Berglund Construction has always emphasized data-driven value in preconstruction and saw an opportunity to further improve collaboration and transparency. By moving beyond siloed spreadsheets and adopting ConCntric, they transformed preconstruction into a streamlined, transparent process, engaging clients earlier and increasing visibility and confidence throughout the project lifecycle.
Scott Giba, Vice President of Education and Commercial Construction, leads the company’s higher education and commercial project teams. Under his leadership, Berglund’s preconstruction approach has evolved from spreadsheet-heavy workflows to a tech-forward model that centers on real-time collaboration and visual communication.
The Challenge
Berglund Construction had standardized estimating templates, but before ConCntric, the preconstruction process relied heavily on manual spreadsheets stored across various locations.
“We had all the information, but it lived in different places. ConCntric brings it all together in one catalog so we can pull historical data quickly and accurately.”
Vice President of Education and Commercial Construction
White building cost models were achievable, the fragmented process made it time-consuming and less efficient, limiting Berglund’s ability to deliver them at the desired speed and clarity.
As a company rooted in Lean Construction, Berglund sought a platform that aligned with its core values–eliminated waste, streamlined communications, and focusing on value-driven outcomes. While the existing approach was effective, it lacked the scalability needed to elevate the quality and accuracy of cost model presentations and to fully support the transparency, precision, and client collaborating Berglund was striving for.
The Solution
Berglund selected ConCntric after evaluating several different precon solutions. What stood out to them was ConCntric’s flexibility, visual reporting, and alignment with Lean Construction practices. It was clear that ConCntric wasn’t just another point solution; it offered a comprehensive platform that would truly allow Berglund to maximize the use of their data and elevate their precon process.
“ConCntric walked us through every step and tailored their platform to how Berglund actually works.”
Vice President of Education and Commercial Construction
The onboarding process was smooth and tailored to their unique leads. Berglund hand-selected a core group of their preconstruction department to begin implementing ConCntric, with the ConCntric team guiding them step-by-step. From there, weekly support calls ensured the platform continued to meet their evolving needs.
“Using Calibrate, we can take projects from 5 or even 10 years ago and see them adjusted to reflect real-time market conditions. That’s been extremely valuable.”
Vice President of Education and Commercial Construction
The Results
For Berglund Construction, adopting ConCntric wasn’t just a tech upgrade–it organically transformed how their team works, collaborates, and delivers value to clients, without the extra time spent on tedious onboarding.
The team at Berglund Construction regularly shares printable reports generated through the platform, which have become a key component of their client-facing communication.
“ConCntric has really changed the game for us. We can now give clients accurate, well-calibrated pricing early on and back it up with clear visuals. It makes the whole process more transparent, letting everyone see the real-time impact of decisions as we work together.”
Vice President of Education and Commercial Construction
Since adopting ConCntric, Berglund has seen four major benefits:
- Increased Transparency and Trust
Real-time cost modeling and visual reports have improved communication with clients and made decision-making more collaborative.
- Streamlined Access to Historical Data
With everything housed under one roof, estimators can now access, compare, and adjust cost data faster than ever.
- Better Support for Lean Practices
ConCntric supports Berglund’s Lean approach by streamlining workflows, cutting out redundancy, and enabling tools like target value design and Choosing by Advantages.
- Improved Early-Stage Service
Berglund now engages earlier in the project lifecycle, delivering accurate budgets and clear visualizations to help clients make informed decisions and ensure a seamless path from concept to completion.
“If you’re a preconstruction leader looking for an all-around solution with support and a great team behind it, I would definitely recommend ConCntric.”
Vice President of Education and Commercial Construction
