Contechtrio - Talking Construction Tech

EPISODE 435: Are you still using outdated tools like Excel for estimating? Time to switch to the cloud!In this week’s episode of The ConTech Crew, my co-host Nathan Wood and I sit down with Dustin DeVan, CEO of Ediphi, a cloud-based estimating tool. Dustin, who also founded BuildingConnected (later acquired by Autodesk), shares his journey from general contracting to pioneering cloud-based tools for cost estimation.Ediphi’s cloud-based platform offers a collaborative, adaptable approach to managing cost data, minimizing rework, and enhancing project accuracy.Tune in now to learn how this latest construction technology advancement could reshape the future of pre-construction.Don’t miss it!Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)From general contractor to construction tech (02:12) Success story of BuildingConnected’s acquisition by Autodesk (04:05) How significant is pre-construction in project execution (08:18)Data accuracy and categorization challenges in cost estimation (12:57)How cloud-based tools can guide desi