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Who else is eagerly awaiting a visit from St. Nicholas tonight? 🎅 From all of us at Beck Tech to all of you, we hope you have the merriest of holidays!

You don't cure cancer, but you build the buildings that do. 🧡 DESTINI Estimator users Gilbane Building Company are making the world a better place with their project win of a new cancer center in Ohio. From AGC: OhioHealth has announced plans for a 199,000-square-foot comprehensive outpatient cancer center in Columbus, Ohio, featuring advanced oncology services and collaborative care with Columbus Oncology and Hematology. Gilbane will lead construction on the project, which begins in 2026 and will be completed by 2029, nearly doubling the administrative campus's size to 500,000 square feet. https://hubs.li/Q02_XzcQ0

How can we make #preconstruction more attractive to the next generation of professionals? We spoke with Gareth at Niche SSP - No.1 for Estimating Talent to gain his expert insight on how to attract the next generation of preconstruction professionals. He boiled it down to six major things a contractor must do to attract the brightest rising stars: 🌟Promote your company culture 🌟Have a solid tech stack 🌟Make precon sexy 🌟Teach college students early 🌟Hire more people than you think you need 🌟Invest in the recruiting process We get specific in this article 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02_BM0c0

The construction industry had plenty to celebrate in 2024. Value, output, spending, and employment all experienced growth, marking a year of progress and opportunity. Yet, despite these successes, the road ahead is not without its hurdles. According to a recent AGC survey, 78% of contractors report difficulty filling estimating roles—a critical component of any project’s success. Labor shortages remain a pressing issue, compounded by rising interest rates, rapid advancements in construction technology, and the unpredictable dynamics of the economy and political climate. As we look to 2025, the outlook remains positive, with plenty of opportunities for growth and innovation. However, the industry must address these challenges head-on to ensure continued success in the face of change.   How will the construction industry outlook for 2025 affect preconstruction? We asked our clients and partners what they predict to be the biggest challenges and trends for preconstruction next year, and here is what they had to say:  

In the ever-evolving realm of construction, staying ahead of the game requires cutting-edge tools that don’t just adapt but actively lead the way. At Saunders Construction, Calvin, a Senior Estimator, found Beck Technology's DESTINI Estimator to be just that solution. ✔️ 20% reduction in project time ✔️ 15% improvement in project accuracy ✔️ 20% enhanced collaboration efficiency Read how DESTINI Estimator can help grow your business like it did for Saunders in this case study 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02_BK6k0

The construction industry had plenty to celebrate in 2024. Value, output, spending, and employment all experienced growth, marking a year of progress and opportunity. Yet, despite these successes, the road ahead is not without its hurdles. According to a recent AGC survey, 78% of contractors report difficulty filling estimating roles—a critical component of any project’s success. Labor shortages remain a pressing issue, compounded by rising interest rates, rapid advancements in construction technology, and the unpredictable dynamics of the economy and political climate. As we look to 2025, the outlook remains positive, with plenty of opportunities for growth and innovation. However, the industry must address these challenges head-on to ensure continued success in the face of change. How will the construction industry outlook for 2025 affect preconstruction? We asked our clients and partners what they predict to be the biggest challenges and trends for preconstruction next year, and here is what they had to say:

🧡 Building buildings that make a difference. 🧡 DESTINI Estimator users Swinerton are working on renovating two schools in Cobb County, Georgia. https://hubs.li/Q02_BLWC0

Here is a sneak peek of our new enhancements in the Project Information View. See all of them here: https://hubs.li/Q02_BGg-0

As we head into 2025, the challenge of attracting fresh talent to preconstruction remains a pressing issue. One way we’re tackling this? Introducing the next generation of construction management students to the professional pathway of preconstruction. It’s about bridging the gap and inspiring future leaders to join this dynamic field. Shoutout to Grant Stucker for stepping up and sharing his expertise with students at Colorado State University—helping pave the way for a stronger, more innovative future in preconstruction! #Preconstruction #TalentDevelopment #ConstructionManagement #FutureLeaders

How Can You Apply Disruptive Thinking in Preconstruction? ✳️Create the space—either physically, theoretically, or both for creative thinking. ✳️Provide time for employees to brainstorm, share their thoughts, and offer new suggestions on ways to solve problems. Preconstruction estimators don’t just copy and paste data all day. They are problem solvers and critical thinkers. If your precon team is working in outdated and unsupported technologies, we guarantee they have thought about trying to find ways to make estimating more efficient. Disruptive thinking can start as simply as asking your team, “is there a better way we can do this?” Allow yourself to fail. You’ll never know if something is going to work until you try. Experiment with testing new software specifically designed to streamline your workflows. Give your estimators room to explore more efficient ways of working. Along the way, you will learn lessons that lead to growth. Step out of your comfort zone. Remember when we all had to text by going through the numbers on our phones? It was REVOLUTIONARY when the first keyboard phone was released. But even still, you learned how to text on a cell phone, right? All new technology requires a learning curve, but the time it takes to teach ourselves or be taught how to use a new program, tool, or device is incredibly worth the way tech has made a profoundly positive effect on our lives. Remember—Blockbuster turned down the opportunity to purchase Netflix. (Whoops.) When asked, then Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes said, “Neither RedBox nor Netflix are even on the radar screen in terms of competition.” Disruptive thinking has transformed our lives and upended entire industries for the better. The successful disruptive thought leaders, the companies that supported these disruptive thinkers and the disruptive technology they’ve developed have all added value to our lives and left their competitors scrambling to keep up or worse…left bankrupt. If you want to dive in further, give this article a read 👇 https://hubs.li/Q02-JPZN0