Preconstruction Technology Updates

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 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 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 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 …