Description

Construction Tech & Innovation Series

Session: Arming Contractors for Integration Conversations

Contractors will learn about the different types of data connections and be armed to ask the right questions, so they know exactly what and how they’re buying before they invest.                                                   

It’s difficult, if not impossible, to have one technology solution to manage all the core functions of a construction organization. As a contractor, you’ve likely been told, “there’s an integration for that,” and have had the term API thrown around synonymous with the promise of seamless data sharing and automation. But while providing the best system for each department and integrating these standalone systems is key, understanding the different types of integrations available to – and best for – your business is even more critical. Contractors want their systems to talk to each other without manual intervention, but just like equipment, these connections typically need maintenance and adding more to your fleet (or tech stack) isn’t always the most cost-effective or efficient solution.

Additional Details

Contractors will learn about the different types of data connections and be armed to ask the right questions, so they know exactly what and how they’re buying before they invest.

The audience will:

1. Learn how to outline their tech goals and whether an integration is or is not the best solution for their pain points – before engaging in a purchase conversation.
2. Understand the different data sharing options and basic definitions so that they are better armed for integration conversations.
3. Learn how much (or little) support and customer service each integration type will require in the long run, so contractors can confidently ask questions around implementation, customer service and maintenance of integrations, prior to entering a data sharing partnership.

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About the Instructors

Russ Young, Chief Business Development Officer (Tenna LLC)

As Chief Business Development Officer for Tenna, Russ oversees the growth strategy for the organization by working with sales, partners and customers to ensure success. Russ brings two and a half decades of experience from Google, Amazon, Oracle and FMI in best practices for technology strategy, selection and adoption. He applies his knowledge from these organizations to build awareness and provide thought leadership to the construction industry. He emphasizes the importance of technology and picking the right tool for the job.