Digital Construction Podcast

From Structural Engineer to Co-Founder of CalcTree with Tim Rawling

Digital Construction Podcast

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Host: Andrea Ciaffi Guest: Tim Rawling

Join Tim Rawling, co-founder and CPO of CalcTree, as he shares his journey from structural engineer at Arup to building a startup. Discover how CalcTree transforms engineering calculations and project data management by addressing data fragmentation and manual errors. Learn how CalcTree serves as a collaborative workbench, blending manual calculations with Python scripting, enabling engineers to create reusable templates. Tim discusses challenges in developing intuitive software for engineers, the shift from product-led growth to B2B, and CalTree's transparency-first approach. He also delves into the future of engineering software, highlighting AI agents and CalcTree's exciting roadmap, including advanced reporting and version history.

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