Professional Builders Secrets brings you a live episode from the International Builders Show in Las Vegas featuring Bob Cain, Business Unit Leader at BuildTools by ECI. In this episode, Bob shares powerful insights into understanding and exceeding modern client expectations, along with actionable strategies to streamline builder operations, boost profitability, and reduce risk.
This episode is sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services, click the link below to learn more:hubs.ly/Q02mNSsG0
INSIDE EPISODE 198 YOU WILL DISCOVER
- How to structure your first appointment to stand out from the competition
- How to deliver honest, timely communication
- The power of technology in closing more jobs and running smoother projects
- Best practices for managing change orders without losing profit
- How BuildTools simplifies job costing, WIP reporting, and net profit tracking
- And much, much more.
ABOUT BOB CAIN
Bob(Robert) Cain is the Business Unit Leader at BuildTools by ECI Software Solutions. With over 26 years in the construction industry, he’s worked with thousands of builders and trade contractors, helping them streamline operations, implement technology, and improve profitability through smarter project management and client communication.
Connect with Bob: linkedin.com/in/bobcain/
TIMELINE
- 3:30 Why most construction software doesn’t fit small builders
- 8:00 The hidden costs of poor estimating practices
- 12:30 How live supplier integrations save time and money
- 17:00 The power of AI to catch costly mistakes
- 23:00 Streamlining ordering and logistics in one click
- 28:30 What the future of construction technology looks like
LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE
APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com
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APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/
APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders
APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders