Episode 8: How Technology Is Changing The Industry With Bob Cain

In this episode of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, our host, Bosco Anthony is joined by Bob Cain who is the Business Unit Leader at BuildTools and Bolt – ECI Solutions. Throughout this episode, Bob shares some key insights into how technology is changing in the construction industry.

Episode 8: How Technology Is Changing The Industry With Bob Cain

In this episode of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, our host, Bosco Anthony is joined by Bob Cain who is the Business Unit Leader at BuildTools and Bolt – ECI Solutions. Throughout this episode, Bob shares some key insights into how technology is changing in the construction industry.

Show Notes
Transcript

In this episode of the Professional Builders Secrets podcast, our host, Bosco Anthony is joined by Bob Cain who is the Business Unit Leader at BuildTools and Bolt - ECI Solutions. Throughout this episode, Bob shares some key insights into how technology is changing in the construction industry. 

ECI Software Solutions is the parent company of BuildTools and Bolt. The company offers a range of products and services specifically tailored to the residential construction industry. 

Bob has worked at ECI software solutions for more than 20 years and for more than 2 of those years he has worked primarily in the residential construction software space helping to improve the technology solutions for builders at BuildTools and Bolt.

Tune in to this episode to hear Bob uncover how the industry is adapting to technology and provide valuable insights for builders on how to embrace the technological advancements to better their building company. 

Bob Cain - Business Unit Leader at BuildTools and Bolt

Serving as Business Unit Leader for BuildTools and Bolt, Bob Cain is responsible for customer experience and support, business expansion, team growth, software development and daily operations. Bob brings over 22 years of experience in residential construction to these business units.

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Timeline

1:06 Introduction to BuildTools/Bolt and Bob.

4:49 The innovation behind ECI Solutions.

5:54 What the industry was lacking when Bob was first starting out.

7:22 The game changer for ECI Solutions.

8:55 Challenges facing the industry.

12:53 The reality of margin erosion.

15:27 Pressures in industry right now.

19:20 Is the home building industry the last frontier? 

21:36 Are builders embracing technology?

23:27 Technology in the construction industry.

27:40 How is the industry changing?

29:18 The state of the industry right now.

31:36 Bob’s advice to builders.

Links, Resources & More

ECI Software Solutions Website 
APB Website
APB on Instagram
APB on Facebook
APB on YouTube

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