On this episode of The Modern Facilities Management Podcast, Griffin interviews Matt Aston, the president of GPRS. Matt shares his story of growing GPRS from a one-person startup to nearly 800 employees across 50+ cities. Matt has 20+ years of experience in utility locating and concrete scanning, giving him an insider perspective on the industry, how it has developed, and how it will continue to innovate.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
02:23
The Use of Radar in Facilities Management
04:17
Comparison with Other Technologies
07:40
The Role of 811 and GPRS Services
09:36
Addition of Video Pipe Inspection Service
13:06
Proactive Maintenance and Inspection Frequency
16:01
The Impact of Unplanned Downtime
18:54
The Future of Technology in Facilities Management
22:18
Influential Figures in Matt Aston's Career
24:44
Conclusion and Contact Information
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