Preconstruction Technology Updates

April 05, 2023

Beck Technology Launches Precon Geeks Preconstruction Podcast

Beck Technology, a preconstruction data lifecycle company and developers of innovative preconstruction software, launched its in-house …

April 03, 2023

Buy America Provisions Can Improve Construction Lead Times — For a Price

A reliance on construction materials produced overseas has left U.S. contractors susceptible to long lead times and extreme price volatility, …

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 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 …