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Episode 195: Supply Chain Efficiency With Steve Yates

It's like having 2-3 extra employees, which is so impactful as a small builder

Professional Builders Secrets brings you an exclusive episode with Steve Yates, CEO of Buildxact. Throughout this episode, Steve sheds light on why so many builders struggle with technology that doesn’t fit their needs and shares how purpose-built software and AI can transform estimating, planning, and profitability in custom home building.

Inside episode 195 you will discover

  • Why technology designed for production builders fails custom home builders
  • How to pinpoint the software that addresses your pain points
  • The power of live supplier integrations and AI
  • How improving pre-planning and information flow drives profitability
  • How to leverage new technology as a competitive advantage
  • And much, much more.

key moments

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  • 3:30 Why most construction software doesn’t fit small builders
  • 8:00 The hidden costs of poor estimating practices
  • 12:30 How live supplier integrations save time and money
  • 17:00 The power of AI to catch costly mistakes
  • 23:00 Streamlining ordering and logistics in one click
  • 28:30 What the future of construction technology looks like

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key moments

  • 3:30 Why most construction software doesn’t fit small builders
  • 8:00 The hidden costs of poor estimating practices
  • 12:30 How live supplier integrations save time and money
  • 17:00 The power of AI to catch costly mistakes
  • 23:00 Streamlining ordering and logistics in one click
  • 28:30 What the future of construction technology looks like

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Apparatus Contractor Services

This episode is proudly sponsored by Apparatus Contractor Services

Steve Yates is the CEO of Buildxact, a construction management platform built for custom builders and remodelers. With nearly 20 years in the construction supply space and a global perspective, he’s focused on delivering tech solutions that simplify estimating, improve planning, and drive builder profitability.

“A specialised podcast made just for the owners of custom home building companies. Extraordinary guests, valuable content and  amazing stories from other builders.”

Cheri K

5-star review on Apple Podcasts

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