“When we saw ConCntric for the first time at Advancing Preconstruction, we said, “This is it!” because our philosophy is to create a world-class preconstruction experience for our clients.”
The Problem
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Before adopting ConCntric, Consigli used a point solution to lead value management. While this approach helped keep their project information in a centralized, cloud-based location, it could not layer risk, track deliverable timelines and provide the level of collaboration their team needed. They noticed that key elements were missing, leaving their preconstruction process feeling disjointed.
Before testing out the point solution, Consigli struggled with version control and never really knew whether they had the most up-to-date reports. This created frustrations among the team and inefficiencies, making it difficult for their stakeholders to make informed decisions. Even with the point solution, Consigli realized that their experience with clients felt too transactional—simply gathering information and feeding it back to them. They needed a collaborative approach where clients could engage and ensure they received the best effort from their preconstruction team.
“Precon can be done in Excel, but the real challenge is the time spent compiling data into a digestible format for the client. Instead of focusing on critical issues, discussing challenges and finding solutions, precon managers are buried in spreadsheets. By the time the information was presented, it was already outdated. That inefficiency was a major obstacle for us.”
Vice President of Preconstruction at Consigli
Before ConCntric, Consigli also had problems tracking project milestones and ensuring stakeholders met deadlines without creating bottlenecks. Their previous scheduling program was overly complicated for clients and they needed to be able to present a high-level timeline. Their clients needed a user-friendly interface to interact with and give them peace of mind about key aspects of the project. Additionally, Consigli noticed that more and more RFPs required teams to provide continuous estimating and work closely with design teams to enable faster decision-making. Their clients were starting to expect real-time insights into project costs, risks and opportunities before going to market. Consigli needed a solution that allowed them to present and analyze data in ways Excel could no longer support. ConCntric provided the collaborative, comprehensive preconstruction platform they had searched for for years.
The Solution
“Having a spreadsheet that does not talk directly to the estimate was a big challenge for us. ConCntric has helped us solve that problem.”
After years of searching for the perfect solution to their preconstruction management problems, Consigli found what they sought in ConCntric after being introduced at Advancing Preconstruction 2024. It was clear almost immediately that ConCntric was what they needed, and one of the biggest selling points was the platform’s flexibility and scale. Consigli was not looking for a “fully-baked” solution. They wanted a solution and team that welcomed feedback and collaboration. The ConCntric team reassured Consigli that the platform would continue to grow and improve, becoming smarter over time, which aligned with Consigli’s approach to innovation. They needed a solution that could adapt to the complexities of preconstruction, not a static point solution.
“ConCntric is making our people better. It’s giving them more time to focus on the things that are important to our clients, instead of focusing on compiling information from 30 different sources together.”
Vice President of Preconstruction at Consigli
Because Consigli’s preconstruction managers specialize in the full scope of the preconstruction process—not just estimating—they needed a place to store and organize all critical project information in an easily consumable way for clients and architects. ConCntric provides a centralized hub, making their communication more effective and eliminating the inefficiencies of outdated tools.
Additionally, beyond data organization, ConCntric’s embedded Timeline helped Consigli solve scheduling complexities. They needed a tool that allowed them to make quick real-time adjustments, providing visibility for architects and owners. With ConCntric, they know that their project information is always accessible at the click of a button, leading to clearer messaging, more accurate reporting and stronger collaboration among teams. On top of that, when showcasing ConCntric in client meetings, the seamless integration between Consigli’s workflow and ConCntric consistently resonates with clients, reinforcing trust and confidence between all parties.
“ConCntric has really changed some behaviors on our end. We no longer need to spend hours and hours putting detailed monthly reports together and compiling everything we did in the last month to show value. On ConCntric’s platform, everything is updated and live in real-time.“
Vice President of Preconstruction at Consigli
The Results
Since ConCntric, Consigli has completely transformed their preconstruction process, saving time, improving collaboration and increasing efficiency. What was once a manual, time-consuming effort has become a seamless, real-time experience that allows them to focus more heavily on strategy and value management.
Consigli proved that ConCntric’s platform’s learning curve was minimal and could replace inefficiencies rather than introduce new ones by initially rolling it out to a small testing group within their company. Once the initial testers quickly adopted the platform, they shared it with the rest of the company, and now, 230 projects are housed in ConCntric. What began as 8 active projects in the testing phase has since become 80 active projects, allowing them to benefit from ConCntric’s structured workflows and centralized data system.
One of the significant improvements has been in risk assessment and value management. Previously, these crucial tasks were inconsistently executed—now, 95% of Consigli’s active projects have documented risk assessments and value management logs, creating a more predictable and transparent process. In addition, ConCntric’s platform serves as a single source of truth for their team and clients, eliminating confusion around financial reporting and allowing teams to provide instant, accurate answers to clients and developers.
Besides internal efficiencies, ConCntric has improved Consigli’s relationships with its clients. Being able to show ConCntric’s platform in interviews gives their clients the predictability and transparency they have been searching for, setting Consigli apart from competitors in their area. As the company expands, Consigli looks forward to using ConCntric for design-build projects and is excited to lead the way in preconstruction excellence with a platform that evolves alongside them.
“We feel like we are ahead of the game because of our partnership with ConCntric.”
