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title: Preconstruction Expectations vs. Reality
description: Wondering what it is like to be a construction estimator working in preconstruction? Preconstruction job descriptions and perceptions don't necessarily meet the realities of what it's like to be an estimator. Listen to this preconstruction podcast and learn what it's like to work in precon.
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# [Preconstruction Expectations vs. Reality](https://www.beck-technology.com/podcast/preconstruction-expectations-vs.-reality-1)

 Written by [beckadmin](https://www.beck-technology.com/podcast/author/beckadmin) | Oct 29, 2024 1:57:35 PM

Counting things all day holed up in a windowless office…. ha! That’s not what you do.

Before you got into precon, what were you expecting? Did it match reality?

In this extra special episode of Precon Geeks, we let our content marketing intern lead a team of “recovering estimators” who work for Beck Technology in a discussion about expectations vs. reality of working in precon.

Did you think you had to have field experience? Did you have to be a math whiz? Was it going to be boring?

We’d love to know how much you can relate to this episode. Drop us a line at [precongeek@beck-technology.com](mailto:precongeek@beck-technology.com).

[View full post](https://www.beck-technology.com/podcast/preconstruction-expectations-vs.-reality-1)

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