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EPISODE · Dec 8, 2025 · 1H 23M

384 Too Tired For Precon, Too Broke To Skip It

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Nick and Tyler break down how they use preconstruction to protect the architect's vision, keep clients on budget, and avoid the usual bid and bleed disaster. They get into real numbers, value engineering that is not just stripping scope, and how to track the everyday inefficiencies that quietly kill your profit. Show Notes:  00:00 Hidden inefficiencies 00:18 Precon and race recap 01:18 Sponsor break 08:47 Tyler's race story 16:12 What precon really is 18:42 Design build vs precon 22:10 Tier one pricing 29:22 Why plans don't get built 33:41 Architect types and bids 41:18 When budget kills design 47:48 Lead the client 55:49 Every business is unique 1:03:32 Pricing the unknown 1:12:08 Job costing that works 1:22:11 Wrap up Video Version: https://youtu.be/t18gP7iAiAI Partners:  Andersen Windows Buildertrend Harnish Workwear  Use code H1025 and get 10% off their H-label gear NAHB International Builders' Show   The Modern Craftsman: linktr.ee/moderncraftsmanpodcast Find Our Hosts:  Nick Schiffer  Tyler Grace  Podcast Produced By: Motif Media

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