Digital Site Box with Thomas Strange, IV & Neal Fogleman

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Key Points Discussed

[00:02:00] Introduction: The host introduces Thomas Strange and Neal Fogleman, co-founders of Digital Site Box, and provides a quick overview of their backgrounds in civil engineering and stormwater management.

[00:05:00] The Archaic System of Paper Documentation: Neal Fogleman describes the inefficiencies of the traditional documentation process:

"We pull up to a site, and all our documentation is scattered across the ground from the storm the night before." – Neal Fogleman

[00:07:00] Contractor and Municipal Inspector Responsibilities: Thomas Strange outlines the typical contractor responsibilities and how inspections take place. He also introduces the role of the municipal inspector.

"It’s the contractor's job to ensure that the permit box is up and available, with all documentation there." – Thomas Strange, IV

[00:14:00] The Digital Site Box Solution: Neal explains how Digital Site Box allows for remote access to documents and simplifies compliance.

"The municipalities can access all the documents they need from anywhere without visiting the site. It's transparency for everyone involved." – Neal Fogleman

[00:18:00] Eliminating Paperwork and Physical Inspections: Thomas dives deeper into how the software allows inspections to be completed remotely, saving significant time and reducing the need for physical paperwork.

[00:22:00] Rain Logs and Real-Time Data Access: The co-founders discuss how the software integrates with weather data to automatically track rainfall, eliminating the need for manual rain logs.

[00:25:00] Homebuilders and Safety Applications: Neal highlights how Digital Site Box has extended its use cases beyond stormwater to homebuilders and safety compliance.

"Homebuilders saw it and said, 'Man, I have to post my permit on the window, and now I can do it digitally.'" – Neal Fogleman

[00:35:00] Pricing and Affordability: The founders discuss the pricing structure of Digital Site Box, emphasizing its affordability and value compared to traditional documentation methods.

"For $75 per site per year, you eliminate thousands in printing and courier costs." – Thomas Strange, IV

[00:39:00] What’s Next for Digital Site Box: The episode wraps up with a teaser about future developments and integrations with other major software platforms.

Notable Quotes:

• "The Achilles heel of my job site used to be paper." – Thomas Strange, IV

• "We’re replacing the plastic box, so it doesn’t need to be thousands of dollars." – Neal Fogleman

In this episode of the Stormwater World Podcast, host Ty Garmon explores the world of site inspections, compliance, and stormwater management with two experts: Thomas Strange, IV, and Neal Fogleman, co-founders of Digital Site Box. Their innovative software streamlines site documentation, ensuring better communication between contractors and municipalities. They discuss how Digital Site Box replaces outdated permit boxes and allows for real-time access to essential documents. Tune in to learn how this tool saves time, cuts costs, and enhances compliance in the construction and stormwater industries.

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