S02 E09 – Mike Rascona and ICWSAT’s Nichole Carter on turning the most tech-averse builders into tech experts
Built DifferentShow Notes
If end-user incentive isn’t part of the equation when you buy tech, then you’re buying the wrong tech…
Usage will define the failure or success of a tool, no matter how effective it may seem to be – which is why adoption should be your focus before pulling the trigger on a new solution.
In the latest episode of Built Different, we sat down with Mike Rascona, technology director at E-J Electric Installation Co., and Nichole Carter, certified Procore consultant at ICWSTAT, to discuss why not even the flashiest of tools guarantee success and how to get buy-in from tech-aderse builders.
For over a century, E-J Electric Installation Co. has delivered high-quality electrical and lighting installations nationwide to a variety of projects ranging from ad-hoc maintenance calls to projects valued at well over $300 million. Throughout their 123-year history, they’ve constantly remained adaptive, utilizing the latest in building technology to make their projects a success.
ICWSAT helps its growing list of clients make the most out of Procore technology with the goal of reducing corporate risk, improving project collaboration and increasing client satisfaction. ICWSAT provides ongoing support for their clients’ staff ensuring that the company maximizes their technology usage across field and tech teams.
This episode was recorded live at Groundbreak 2022.
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