Today construction and technology couldn't be more far apart. You need look no further than your customers financial data. I need look no further than the technology. The challenge is that everyone speaks a different language. The goal of the presentation is to discuss how we could bridge the gap between technology and construction.
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My name is Michael Zucchi and I am the CEO and founder of ZBRELLA – Two subsidiaries – Experts in technology, managing large construction field offices, and tying it all together** MWDBE explain why this is important**
Today construction and technology couldn’t be more far apart. You need look no further than your customers financial data. I need look no further than the technology. The challenge is that everyone speaks a different language
ZBRELLA CC’s mission is to bridge the gap between construction and technology. Understanding of the higher level functions but we know the need for a solid foundation and with heavy construction the opportunity is at the field site and work back up the stream.
Columbus Circle – completed in 1905. Has not changed much in over 100 years. Sounds a lot like how construction companies operate.
Then someone comes and re-imagines the old to discover new opportunities
Let me quickly summarize how many construction companies do business before I jump in with how I help them. For many of you this is review but it helps set the stage
You know better than I that the core of a construction is consulting. How many projects and how many people usually define how profitable the company is.
Consulting model, more projects mean more people, mean more money on the multiplier
In a very real sense time is money!
We acknowledge that profits depend on how many bids are performed, winning percentage, number of projects, and the number of people a construction company can bill out. This last point can be arguable ..
Application and technology are the key to do more with less by encapsulating process
Have you ever walked into one of your clients and ask them how a process works. Then that person proceeds to call in 15 other people who have all the information in their head? You are accountants, you see it in the information presented to you on a daily basis.
Many more are like this – but they exist at a single computer in the main office, with the process still in the employees head – this is not scalable
Discuss process and challenges at each areaEstimate – driven by outdated technology, no strategic view of how to integrate into current technologyPlanning – lack or resources and experience Takeoff – 30 days, penalties, dependent on so many vendors, no accountability Management – focused on building therefore information systems need to be deployed, technology being managed, and information being captured Teardown – asset tracking, recycle, and reuse Core competency is construction not TechnologyThis affects the entire organization
You cannot address the higher level challenges without first dealing with the underlying foundation.
A construction companies core competency is construction not technology. There is no strategic view of technology and how it relates to the business. Much like how you see the need for a CFO at your clients, I see the need for a CIO
This is my view of the world and why construction firms need companies like ZBRELLA – I can do it cheaper, faster, and impact the business immediately
I have the answer
The long-term goal is providing real-time business information so construction firms can make better business decisions. It is not about technology. That being said, to accomplish this, you better have an outstanding technology foundation
ZBRELLA CC was created to deliver strategic advice, estimating support, purchasing, deployment, and management for the field office. Time here!!!
What we bring to the table – not just technology. Here is the true power – it is the total field office solution
Our destination today will deliver you to your destination tomorrow.