<p>Our host, Gareth McGlynn, sits down with Ted Rusch, Vice President of Preconstruction at Batson-Cook Construction, for a conversation shaped by more than 26 years in the industry. </p><p>Ted’s path from a decade in project management to leading preconstruction at one of Atlanta’s major healthcare builders gives him a perspective rooted in both field delivery and front-end planning.</p><p><strong>Discussion Highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>A decade in the field as a Project Manager before transitioning fully into preconstruction.</li></ul><ul><li>His progression at Batson-Cook, now serving as VP of Preconstruction.</li></ul><ul><li>Technology on the precon side. What he uses, what’s working, and tools he has tested over the years.</li></ul><ul><li>The role of tech in design phase reviews, value engineering, estimating and takeoffs.</li></ul><ul><li>Building a data strategy over the past two and a half years and how it now supports conceptual and schematic estimates within 2–3 percent accuracy.</li></ul><ul><li>How this accuracy improves service for clients and strengthens early decision making.</li></ul><p>You can connect with Ted Rusch on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-rusch/</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to like, share, and subscribe for more conversations from across preconstruction.</p>