About this episode

Gareth McGlynn interviews Ted Rusch about his extensive experience in preconstruction and project management in the commercial construction industry.

Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sits down with Ted Rusch, Vice President of Preconstruction at Batson-Cook Construction, for a conversation shaped by more than 26 years in the industry. Ted’s path from a decade in project management to leading preconstruction at one of Atlanta’s major healthcare builders gives him a perspective rooted in both field delivery and front-end planning. Discussion Highlights: A decade in the field as a Project Manager before transitioning fully into preconstruction. His progression at Batson-Cook, now serving as VP of Preconstruction. Technology on the precon side. What he uses, what’s working, and tools he has tested over the years. The role of tech in design phase reviews, value engineering, estimating and takeoffs. Building a data strategy over the past two and a half years and how it now supports conceptual and schematic estimates within 2–3 percent accuracy. How this accuracy improves service for clients and strengthens early decision making. You can connect with Ted Rusch on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-rusch/ If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to like, share, and subscribe for more conversations from across preconstruction.

People in this episode

Host: Gareth McGlynn

Guest: Ted Rusch

Topics covered

• preconstruction
• project management
• technology in construction
• data strategy
• healthcare construction

Keywords

• preconstruction
• project management
• technology
• data strategy
• healthcare construction
• estimating
• value engineering

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Batson-Cook Construction

Places: Atlanta

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