Preconstruction isn’t “just estimating”—it’s the strategy that drives every successful build. It’s where risks are uncovered, budgets align with scope, and outcomes are decided long before crews arrive. Done right, precon builds confidence across operations, earns owner trust, and unlocks new opportunities. Far from invisible, it’s the brain of the build and the control point that shapes clarity, collaboration, and success.

At ENR FutureTech 2025, ConCntric joined top builders and tech leaders to explore how construction can overcome its growing labor crisis. Our Founder & CEO Steve Dell’Orto took the stage alongside industry experts to discuss why scalable knowledge transfer—starting in preconstruction—is the key to closing the workforce gap. From leveraging AI to fostering mentorship, this recap dives into the insights, tools, and cultural shifts shaping construction’s future.

As ConCntric returns to Advancing Preconstruction 2025, we’re spotlighting a new era of collaboration, clarity, and control in precon. This year’s event isn’t just about tools—it’s about reshaping how teams align, plan, and deliver before ground is ever broken. From live demos to CEO insights and exclusive networking events, here’s what to expect from ConCntric at APC 2025.

Preconstruction sets the tone for the entire project—yet many teams still fall into the same avoidable traps. In this blog, we break down the five most common mistakes in preconstruction planning and show how ConCntric helps solve them with better data, communication, and alignment.

In this blog post, we’ll explore why preconstruction teams are moving away from point solutions, how ConCntric is driving industry-wide efficiency, and what leaders can do to secure real ROI through smarter, integrated workflows.

In this blog post, we’ll discuss the challenges with point solutions, the hidden costs of juggling too many tools, and how an integrated approach helps teams work smarter, not harder.

In this blog post, we outline the most common pushbacks to tech adoption and offer ideas for overcoming them within your team.

In this blog post, we explore key trends and technologies revolutionizing preconstruction in 2025 and their impact on the future of the construction industry.

In this blog post, we explore how real-time data plays a critical role in preconstruction management and why it’s necessary to drive innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement in the construction industry.

In this blog post, we explore how leveraging real-time updates, structured data, and advanced modeling techniques helps teams transform their preconstruction processes from reactive to proactive. Keep reading to discover how to achieve precise forecasts, enhance risk management, and optimize resource allocation.

In this blog post, we explore the cost-saving benefits of preconstruction software and how it transforms how teams plan and execute projects.

In this blog post, we explore how developing a comprehensive preconstruction roadmap can help your team align with market demands, adopt the right technologies, secure top talent, and maximize ROI to drive long-term growth and success.

In this blog post, we explore the limitations of existing software on the market, why better software is the solution, unique benefits preconstruction software should offer and ROI with ConCntric.

A recap of ConCntric at LCI Congress 2024.

A recap of ConCntric at Autodesk University 2024.

This blog post is a Q&A with Steve about ConCntric’s team’s expertise and how their industry knowledge helped build a much-needed platform for the industry.

Read this blog post to learn how to enhance team synergy from day one, break down silos, and transform collaboration in preconstruction with ConCntric.

Read this blog post to learn more about how ConCntric’s platform is solving problems in preconstruction.

Read this blog post to learn more about the difference between a preconstruction platform and a preconstruction point solution.

Read this blog post to learn more about how relying on spreadsheets for preconstruction management is outdated and inefficient.

Read this blog post to learn more about how Owners are relying on GCs to provide ongoing leadership throughout the preconstruction phase.

When you are considering bringing new software into your current workflow, you need to ask yourself: Is this going to save me time and/or money? If the answer is yes, you’re on the right track.

As more and more companies are realizing, the preconstruction phase is the most important stage in any construction project. It impacts everything from timelines to budgets and the overall success of your project. The current traditional approaches to preconstruction have enormous inefficiencies created by dozens of manual workflows and disjointed communication among team members and stakeholders. This is where ConCntric provides the ultimate solution.

Considering the volatility of our current construction market, estimating costs during preconstruction can be a nightmare. Rapidly fluctuating prices can lead to significant financial losses for contractors who do not take the time to thoroughly compare and analyze costs. 

Preconstruction professionals have been utilizing a form of Target Value Design (TVD) for decades. They have the experience to know how to break down a project conceptually into major systems and what those systems generally cost on a cost/gross square foot basis or a proportion of the total budget. This provides a team with a concept baseline to test the proforma and guide the design team.  

We sat down with Head of Product, Andy Leek, to discuss ConCntric’s onboarding process and what success looks like from his perspective. Dive into our Q&A to learn about our white-glove, customer-centric approach.

Estimating software is not enough to streamline the whole preconstruction phase of a project. Read this post to learn how estimators can benefit from an all-encompassing platform.

The 9th annual Advancing Preconstruction Conference (APC) is just around the corner and we are thrilled to be an event hosting partner!

We sat down with Andy Leek, Head of Product at ConCntric, to delve into the intricacies of the construction industry’s current procurement process and to learn more about how ConCntric is transforming the future of preconstruction. 

Change doesn’t have to be time-consuming, stressful or disruptive. ConCntric is ready to give your preconstruction process a boost in less than a day.

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How can you make your preconstruction process less manual and more efficient? Learn how in this post.

What role does the estimator play in preconstruction? Learn more here.

How do you go about estimating construction costs? Read this article to learn more about the various contributors to cost estimation, primary factors to consider when estimating construction costs, how software aids in the process of cost estimation and the most common errors to avoid in estimating construction costs.

This discussion features ConCntric’s Founder and CEO, Steve Dell’Orto and Talent Expert, Gareth McGlynn, who is the Managing Director of Niche SSP, a firm of staffing experts that help connect companies with the most talented Estimators across the United States.

Which software is right for you? Let us help you figure that out.

In the preconstruction landscape, where projects are conceived and planned before the first brick is laid, ConCntric is making its mark. This innovative tech startup is on a mission to transform the construction and real estate industry and make waves with its preconstruction management software. But what prompted their selection of a name that mirrors […]

ConCntric’s CEO and Founder, Steve Dell’Orto, recently had the opportunity to connect with other professionals in the industry to discuss the importance of collaboration in preconstruction at Procore’s Groundbreak conference in Chicago this past September. He gathered Scott Seyer, Principal Designer at Solomon Cordwell Buenz, Mike Schnizlein, VP of Construction at Related Midwest, and Martin […]

Tune in to this Built by Builders episode with Patrick Murphy, Founder and CEO of Togal.AI. In this interview, Patrick and Steve discuss wasted time in the preconstruction phase and how AI influences the construction industry. Patrick serves as the Executive Vice President of Coastal Construction, the largest General Contractor in Florida, and he was recently appointed to serve on the President’s Export Council under President Joe Biden, where he will advise the president on strategies to promote American exports and support job creation through trade.

At the inception of any project development there is a lengthy list of risks that could put the overall success of your project in jeopardy. Preconstruction is the broad definition of all of the work that is done by the design team, the builder and the owner, to design and manage the cost of the […]

This discussion features ConCntric’s Founder and CEO, Steve Dell’Orto and Talent Expert, Gareth McGlynn, who is the Managing Director of Niche SSP, a firm of staffing experts that help connect companies with the most talented Estimators across the United States.

Tune in to this Built by Builders episode with Josh Levy, Co-Founder and CEO of Document Crunch. In this interview, Josh and Steve discuss the importance of knowing the industry and creating solutions to help fellow construction professionals. Throughout his career, Josh has worked for top-ranking construction firms and led departments with annual revenues of $1 billion. Josh and the Document Crunch team are on a mission to empower everyone in the industry to understand what’s in their contracts.

A three-part series focused on identifying common processes within preconstruction.

Tune in to this Built by Builders episode with Chris Callen, Founder and CEO of PLOT. In this interview, Chris and Steve discuss workplace challenges and what new technology can do for the industry. Chris Callen was born into construction with both parents running the family concrete contracting business. Naturally, he rebelled and got as far away from construction as he thought he could get: software. After a degree and first career in information technology, Chris found out that construction had rubbed off more than he realized and returned to run the family business for 4 years.

Tune in to this Built by Builders episode with Cameron Page, Founder and CEO of Clearstory. In this interview, Cameron and Steve discuss industry challenges and the future of construction. As a former Senior Project Manager of 10 years, Cameron’s experience has given him firsthand knowledge and unique insights into the challenges faced by GCs, particularly when managing change orders and tracking out-of-contract work.

Tune in to this Built by Builders episode with Cliff Fetner, Founder and CEO of Soil Connect. In this interview, Cliff and Steve discuss moving away from traditional tactics in construction and moving towards more a modern approach. As the former President of Jaco Builders, Cliff has spent decades perfecting his craft and working on a diverse range of projects, from multi-family residences to commercial real estate ventures.

A three-part series focused on identifying common processes within preconstruction.

This discussion features ConCntric’s Founder and CEO, Steve Dell’Orto and Talent Expert, Gareth McGlynn, who is the Managing Director of Niche SSP, a firm of staffing experts that help connect companies with the most talented Estimators across the United States.

Tune in to this Built by Builders episode with Joseph Leiva, Co-Founder and CEO of Kaster. In this interview, Joe and Steve discuss the significance of supporting communication between everyone involved in preconstruction and the importance of exchanging information. Joe spent over 12 years as a subcontractor project manager on several large infrastructure and heavy civil projects in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. He is also a licensed professional civil engineer.

This discussion features ConCntric’s Founder and CEO, Steve Dell’Orto and Talent Expert, Gareth McGlynn, who is the Managing Director of Niche SSP, a firm of staffing experts that help connect companies with the most talented Estimators across the United States.

Tune in to this Built by Builders episode with Tom Deane, Co-Founder and CEO of Project Mark. In this interview, Tom and Steve discuss the importance of the very front-end of preconstruction and how it impacts both ConCntric and ProjectMark. Tom has extensive experience in the construction industry, specifically in cost and risk management. He is driven by helping pursuit teams across the U.S. win work smarter through ProjectMark.

A three-part series focused on identifying common processes within preconstruction.

Q&A with Steve Dell’Orto, ConCntric’s Founder and CEO

A Series Focused on the Ins and Outs of Preconstruction

Growth Strategy: Make Preconstruction The Priority

Former SVP of Clark Construction and Current CEO of Construction-tech predictive analytics platform ConCntric^® joins BuildersVC as Venture Partner

Preconstruction expert Steve Dell’Orto of ConCntric^® shares insights on estimating best practices

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