Precon Pros News & Insights
March 29, 2023
How DESTINI Estimator Captures the Estimating Mindset
If you were to update your resume right now, beyond your technical abilities to solicit bids, interpret plans, perform takeoff, and use Excel, what …
March 23, 2023
How a Space Plan Impacts Precon in Healthcare
Seasoned preconstruction managers who work on healthcare projects rely heavily on space plans before starting an estimate. Trying to do an estimate …
March 22, 2023
Does Preconstruction Promote a Workaholic Culture?
[Estimating]…”is portrayed as a career path with a workaholic culture, and one that is not particularly rewarding. At least, that's how it was when I …
March 16, 2023
5 Reasons Why People are Resistant to Change
Benjamin Franklin famously quoted “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” However, we think change is right up there as a constant, especially …
March 15, 2023
Interview with Chad Ricks, Estimator at Macallan Construction
Estimators are problem-solvers and data visualizers. They’re some of the first to handle cutting-edge technology, and the role that they play goes on …
March 09, 2023
Beck Technology’s Preconstruction Software Roadmap—the Future of DESTINI
Founded in 1996 by a large multi-national general contractor to leverage technology to help preconstruction teams create better outcomes, Beck …
March 08, 2023
5 Struggles of Compressed Decision Making in Preconstruction
The world of preconstruction is fast-paced, high-energy, and time-sensitive. Estimators are being asked to make decisions under pressure and with …
March 01, 2023
H. J. Russell & Company Project Spotlight—DFW Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program
We’re proud to call dozens of award-winning general contractors our clients, as well as our partners in innovation. And there’s nothing we love more …
February 28, 2023
Beck Technology Donates to The Boys Scouts of America Circle Ten Council
Beck Technology builds the tools that help build better buildings. It is just one part of many that contribute to making not only the lives of our …
February 24, 2023
7 Signs Its Time to Upgrade Your Construction Estimating Software
Owners are demanding innovation and if you aren’t keeping up, you are going to get overlooked. Have you been asking yourself, “Should I upgrade my …
February 21, 2023
Creating Better Estimators-A Findorff Case Study
158,000 people left the construction industry in December 2022. One of the highest levels of departure rates across all industries.
February 15, 2023
How Directors of Preconstruction Are Using DESTINI Estimator
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