35 - From Bid Room to Boardroom: Steve Dell’Orto’s Second Half

Steve Dell’Orto spent ~26 years building some of the West Coast’s most iconic projects: Salesforce Tower, Chase Center, and more, before launching ConCntric, a tech platform aimed at transforming preconstruction from a spreadsheet scramble into a strategic advantage.In this episode, Steve shares what he learned from decades in the trenches, why preconstruction deserves more respect, and how AI and data are redefining what’s possible before anyone steps on-site. We talk about the future of estimating, the risk of tech bloat, and why treating project planning like a team sport may be the smartest move a builder can make.This one’s for the builders, the believers, and anyone who thinks construction can, and should, be better.