Precon Geeks

Latest Episodes:

Making the Precon Process More Efficient Apr 04, 2023

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Target Value Design is disrupting the traditional preconstruction process. Deriving from the design-build method and lean estimating construction practices, Target Value Design is a way for precon teams to get ahead of the work preventing change orders and budget overruns.

It is putting the precon process before the design process. It may make some estimators uncomfortable; however, working together with the design team creates a more efficient process and provides a higher value to owners.

John and Jared discuss what Target Value Design is and how estimators and preconstruction teams can incorporate it into their process in this episode of Precon Geeks.

To read more about Target Value Design and its benefits, visit the Beck Technology blog here: Target Value Design in Construction (beck-technology.com)

Interview with Stewart Carroll, Beck Technology President Mar 28, 2023

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John and Jared talk with Beck Technology's President, Stewart Carroll. Stewart talks about how he got into construction and technology, both passions of his at a young age.

In this episode, you will learn how Stewart met Peter Beck, one of the founding members of Beck Technology, and how Beck Technology was started. Peter believed that if the construction industry could utilize technology in the preconstruction phase of a project, then better decisions could be made resulting in better quality outcomes.

Revolutionize the industry...create the future!

To hear how Beck Technology helps precon teams make better project decisions, request a demo of the DESTINI suite of products here: Request a demo of DESTINI Estimator and DESTINI Bid Day (beck-technology.com)

Are The Robots Coming For My Job? Mar 21, 2023

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John and Jared sit down to discuss the trends in precon in 2023. What are we hearing from clients? What are we experiencing in precon now post-COVID? You'll hear John's take on the cost of material escalation currently and how hybrid work environments are going to grow in the future.

But what they really focus on in this episode is artificial intelligence (A.I.) and augmenting an estimators work for better outcomes. As John says, "no one wants to count widgets for the rest of their lives." There is a lot of game-changing tech coming out that is helping preconstruction teams make better, faster decisions and John and Jared discuss how embracing new technology can benefit precon teams.

Learn more about how augmentation is transforming precon in this blog post: Transforming the Construction Industry Through Augmentation (beck-technology.com)

Why Launch a Precon Podcast Now? Mar 14, 2023

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Howdy, we're Beck Technology and we make game-changing preconstruction software. Why are we launching a podcast now? Well, because there are so many neglected aspects of precon. We want to talk about what estimators AREN'T talking about. We'll interview industry insiders, techy folk, estimators, and precon professionals for their take on what's happening in the world of precon now and trends for the future.

In this first episode, our hosts, John and Jared, discuss why we're launching a podcast, the type of discussions you'll hear on Precon Freaks, and why you should listen.

Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode and go visit us on the web at Construction Estimating Software. Reimagined. | Beck Technology (beck-technology.com).

Introducing Precon Geeks—The Podcast for Precon Freaks Mar 09, 2023

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Precon Geeks, the podcast for precon freaks. Why should you listen to our new preconstruction podcast? Because we get real. We're going to discuss all the things estimators are posting anonymously about on Redditt. We'll discuss the challenges you face and how to overcome them. Listen in to gain insight into what industry insiders and top GCs are doing to set their companies up for success.

We're a software company born from industry and know the risk, problems, and struggles of precon. The Precon Geeks hosts come from construction and are excited to share their knowledge, as well as learn from guests and listeners.

Tune in every Tuesday at 5 am EST / 4 am CST for a new episode of Precon Geeks.