How Contractors Fix Preconstruction Chaos to Replace Excel and Boost Margins with Don Tiefenbrunn

<p>In this episode of <em>The ConTech Crew</em>, the host <a href="linkedin.com/in/ironmanofit/"; rel="nofollow">Jeff Sample</a> talks with Don Tiefenbrunn and Steve Botz from RMOne about why current ERPs overlook pre-construction needs and how RMOne was born out of real-world challenges faced by construction professionals. They explore the fundamental shift in how construction companies approach technology, starting with pre-construction.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="linkedin.com/in/dontiefenbrunn/"; rel="nofollow">Don Tiefenbrunn</a> is a seasoned architect turned construction leader who co-founded RMOne after decades in the industry. His firsthand frustrations with fragmented data systems led him to build a unified ERP that starts at the very beginning: pre-construction. <a href="linkedin.com/in/stevebotz/"; rel="nofollow">Steve Botz</a> brings a tech-centric perspective, having worked in real estate and construction tech. He joined RMOne to help scale the solution and bring its grounded, craftsman-built approach to more companies.</p><p><br></p><h3>Key Takeaways</h3><ul><li>Why pre-construction is the most overlooked yet critical phase in project planning.</li><li>How RMOne was built from scratch to solve real construction pain points.</li><li>What "eating your own dog food" looks like in construction tech.</li><li>The role of change management in rolling out new systems organization-wide.</li><li>How small to mid-sized contractors can benefit from affordable, scalable ERP solutions.</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>Timestamps</h3><p>[00:15] - Episode Kickoff & Guest Introductions</p><p>[02:49] - Don’s Journey: From Architect to ERP Innovator</p><p>[08:21] - Steve’s Background and Career Journey </p><p>[10:25] - Iterating the Product: Feedback, Testing, and Rollouts</p><p>[13:08] - Building Software from Real Construction Experience</p><p>[15:53] - Going Commercial: Why RMOne Was Taken to Market</p><p>[20:17] - Philosophy Behind RMOne: No VC Money, Just Mission</p><p>[26:01] - Why Pre-Con Matters: Real-Life Scenarios & ROI</p><p>[32:09] - Final Thoughts & How to Learn More About RMOne</p><p><br></p><h3>Follow Don Tiefenbrunn:</h3><ul><li><strong>LinkedIn</strong>: <a href="linkedin.com/in/dontiefenbrunn/"; rel="nofollow">linkedin.com/in/dontiefenbrunn/</a></… Steve Botz:</h3><ul><li><strong>LinkedIn</strong>: <a href="linkedin.com/in/stevebotz/"; rel="nofollow">linkedin.com/in/stevebotz/</a></li>… RMOne:</h3><ul><li><strong>Website: </strong><a href="rmone.com/"; rel="nofollow">rmone.com/</a></li><li><s…; <a href="linkedin.com/company/rm-one/"; rel="nofollow">linkedin.com/company/rm-one/</a></li&… the Host:</h3><ul><li><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> <a href="linkedin.com/in/ironmanofit/"; rel="nofollow">linkedin.com/in/ironmanofit/</a></li&… The ConTech Crew:</h3><ul><li><strong>Website: </strong><a href="thecontechcrew.com/"; rel="nofollow">thecontechcrew.com/</a>; </li><li><strong>YouTube: </strong><a href="youtube.com/channel/UCBDRThvRmSpyTZmMWY4EAjg&q…; rel="nofollow">youtube.com/channel/UCBDRThvRmSpyTZmMWY4EAjg&l…; </li><li><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> <a href="linkedin.com/company/the-contechcrew/"; rel="nofollow">linkedin.com/company/the-contechcrew/</a>; </li><li><strong>Facebook: </strong><a href="facebook.com/TheConTechCrew/"; rel="nofollow">facebook.com/TheConTechCrew/</a>; </li><li><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="instagram.com/thecontechcrew/?hl=en"; rel="nofollow">instagram.com/thecontechcrew/?hl=en</a>; </li><li><strong>Tiktok: </strong><a href="tiktok.com/@thecontechcrew"; rel="nofollow">tiktok.com/@thecontechcrew</a>; </li><li><strong>Twitter: </strong><a href="x.com/TheConTechCrew"; rel="nofollow">x.com/TheConTechCrew</a>; </li></ul>