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8. How Technology Is Changing The Industry With Bob Cain

Episode 8 of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, hosted by Association of Professional Builders, titled "8. How Technology Is Changing The Industry With Bob Cain" was published on December 16, 2021 and runs 33 minutes.

December 16, 2021 ·33m · Professional Builders Secrets

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Summary

In this episode of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, our host, Bosco Anthony is joined by Bob Cain who is the Business Unit Leader at ECI Solutions. Throughout this episode, Bob shares some key insights into how technology is changing in the construction industry. ECI Software Solutions is the parent company of BuildTools and Bolt. The company offers a range of products and services specifically tailored to the residential construction industry. Bob has worked at ECI software solutions for more than 20 years and for more than 2 of those years he has worked primarily in the residential construction software space helping to improve the technology solutions for builders at BuildTools and Bolt. Tune into this episode to hear Bob uncover how the industry is adapting to technology and provide valuable insights for builders on how to embrace the technological advancements to better their building company. ABOUT BOB CAIN Serving as Business Unit Leader for BuildTools and Bolt, Bob Cain is responsible for customer experience and support, business expansion, team growth, software development and daily operations. Bob brings over 22 years of experience in residential construction to these business units. Connect with Bob: linkedin.com/in/bobcain TIMELINE 1:06 Introduction to BuildTools/Bolt and Bob. 4:49 The innovation behind ECI Solutions. 5:54 What the industry was lacking when Bob was first starting out. 7:22 The gamechanger for ECI Solutions. 8:55 Challenges facing the industry. 12:53 The reality of margin erosion. 15:27 Pressures in industry right now. 19:20 Is the home building industry the last frontier? 21:36 Are builders embracing technology? 23:27 Technology in the construction industry. 27:40 How is the industry changing? 29:18 The state of the industry right now. 31:36 Bob’s advice to builders. LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE ECI Software Solutions Website: ecisolutions.com APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/ APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders Join the Professional Builders Secrets Facebook group for builders & connect with professional builders world-wide: facebook.com/groups/builderssecrets

Episode Description

In this episode of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, our host, Bosco Anthony is joined by Bob Cain who is the Business Unit Leader at ECI Solutions. Throughout this episode, Bob shares some key insights into how technology is changing in the construction industry.


ECI Software Solutions is the parent company of BuildTools and Bolt. The company offers a range of products and services specifically tailored to the residential construction industry.


Bob has worked at ECI software solutions for more than 20 years and for more than 2 of those years he has worked primarily in the residential construction software space helping to improve the technology solutions for builders at BuildTools and Bolt.


Tune into this episode to hear Bob uncover how the industry is adapting to technology and provide valuable insights for builders on how to embrace the technological advancements to better their building company.


ABOUT BOB CAIN


Serving as Business Unit Leader for BuildTools and Bolt, Bob Cain is responsible for customer experience and support, business expansion, team growth, software development and daily operations. Bob brings over 22 years of experience in residential construction to these business units.


Connect with Bob: linkedin.com/in/bobcain



TIMELINE

  • 1:06 Introduction to BuildTools/Bolt and Bob.
  • 4:49 The innovation behind ECI Solutions.
  • 5:54 What the industry was lacking when Bob was first starting out.
  • 7:22 The gamechanger for ECI Solutions.
  • 8:55 Challenges facing the industry.
  • 12:53 The reality of margin erosion.
  • 15:27 Pressures in industry right now.
  • 19:20 Is the home building industry the last frontier?
  • 21:36 Are builders embracing technology?
  • 23:27 Technology in the construction industry.
  • 27:40 How is the industry changing?
  • 29:18 The state of the industry right now.
  • 31:36 Bob’s advice to builders.



LINKS, RESOURCES & MORE


ECI Software Solutions Website: ecisolutions.com


APB Website: associationofprofessionalbuilders.com


APB on Instagram: instagram.com/apbbuilders/


APB on Facebook: facebook.com/associationofprofessionalbuilders


APB on YouTube: youtube.com/c/associationofprofessionalbuilders


Join the Professional Builders Secrets Facebook group for builders & connect with professional builders world-wide: facebook.com/groups/builderssecrets


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