S02 E12 – Procore’s DJ Phipps and Join’s Jeff Sample on why tech is an accelerant for both good and bad
Built DifferentShow Notes
Tech can act as an accelerant in your company’s growth, but it can also amplify your problems instead of solving them.
In episode 12 of the Built Different podcast, DJ Phipps, strategic product consultant for Procore, and Jeff Sample, industry evangelist for Join, discussed the proliferation of tech in construction and how good company culture and efficient processes are crucial for successful adoption.
Procore is a construction software company that is dedicated to helping builders grow their business, protect their people and realize project success. For over 20 years, Procore has driven the construction industry forward by providing innovative solutions for owners, general contractors, specialty contractors and public agencies.
Join is a project delivery platform designed to help all stakeholders make better and faster decisions. Join’s software is used by contractors, owners and design teams throughout the construction lifecycle to gain real-time insight into cost data and forecasting, ensuring each project is finished successfully.
This episode was recorded at Procore’s 2022 Groundbreak conference.
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