In this episode of The ConTech Crew, the host Jeff Sample talks with Don Tiefenbrunn and Steve Botz from RMOne about why current ERPs overlook pre-construction needs and how RMOne was born out of real-world challenges faced by construction professionals. They explore the fundamental shift in how construction companies approach technology, starting with pre-construction.
Don Tiefenbrunn is a seasoned architect turned construction leader who co-founded RMOne after decades in the industry. His firsthand frustrations with fragmented data systems led him to build a unified ERP that starts at the very beginning: pre-construction. Steve Botz brings a tech-centric perspective, having worked in real estate and construction tech. He joined RMOne to help scale the solution and bring its grounded, craftsman-built approach to more companies.
Key Takeaways
- Why pre-construction is the most overlooked yet critical phase in project planning.
- How RMOne was built from scratch to solve real construction pain points.
- What "eating your own dog food" looks like in construction tech.
- The role of change management in rolling out new systems organization-wide.
- How small to mid-sized contractors can benefit from affordable, scalable ERP solutions.
Timestamps
[00:15] - Episode Kickoff & Guest Introductions
[02:49] - Don’s Journey: From Architect to ERP Innovator
[08:21] - Steve’s Background and Career Journey
[10:25] - Iterating the Product: Feedback, Testing, and Rollouts
[13:08] - Building Software from Real Construction Experience
[15:53] - Going Commercial: Why RMOne Was Taken to Market
[20:17] - Philosophy Behind RMOne: No VC Money, Just Mission
[26:01] - Why Pre-Con Matters: Real-Life Scenarios & ROI
[32:09] - Final Thoughts & How to Learn More About RMOne
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