Preconstruction Technology Updates

April 24, 2023

AI in Construction: Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

Since its launch in November, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has undeniably caused quite a media storm. In fact, Bloomberg estimates that mentions of Artificial …

April 06, 2023

10 Things Your Construction Competitors Can Teach You About Winning Work

Not winning a project hurts. Estimators know this pain firsthand because they spend a lot of time and brain power pursuing the job. You may ask …

March 30, 2023

Beck Technology Gives to Good Sports

Evidence shows that there is a direct correlation between increased classroom performance, positive self-esteem, and the development of leadership …

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 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 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 …

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 14, 2023

15 Solutions to Your Top Precon Pain Points

Beck Technology believes that many of construction’s serious problems can be solved in the preconstruction phase of a project. As a technology …

February 08, 2023

Becoming an Estimator—Carina Mansilla, H.J. Russell

Everyone’s journey to preconstruction looks a little different. Some estimators were practically born into it, like Melissa Love from Sundt, who …

February 07, 2023

The Top 4 Construction Buzzwords for 2023

What is the next big thing in construction? What do precon teams need to be preparing for? Although inflation, material costs and supplies, and the …

January 25, 2023

Doug Maiden Celebrates 25 Years at Beck Technology

When Doug Maiden walked into Beck Technology on his first day, he thought to himself, “I could be walking into the last company I work for. I could …

January 24, 2023

Making Precon Sexy to New Estimators

One of the hottest topics in preconstruction for the past couple of years has been bringing on new talent. Labor shortages have impacted industries …