Construction Disruption

“If you can capture that data you’re learning from the past, you’re applying it going forward in the future. And if you do it right, you don’t have to touch that data and clean it and mess with it time and time again to get one little answer at a time. It really becomes the fuel for your engine. And it’s just a matter of how fast and how long can we make that go. That’s what we’re all about.”

-- Steve Dell’Orto, CEO of ConCntric

Construction projects range from minuscule to massive, but they all require planning and preparation. The pre-construction phase is a key part of every job, but many companies and contractors aren’t leveraging their past data to improve their efforts. This is where ConCntric steps in.

Steve Dell’Orto founded ConCntric after years of industry experience to unify the groups that make up a construction project, evaluate and use data, and empower teams to run more efficiently. Listen in as Steve explains why pre-construction is so important, how it has improved over the years, and how ConCntric can take your team to the next level.

Topics discussed in this interview:

- Why did Steve form ConCntric?

- Leveraging industry experience to solve a unique problem

- A pre-construction platform for all sizes of project

- How has pre-construction changed over the last few decades?

- Cutting waste by understanding data

- Fostering collaboration between all parties in a project

- A simple design with more focus on making money and working efficiently

- Venture capitalism and construction

- Successful software earns its keep

- Does construction still carry an old-fashioned mindset?

- Rapid fire questions

Visit ConCntric’s website to learn more, email them at [email protected], or visit their LinkedIn page.

Titles mentioned: Freedom’s Forge

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“If you walk through where the customer starts interfacing with your brand and move downwards, that’s where you can start seeing the different processes. Because, by the way, it’s not just the sales process; your business is a series of processes, just like your body is a series of systems. You have the digestive system, you have the respiratory system, you have whatever. So, you have these systems that all have to work within each other.”

-- Moustafa Moursy, President at Push Analytics

Construction business owners often establish their business with a set of processes and start finding customers. But as they grow, the market changes, and customer preferences change, too. Without updating their sales, marketing, operations, and all their processes, they won’t be able to meet customer needs.

Push Analytics provides these businesses with a data-driven outside perspective on areas of improvement and avenues of success. President of Push, Moustafa Moursy, joins us for this interview, where he shares the philosophy behind Push’s methods for empowering companies to update their processes and take control of their future. Listen in as Moustafa provides stories and insights from his experiences in the field.

Topics discussed in this interview:

- What led Moustafa to found Push Analytics?

- What kind of businesses does Push work with?

- What makes up a basic sales process?

- What interrupts a good sales process from forming?

- Should a sales process evolve to match customer and market needs?

- Meeting clients where they are

- Developing systems tailor-made to each client

- How to get buy-in with your team when introducing a new technology

- What process does Push use to help teams adopt new tech?

- What does a typical relationship look like between Push and a client?

- Moustafa’s predictions for the future of construction tech

- Rapid fire questions

Email Push Analytics at [email protected], and include “Construction Disruption” in the subject line to speak with their team about transforming your business processes today.

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“You have a set time from start to finish. Construction companies are always trying to find an edge on how can we complete this a little quicker? So why would that be important? It’s going to help you deliver a reduced cost with the benefit of repeat customers because if you’re delivering the projects on time, it’s always a win for the end user and the customer.” 

-- David Hernandez, US Head of Elecosoft

The digital age has brought about significant change in all industries, and construction is no exception. Every major advance in communication, planning, and management improves the capability and speed of business, from large to small. Elecosoft enables businesses to optimize their project with planning and visualizing software, especially with their 4D models.

Join us as we interview Elecosoft’s David Hernandez on scheduling and planning construction projects in today’s world. David shares key information on schedule compression and optimization for any size contractor, along with some examples of the benefits of optimized projects. He also sheds some light on his prediction for upcoming technology to watch out for.

Topics discussed in this interview:

- What is schedule compression?

- What are some challenges construction faces?

- Why do owners and contractors want projects done faster?

- Elecosoft and 4D models

- What is a 4D model in construction?

- Who uses Elecosoft’s programs?

- How long does it take to get on board with their software?

- Sharing knowledge and protecting proprietary information

- Customer feedback and implementation

- What will impact construction tech in the future?

- Rapid fire questions

Discover if Elecosoft can help streamline your projects at elecosoft.com and stay updated with their LinkedIn page.

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“No one wants to spend money on a website. It’s not the fun part. Let’s just be honest; I mean, like social media, I mean, all these other things are kind of more fun. If your website could be that salesperson that works for you when your sales guys are off, then what do you want to pay that salesperson that’s willing to work the midnight shift?”

-- Brittany Murphy, Marketing Director at One Thing Marketing

Digital marketing, earning good reviews, and building websites are nothing new in construction, but many businesses aren’t taking full advantage of their power. Brittany Murphy of One Thing Marketing dives into practical advice for you and your company on building a marketing plan or finding the right fit in a marketing agency.

Listen in as Brittany shares important metrics to track, exactly what to work on with SEO, and insights on marketing a construction/remodeling business right now. Learn more about Google My Business, online reviews, and working with marketing agencies to catapult your efforts to the next level.

Topics discussed in this interview:

- Building a career around a love for marketing

- Helping business owners understand the need for digital marketing

- Crafting a marketing plan for each individual company

- Making a website that works when you can’t

- Google ads and what to focus on

- Important factors in the Google Map Pack

- A breakdown of Google Reviews

- Is adding content to your Google page worth it?

- Synergy between web content and marketing

- What to look for in a digital marketing agency?

- Nailing the customer experience

- Developing your personal brand in construction

Discover One Thing Marketing and what they can do for you on their website, and check out a free ebook, too.

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“Many users get one camera, and they love it, and then suddenly, you know, they've got a dozen more right behind it. And it just becomes another tool of the trade to really help you excel at your job. And what we do is just make it easy for you to do that by making everything turnkey and simple.”

-- Roger Yarrow, COO of TrueLook Construction Cameras

Job site theft plagues the construction industry, causing monumental losses every year. TrueLook, a construction camera business out of North Carolina offers a feature-rich solution to this constant problem. Listen in as we interview TrueLook COO Roger Yarrow to get the details on how construction cameras can be more than just surveillance.

Roger shares his start in the con-tech field, noteworthy projects TrueLook has monitored, and a glimpse into the not-so distant future of construction cameras. Find out how TrueLook can help protect, monitor, and document your work.

Topics discussed in this interview:

- Roger’s background

- Discovering a passion for technology and turning it into a career

- The early days of TrueLook

- The impact of job site theft

- What does TrueLook offer?

- How can live viewing help your business?

- How do TrueLook cameras deter theft?

- What’s the next step for cameras on the construction site?

- Creating an adaptable product for rugged environments

- Details on TrueLook and their offerings

- Rapid fire questions

Improve your job site with TrueLook cameras. Visit truelook.com to learn how a construction camera can help your business.

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“I live along those lines of open innovation, and… you can learn something from anybody. Don’t let your ego or disposition get in the way. So, imagine, you know, like you know already what you have in your mind and the values you stand for. Plus, imagine you can also learn 20% of everybody around you. We would be unstoppable, right? So, this is the kind of industry I think we need moving forward. So, speak up, connect with other folks.”

-- Alex Walzer, Researcher at ETH Zurich

As a researcher, Alex questions the potential of construction to positively affect our lives, economies, and planet. While many innovations we enjoy daily make life easier, we still have tremendous unexplored potential and profound needs. Listen in as Alex shares several ideas and opportunities for construction’s future.

Innovation needs adoption, and the construction industry is notoriously difficult to win over. New ideas are slow to percolate, but skipping out on new technology only limits growth. New techniques like digital fabrication and 3D printing may change building forever.

Topics discussed in this interview:

- Why does construction appeal to Alex?

- What do future solutions look like for current problems?

- Will energy consumption drive innovation?

- Digital fabrication and implications for building

- How will robotics affect new construction?

- Interesting possibilities for robots in daily life

- Tailoring robots for human users

- 3D printed buildings and aesthetics

- Entrepreneurship and construction

- Solar power and energy independence

- Open innovation

- Outside sources of inspiration

- Gamification and construction labor

- Rapid fire questions

You can reach out to Alex on LinkedIn and learn more about the DFAB House at dfabhouse.ch

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“I think that’s the biggest opportunity for business owners. The candidates are out there; they want to work. It’s just what business owners are going to invest: the time, the energy, and the money to find them. There’s no better time in history to own and have a great company with a great team of people. It’s the most valuable asset you can have.”

Matt DiBara, CEO of DiBara Masonry, and The Contractor Consultants

Starting as a fourth-generation mason, Matt DiBara learned the trade from an early age. He soon graduated from picking up trash on the job site to fieldwork and now runs the family company and the Contractor Consultants. Focused on creating an unbeatable company culture and educating other business owners to do the same, listen in as Matt shares his wisdom.

Whether you struggle with hiring skilled and dedicated employees, fostering a strong company culture, or scaling your business to take on larger projects, Matt has some great advice from his experience running a successful business and helping others nationwide.

Topics discussed in this interview:

- The DiBara family history in construction

- Choosing construction as a career

- The benefits of college for contractors

- Implementing shared wisdom in business

- Managing your company with data and tools

- Being prepared for any economic conditions

- Building and scaling a great team

- Hiring processes for today’s world

- The importance of culture for retention

- Always have a hiring process ready

- What do the Contractor Consultants do?

- Rapid fire questions

To transform your business, visit thecontractorconsultants.com or email Matt at [email protected]

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“The programs that exist are built by lenders. They’re not built to benefit the contractor. We are building the platform and programs by home improvement experts for home improvement experts so that the pain points of the dealer are getting solved, which is a completely opposite approach to how everybody else is attacking it.”

Jennifer Lau-Hatcher, Chief Marketing Officer at 1 & Fund

As home improvement purchasing is predicted to skyrocket in the next 12 months, financing is a crucial offering to capture more sales. Jennifer Lau-Hatcher and 1 & Fund are working to make financing available and effective for home improvement contractors first. These efforts start with training to offer financing during the sales process.

Then, partnering with 1 & Fund gives contractors an experienced liaison who offers several financing options, removing the roadblock of dealing with lenders and navigating terms. Listen in as Jennifer shares her vision for the future of home improvement financing through a dedicated service and platform.

Topics discussed in this interview:

- Jennifer’s career and her start in finance

- Building a finance service for contractors first

- Streamlining home improvement financing

- How many lenders does 1 & Fund offer?

- 1 & Fund’s unique software

- Which companies do 1 & Fund work with?

- Finance coaching and sales training

- What does the future of home improvement buying look like?

- Balancing work and life

- What disruptors are next for construction?

- Advice for younger professionals - Jennifer’s podcast, Jenerator Stories

- Rapid fire questions

For your financing needs, visit oneandfund.com or reach out on LinkedIn. To reach Jennifer directly, email her at [email protected] or call her at 920-203-0885.

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“If you put a system in place that can nurture those opportunities carefully over time and know what to do with each opportunity at each moment in the customer journey, then you’re going to always have things happening, and you can organize your growth in a very efficient way.”

John Lenker is the Chief Vision Officer at Lenker.

Starting your own business is a tempting proposition for many skilled workers who dream of setting their own hours and making their own money. However, successfully running a business takes a varied skillset and a growth mindset. An organization like Lenker steps in when owners need help with branding, strategy, marketing, or new methods.

We had the privilege of interviewing John Lenker, CVO at Lenker, and Assaf Arie, CEO at Lenker, to learn more about their experiences and the methods they use to kickstart growth. Tune in for valuable advice on knowing your capabilities and improving your mindset when managing your business.

Topics discussed in this interview:

- John’s background and meeting Assaf

- Assaf’s path to working at Lenker

- Growing a business to better coach business owners

- Common growing pains and how to beat them

- Find a partner to catapult your business to the next level

- Flexibility and adaptation are key

- Going beyond fixing problems to creating systems

- The vital role of branding

- How to attract good workers

- Thoughts on AI and its impact on jobs

- Keep an open mind

- Rapid fire questions

To rethink your business strategy, visit lenker.com and connect with Assaf and John on LinkedIn.

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“I want to be known, so when people look back on what I’ve done, I’ve been there when they needed it the most. And that is why we’re here. We’re here to make a difference in other people’s lives.”

Chad Dunlap, Public Speaker at Upshift with Chad, Business Development Manager with Frost Roofing

Suicide is a dire problem in today’s society, especially in construction. Mental health often goes undiscussed, and issues go untreated as we seek to ‘fix things’ ourselves. Chad Dunlap’s best friend committed suicide, and now Chad has made it his mission to help bring awareness to this growing issue.

Through his organization Upshift with Chad, he’s been able to reach schools, police departments, businesses, and audiences of varying ages on the importance of addressing mental health. Although it can be a taboo subject, Chad spreads a message of understanding and openness, encouraging people to open up and take these issues seriously.

Topics discussed in this interview:

- Chad’s responsibilities at Frost Roofing

- Frost Roofing’s collaborations with Isaiah Industries

- Chad’s life story and an inciting incident that changed his life

- How did Chad react to losing his best friend?

- Fostering a conversation on mental health

- Tough guys need help too

- Public speaking through Upshift with Chad

- Self-talk’s powerful effects

- Who is this message for?

- Giving back to those in need

- Employee resources to know about

- Rapid fire questions

Reach out to Chad at [email protected] or give him a call at 419-204-0921. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need help.

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