In this episode of The ConTech Crew, the host Jeff Sample talks with Don Tiefenbrunn and Steve Botz from RMOne about why current ERPs overlook pre-construction needs and how RMOne was born out of real-world challenges faced by construction professionals. They explore the fundamental shift in how construction companies approach technology, starting with pre-construction.

Don Tiefenbrunn is a seasoned architect turned construction leader who co-founded RMOne after decades in the industry. His firsthand frustrations with fragmented data systems led him to build a unified ERP that starts at the very beginning: pre-construction. Steve Botz brings a tech-centric perspective, having worked in real estate and construction tech. He joined RMOne to help scale the solution and bring its grounded, craftsman-built approach to more companies.

Key Takeaways

• Why pre-construction is the most overlooked yet critical phase in project planning.
• How RMOne was built from scratch to solve real construction pain points.
• What "eating your own dog food" looks like in construction tech.
• The role of change management in rolling out new systems organization-wide.
• How small to mid-sized contractors can benefit from affordable, scalable ERP solutions.

Timestamps

[00:15] - Episode Kickoff & Guest Introductions

[02:49] - Don’s Journey: From Architect to ERP Innovator

[08:21] - Steve’s Background and Career Journey

[10:25] - Iterating the Product: Feedback, Testing, and Rollouts

[13:08] - Building Software from Real Construction Experience

[15:53] - Going Commercial: Why RMOne Was Taken to Market

[20:17] - Philosophy Behind RMOne: No VC Money, Just Mission

[26:01] - Why Pre-Con Matters: Real-Life Scenarios & ROI

[32:09] - Final Thoughts & How to Learn More About RMOne

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dontiefenbrunn/

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevebotz/

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• Website: https://rmone.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rm-one/

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