EPISODE 435: Are you still using outdated tools like Excel for estimating? Time to switch to the cloud! In this week’s episode of The ConTech Crew, my co-host Nathan Wood and I sit down with Dustin DeVan, CEO of Ediphi, a cloud-based estimating tool. Dustin, who also founded BuildingConnected (later acquired by Autodesk), shares his journey from general contracting to pioneering cloud-based tools for cost estimation. Ediphi’s cloud-based platform offers a collaborative, adaptable approach to managing cost data, minimizing rework, and enhancing project accuracy. Tune in now to learn how this latest construction technology advancement could reshape the future of pre-construction. Don’t miss it! Key Takeaways:  Introduction (00:00) From general contractor to construction tech (02:12)  Success story of BuildingConnected’s acquisition by Autodesk (04:05)  How significant is pre-construction in project execution (08:18) Data accuracy and categorization challenges in cost estimation (12:57) How cloud-based tools can guide design decisions in real-time (18:45) Connecting constructability to design for better project outcomes (23:15) The importance of moving from Excel to cloud-based estimating (27:27) Addressing labor shortages and the need for a skilled workforce (31:13) Benefits of cloud collaboration for estimator training and onboarding (34:10) The cultural shift needed to elevate construction careers (40:24) Additional Resources: Listen to the show at: https://thecontechcrew.com  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecontechcrew  —  Follow Dustin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustind01/ Visit Ediphi for more information: https://www.ediphi.com/ —  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!