EPISODE 421: Do you ever wonder why construction accounting is so challenging? I did, too, and so did this week’s guest, who has not only lived through these challenges but also developed innovative solutions to tackle construction’s accounting and profitability issues. Meet Chris Lee. Chris is an entrepreneur who transitioned from IT to construction and then to tech innovation–solving some of the most challenging problems in this industry.  He’s the mind behind Esticom, a cloud-based estimating and project management software, and now CrewCost, an easy-to-use accounting software built for construction. Today, Chris is here to share the unique challenges of construction accounting and why the industry should use specialized accounting software instead of a standard one. We also explore Chris’s unique entrepreneurial journey, the development and eventual acquisition of his software Esticom by Procore, and the role of cloud technology in transforming construction management. Tune in now and learn how specialized software can transform the construction industry. Let’s get started! Key Takeaways:  Introduction (00:00) How Chris Lee got into construction (02:11)  From contracting business to construction tech (05:49)  How Chris’s Esticom got acquired by Procore (12:02) What it’s like working with Procore (15:14) Why construction should stop using generic accounting software (23:16) Difference between standard accounting and construction accounting (26:25) Profitability, cash flow, and billing challenges in construction (30:00) Keep up with Chris (39:43) Construction technology news of the week (40:16) Additional Resources: Listen to the show at: https://thecontechcrew.com  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecontechcrew  —  Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clee512/ Check out CrewCost for more information: https://crewcost.com/ —  See this week’s news articles! 🗞️⬇️ ➡️ Quanta Services Climbs 7% on $1.5 Billion Cupertino Electric Acquisition https://www.marketwatch.com/story/quanta-services-climbs-7-on-1-5-billion-cupertino-electric-acquisition-50407bbc?mod=mergers-and-acquisitions ➡️ A tech ethicist on how AI worsens ills caused by social media https://www.economist.com/by-invitation/2024/05/29/a-tech-ethicist-on-how-ai-worsens-ills-caused-by-social-media ➡️ New Registration Bomb Email Attack Distracts Victims of Financial Fraud (Just personally experienced with a client) https://blackcloak.io/new-registration-bomb-email-attack-distracts-victims-of-financial-fraud/ ➡️ Microsoft-CrowdStrike Outage Hits Airports, Banks and Hospitals, Causing IT Nightmare https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/microsoft-global-outage-explained-911-lines-down-flights-grounded-and-more/ —  The ConTech Crew is a construction news podcast dedicated to keeping you up to date with all the latest in construction technology.  Give us a follow so you never miss an episode!