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THE EXPLAINER
Irregular insights for people who buy, sell, use or otherwise care about enterprise software.


Early Adopter Opportunity: Hey Julia Makes Construction AI Intuitive and Simple
Stack Construction Founder Phil Ogilby Looking for Contractors to Try HeyJulia.ai Stack Construction Technologies Founder Phillip Ogilby is launching HeyJulia.ai, which marries construction artificial intelligence (AI) with a voice interface for the field. As construction software vendors scrambled to add artificial intelligence (AI) to their product stack, either to impress investors or the market, they mostly picked the low-hanging fruit first. While some applications explo
Charles Rathmann
Apr 305 min read


ADP Doubles Down on Construction HCM Software: From Market Entry to Maturation
Improved rostering functionality could help ADP Workforce Now for Construction make inroads against niche competitors. New rostering and role-specific functionality make the giant a more desirable partner for contractors. There are many fine construction-focused human capital management (HCM) software companies out there. They are a balm for contractors and, yes, software vendors who needed a solution rigorous enough for the industry’s needs for certified payroll reporting (p
Charles Rathmann
Apr 275 min read


What Construction Software Consolidation Means For Customers
Construction software startups are being acquired--what does this mean for their customers?
Charles Rathmann
Apr 63 min read


Enterprise AI: Why Keep Humans In The Loop?
When do we defer to artificial intelligence (AI), and when do we hold the reins? The answer, as is the case with most complex matters, is ... it depends. Can We Understand the AI Output? In simple enterprise software AI processes--processes that may really be rebranded algrorithmic processes--human involvement can be removed more easily. Barriers to complete automation may in some cases depend on establishing a comfort level with end users. A construction estimating process m
Charles Rathmann
Mar 242 min read


Infrastructure Planning Failure in Neenah, Wis. Has Proptech Software Implications
Neenah subdivision residents going years without roads, existing roads crumbling. We alk with mayoral candidate Scott Becher about the roles of software, hardware and wetware in solving the problem.
Charles Rathmann
Mar 1813 min read


InSite’s Elevation Pro And Construction Software Modernity as A Selection Criteria
The value of construction software increases when it exposes data and functionality through mobile devices—which is one more capability that
Charles Rathmann
Feb 24, 20257 min read


A New Affordable Low Code Construction Project Management Software Option
We sit down with digipark.pro to learn about their construction project management tool built on the Notion low-code platform
Charles Rathmann
Nov 4, 20244 min read


Contech Economics Insights from Paco Escofet Gomez
We discuss contech (construction technology) and construction software with contech economist Paco Gomez Escofet.
Charles Rathmann
Oct 9, 20241 min read


The Bleedover Between Proptech and Contech
Business software has long recognized the bleedover between construction and property management--are these to technologies converging?
Charles Rathmann
Sep 20, 20245 min read


Why Construction CRM is More Important than Ever
With ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator creeping up and up, reaching 8.4 months in June of 2024, do contractors still need construction CRM to help them grow? The simple answer is YES.
Charles Rathmann
Jul 24, 20242 min read


Evaluating or Selecting Construction Software? Read This First.
Executives evaluating and selecting construction software should look beyond the feature list. Here's why.
Charles Rathmann
Jul 22, 20243 min read
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