforce development, culture, digital adoption, AI and VDC workflows, safety, and how large-scale projects—from data centers to electrical installations—are being modernized through technology, mentoring programs, and peer networks. Listeners can expect candid discussions about leadership, change management, and real-world implementation challenges, plus actionable takeaways like how to vet new tools, build internal champions, and scale innovations across teams. A notable strength is its consistent focus on people-first cultures within family- and career-oriented contractor e... more

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1. Brian Yetter
2. Cameron Binegar
3. Nathan Zelenock
4. Christy Phillips
5. Teila Allmond
6. Michael McLin
7. Chris Summers
8. Steve Swain

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