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by Gareth McGlynn
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E164: Marc Apicella, Cofounder & CEO at Belidor
Jun 22, 2026
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E163: Luigi La Corte, Co-Founder and CEO at Provision
Jun 15, 2026
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E162: Sunil Dorairajan, Founder/CEO at Wyre AI
Jun 8, 2026
21m 02s
E161: Nate Weeks, Director of Estimating at Jewett Construction
Jun 1, 2026
26m 30s
E160: Nathan Schafer, Estimating Manager at Cornerstone General Contractors
May 26, 2026
35m 25s
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| 6/22/26 | ![]() E164: Marc Apicella, Cofounder & CEO at Belidor | Marc Apicella, Co-founder and CEO of Belidor, joins Gareth McGlynn at Advancing Preconstruction 2026 in Phoenix. A product designer by background with graduate research in recommendation systems at Google DeepMind, Marc is building AI-powered tools to take the friction out of scope generation and bid leveling in preconstruction.Discussion Highlights:Founding Story: A GC brother in upstate New York exposing the real pains of how the industry works, and why that became the foundation for Belidor.What Belidor Does: Scope generation from specs and plans in under 10 minutes, Building Connected integration, and bid leveling across any format.Knowledge Retention: Why the retirement wave is the core problem Belidor is solving, and the 30-year estimator hired back at 30% more as the reality check.Three Product Promises: User friendly, outputs linked to source documents, and reliable on bid day.Handling Change Resistance: Why estimating takes longer to master than almost any profession, and how Belidor builds around existing workflows rather than disrupting them.Data & the Five-Year Vision: SOC 2 compliant, historical data shareable to supercharge the platform, and a longer-term goal of going from prompt to ready-to-build in days to weeks.You can connect with Marc via his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcapicella/Or reach him directly at marc@belidor.aiStay connected with The Preconstruction Podcast for more conversations with the innovators shaping the future of preconstruction. Don't forget to subscribe! | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() E163: Luigi La Corte, Co-Founder and CEO at Provision | Gareth McGlynn sits down with Luigi La Corte, Co-Founder and CEO of Provision, recorded live at Advancing Preconstruction 2026 in Phoenix. Provision is an AI platform built to solve scope gaps in preconstruction, a problem La Corte describes as costing GCs an estimated 0.5–2% of total project cost.Key Topics Covered:Career Path to Provision: From civil engineering at Arup, to infrastructure finance at Plenary, to founding Provision after observing scope failures at the largest GCs in North America.Provision's Pivot: From contract review to Scope Agent, targeting scope gaps after general AI models made document review defensible.Why Scopes Are Hard for AI: LLM limitations with image interpretation, thousands of edge cases around drawing legends and plan references, requiring purpose-built tooling.$1M Dataset Investment: Hundreds of thousands of estimator-verified line items across real projects, built to substantiate accuracy claims.Real-World Results: One customer from three weeks to four days on scope prep. Addenda changes caught before subcontractor distribution, preventing a six-figure issue.AI and the Estimator: Automating rote workflows (spec review, RFI conflicts, scope extraction) without replacing the estimator.You can connect with Luigi via his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luigi-r-la-corte/ | — | ||||||
| 6/8/26 | ![]() E162: Sunil Dorairajan, Founder/CEO at Wyre AI✨ | AI in constructionpreconstruction tools+5 | Sunil Dorairajan | Wyre AIAutodesk | Phoenix, Arizona | preconstructionAI tools+7 | — | 21m 02s | |
| 6/1/26 | ![]() E161: Nate Weeks, Director of Estimating at Jewett Construction✨ | Career ProgressionLeadership+4 | Nate Weeks | Giraffe softwareBuilder+5 | mid-AtlanticSouthern New Hampshire+2 | estimatingleadership+5 | — | 26m 30s | |
| 5/26/26 | ![]() E160: Nathan Schafer, Estimating Manager at Cornerstone General Contractors✨ | Estimating in constructionValue engineering+3 | Nathan Schafer | Cornerstone General ContractorsASPE+1 | AlaskaPhoenix | preconstructionestimating+5 | — | 35m 25s | |
| 5/18/26 | ![]() E159: Steve Dell'Orto, Founder & CEO of ConCntric✨ | preconstructionconstruction technology+4 | Steve Dell'Orto | ConCntric | Phoenix, Arizona | preconstructionConCntric+6 | — | 33m 59s | |
| 4/6/26 | ![]() E158: Kyle Stewart, Senior Manager of Estimating at Exyte✨ | preconstructionestimating+5 | Kyle Stewart | ExyteJacobs Engineering | — | estimatingsemiconductor+5 | — | 35m 04s | |
| 3/30/26 | ![]() E157: Elliot Christiansen, Sr. Vice President of Operations at Cleveland Construction✨ | AI in constructiontechnology implementation+3 | Elliot Christiansen | Box AICleveland Construction+3 | Linkedin | Cleveland ConstructionProcore+6 | — | 32m 38s | |
| 11/24/25 | ![]() E156: Ted Rusch, Vice President - Preconstruction at Batson-Cook Construction✨ | preconstructionproject management+3 | Ted Rusch | Batson-Cook Construction | Atlanta | preconstructionproject management+5 | — | 41m 06s | |
| 11/10/25 | ![]() E155: Samuel Liesmer, Hyperscale Estimator at National Technologies✨ | low voltage expertisehyperscale data center construction+5 | Samuel Liesmer | National TechnologiesConnex Company+1 | hyperscale data center | low voltage systemsdata center construction+6 | — | 40m 15s | |
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| 11/3/25 | ![]() E154: AI in Preconstruction with Nick Papadopoulos, Founder & CEO of Eos Group at Precon World 2025✨ | AI in PreconstructionPredictive Analytics+3 | Nick Papadopoulos | Eos Group | Irvine, Texas | AIPreconstruction+5 | — | 29m 28s | |
| 10/27/25 | ![]() E153: From Precon World 2025 - Brent Pilgrim, National Director of Preconstruction at The Beck Group✨ | integrated estimating workflowconstruction collaboration+3 | Brent Pilgrim | The Beck GroupTexas A&M University+3 | Irving, Texas | preconstructionestimating workflow+3 | — | 25m 32s | |
| 10/20/25 | ![]() E152: Precon Tech Implementation with Ale Macias, Senior Preconstruction Specialist at Ryan Companies✨ | AI in constructionpreconstruction technology+4 | Ale Macias | Ryan Companies | LinkedIn | preconstructionAI+6 | — | 36m 19s | |
| 10/13/25 | ![]() E151: LIVE from PreconWorld 2025: Stewart Carroll, Chief Customer Officer at Beck Technology discusses whats next for Beck Technology | Recorded live at Precon World 2025, this week’s episode features Stewart Carroll, Chief Customer Officer at Beck Technology. Host Gareth McGlynn sits down with Stewart to talk about significant developments shaping the company and its vision for the full preconstruction lifecycle.Discussion Highlights:Pamlico Investment: What the recent investment means for Beck Technology’s future direction and scalability.Workpack Acquisition: How the integration of Marty Cornish’s AI takeoff tool strengthens Beck Tech’s suite of solutions.Preconstruction Lifecycle: Beck Tech’s strategy to expand across every stage of preconstruction.Precon World 2025: Key takeaways from this year’s Beck Technology conference in Texas.For further questions or inquiries, connect with Stewart Carroll directly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartacarroll/ | — | ||||||
| 9/16/25 | ![]() E150: Daniel Beatty, Founder of Constructive Leadership Solutions | Gareth McGlynn sits down with Daniel Beatty, Founder of Constructive Leadership Solutions, to talk about leadership, management, and growth in construction. With 36 years in heavy civil infrastructure, Daniel brings a wealth of perspective on what it takes to strengthen organizations from the inside out.The critical role of middle management in construction and why it is often overlookedDefining great leadership and how it shapes recruitment, retention, and staff developmentTraits that set successful managers apart in today’s industryWhy everyone is a salesperson, from internal teams to external stakeholdersYou can connect with Dan via his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbeattycls/ | — | ||||||
| 9/2/25 | ![]() E149: Ben Evelsizer, Preconstruction Manager at Poettker Construction | Ben Evelsizer, Senior Preconstruction Manager at Poettker Construction, joined Gareth McGlynn for a conversation recorded at Advancing Preconstruction 2025 in San Diego. Ben shares his perspective on several core aspects of preconstruction, from logistics planning to engaging trade partners.Discussion Highlights:Site Logistics in Estimating: How much attention it requires during preconstruction.Project Focus: K-12, municipality, and federal government construction.Historical Data: Why it’s a major passion of Ben’s and how Poettker is using it.Artificial Intelligence: Views on its role in preconstruction.Trade Partner Engagement: Why bringing them in too early can actually frustrate the process.For further questions, you can connect with Ben via his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-evelsizer-262a6267/ | — | ||||||
| 8/25/25 | ![]() EP148: Ben Neff, Director of Preconstruction at Motz | Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sat down with Ben Neff, Director of Preconstruction at Motz, during Advancing Preconstruction 2025 in San Diego. Together, they discussed the complexities behind creating world-class sports turf systems.Discussion Highlights:Beginnings in Construction: From studying business at the University of Kentucky to a pivot into construction management and early hands-on fieldwork.Joining Motz: Transitioning from vertical construction to leading preconstruction at Motz.About Motz: A 100% employee-owned specialty contractor building natural grass and synthetic sports fields.Turf Systems: What it really takes to deliver a professional-quality field.Mechanics & Maintenance: The engineering and upkeep involved in maintaining top-level surfaces.Recent Project: Insights from Motz’s work on the Oakland A’s minor league ballpark.You can connect with Ben via his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-neff-14043214/ | — | ||||||
| 8/18/25 | ![]() EP147: Andrew Zukoski, CEO & Co-Founder of JOIN | Gareth McGlynn catches up with Andrew Zukoski, CEO & Co-Founder of JOIN, at Advancing Preconstruction 2025 in San Diego.Andrew returns to The Preconstruction Podcast to share updates on JOIN’s progress since his last appearance, with discussion around:New features and market momentumFeedback from general contractorsFuture vision for JOINHis passion project book - his book Not All Builders Drive 'DozersYou can connect with Andrew via his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewzukoski | — | ||||||
| 8/14/25 | ![]() EP146: Matt Boeggeman, Senior Preconstruction Manager at Holder Construction | Gareth McGlynn speaks with Matt Boeggeman, Senior Preconstruction Manager at Holder Construction, during Advancing Preconstruction 2025 in San Diego.Discussion Highlights:• Early career experience in HVAC and its value in data center projects• Holder’s role as one of the largest data center builders in the U.S.• Key challenges: inflation, supply chain, electrical demands, land, power, and scheduling• Using historical data to improve project efficiency• Integrating AI into the preconstruction processIf you have questions for Matt, connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-boeggeman-53277513/ | — | ||||||
| 8/4/25 | ![]() EP145: Paul Christen, Preconstruction Director at McCarthy Building Companies | Gareth McGlynn sits down with Paul Christen, Preconstruction Director at McCarthy Building Companies in Los Angeles, for a live conversation recorded at Advancing Preconstruction in San Diego.This episode centres on culture and middle management -two areas that play a key role in building strong preconstruction teams.Discussion Highlights:The importance of middle management in selling preconstruction services, building successful teams and driving technology adoption.How company culture influences team performance.Personality assessments and DISC profiling.The onboarding process and its impact on culture.For any follow-up questions, connect with Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-christen-59245a1a/ | — | ||||||
| 7/28/25 | ![]() EP144: Dan Shaw, CEO & Co-Founder at Bridgeline | Bid leveling is handled differently in nearly every company, with plenty of confusion and no clear standard across the industry. After a recent pre-con roundtable webinar on the topic, Gareth McGlynn sat down with Dan Shaw, CEO & Co-Founder at Bridgeline, at Advancing Preconstruction in San Diego to get straight answers on how technology can simplify this essential step.Discussion Highlights:Automating Bid Leveling: How Bridgeline handles the data movement so teams can spot scope gaps faster.Real-World Impact: What Bridgeline’s traction at APC 2025 reveals about industry demand.AI Features: Where artificial intelligence fits into the process.Value for Owners and Subs: The benefits beyond just GCs.Looking Ahead: What's next for Bridgeline in preconstruction tech.To connect with Dan Shaw, You can check out his Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danshaw1/For more conversations with innovators shaping the future of preconstruction, subscribe to The Preconstruction Podcast. | — | ||||||
| 6/23/25 | ![]() E143: Sean Boyer, VP of Preconstruction at Pomerleau | Sean Boyer, VP of Preconstruction at Pomerleau, joins Gareth McGlynn for a conversation recorded live at Advancing Preconstruction 2025 in San Diego. As the only GC to present on AI at the conference, Sean brings a unique perspective on how artificial intelligence is actively reshaping the preconstruction process.He shares:What it meant to be the only GC presenting about AI at the eventHis team’s preconstruction tech stack and the journey into AI adoptionHow they’re focused on developing internal intelligence and actively leveraging itThe ways AI is reshaping preconstruction - making it more efficient, data-driven, and transforming roles from technical to analyticalThe development of an internal AI roadmap designed to enhance decision-making, boost estimate accuracy, and increase team capacityFor follow-ups on the topics discussed, connect with him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-boyer-eng-pqs-8552a617/ | — | ||||||
| 6/17/25 | ![]() E142: Geoff Devlin, EVP - Head of Growth at SUSA International | Gareth McGlynn sits down with Geoff Devlin, EVP – Head of Growth at SUSA International, to discuss how sustainability is becoming a strategic advantage in preconstruction.SUSA International may be new - just three years in - but they’re already making an impact. Specialising in sustainability, they step in during the decommissioning phase of a project to recycle materials and resell them, helping companies turn what’s usually a cost into a profit.Discussion Highlights:The business model behind SUSA International and how they generate revenue from recycled materials.Career Journey: From carpenter to estimator to executive - Geoff’s path through the industry.What it means to be at the forefront of sustainability in construction.A great conversation with someone who’s seen the industry from every angle.You can connect with Geoff via Linkedin. | — | ||||||
| 6/9/25 | ![]() E141: Prama Kumar, Vice President - Preconstruction at Hill & Wilkinson | Prama Kumar, VP of Preconstruction at Hill & Wilkinson, joins the podcast for a conversation recorded live at Advancing Preconstruction 2025 in San Diego. Co-hosted by Ciara McGlynn, this episode dives into Prama’s 20-year journey in the industry and the lessons she’s learned along the way.Discussion Highlights:Career Progression: From Estimator to VP - what Prama has learned over two decades at Hill & Wilkinson.AI in Preconstruction: How emerging tech is shaping processes and decision-making.Women in Construction: Prama shares her perspective on visibility, opportunity, and change in the industry.Connect with Prama via her Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pramakumar/ | — | ||||||
| 6/2/25 | ![]() E140: Joe Ledger, Intel GM/VP of Project Controls discusses Tarrifs, AI, Data and much more 💥 | Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sits down with Joe Ledger, Vice President of Project Controls at Intel, as part of our Advanced Tech Series on The Preconstruction Podcast.This episode offers a look inside one of the most complex and high-stakes project controls roles in the industry.What’s covered:Joe’s early years as an electrical engineer and his transition into design work across top engineering firmsHow further education in finance, management, and economics shaped his approach to large-scale programme deliveryThe scope of his current role at Intel, overseeing $17–$30 billion worth of active projects across multiple countriesManaging a global team of 100+ professionals, most of them based in ArizonaDay-to-day operations and how he structures his workload around multi-billion-dollar initiativesThe impact of global tariffs on project strategy and deliveryHiring and keeping the right people engaged at scaleWhere AI fits into Intel’s estimating, scheduling, and risk functionsA closer look at how preconstruction is integrated into Intel’s global planningFor follow-ups on any of the topics discussed, you can contact Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-joe-ledger-cpe-7715306/Watch out for more engaging conversations, industry challenges, and behind-the-scenes stories each week on The Preconstruction Podcast. | — | ||||||
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