Proper Precon Podcast

By Troy Simon and Trey Darnell

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Episodes: 17

Description

Proper Precon Podcast is focused on how great construction teams win work, reduce risk, and build smarter before the first shovel hits the ground. Hosted by two voices from different sides of the industry, one with deep construction technology experience and one with real-world contractor perspective, the show explores what proper pre-construction actually looks like in today’s market.

Each episode breaks down the people, processes, and technology shaping modern precon, including estimating, bid leveling, conceptual budgeting, owner reporting, value engineering, workflow design, and the systems top contractors use to stay ahead.

You’ll hear honest conversations about where teams get stuck, how disconnected workflows slow projects down, and what best-in-class contractors are doing differently. Whether you’re an estimator, pre-construction manager, operations leader, or construction executive, this podcast is built to help you think bigger about precon and turn it into a competitive advantage.

What to Expect:

  • Real talk on pre-construction strategy
  • Step-by-step breakdowns of winning workflows
  • Construction tech trends and market shifts
  • Lessons from the field and enterprise teams
  • Industry News and Spotlights
  • Practical ideas you can apply immediately

Preconstruction is more than estimating. It’s where projects are won or lost.

This is Proper Precon.


Episode Date
Episode 17: Trade Partners in Precon
Oct 28, 2026
Episode 16: The Precon Perspective w/ Derek Brown
Oct 12, 2026
Episode 13: Target Value Design
Sep 29, 2026
Episode 15: Are We Asking the Wrong Questions?
Sep 29, 2026
Episode 14: Are We Building Too Much Software
Sep 12, 2026
Episode 12: Before the Bid
Aug 26, 2026
Episode 11: Technology That Moves the Needle
Aug 12, 2026
Episode 10: Built With Builders. The Product Side of Precon (ft. Eric Walker)
Aug 04, 2026
Episode 9: What Great Looks Like: Target Value Design
Jul 22, 2026
Episode 8: Strengthening Construction Education
Jul 07, 2026
Episode 7: Hard Bid vs. Negotiated
Jun 19, 2026
Episode 6: The FREEcon Problem
Jun 04, 2026
Episode 5: Advancing Precon 2026
May 19, 2026
Episode 4: Inside the Cost Story
May 05, 2026
Episode 3: Telling the Cost Narrative
May 05, 2026
Episode 2: Where Are All The Estimators?
Apr 23, 2026
Episode 1 : The Why
Apr 16, 2026