Apr 19, 2024
Wondering how to balance tradition and modernization in your family
business?
In this episode, Matt DiBara of DiBara Masonry shares how
integrating modern technology has revitalized their century-old
masonry business, making it more efficient and competitive.
Key Takeaways:
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Balancing tradition with innovation
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Empowering employees through tech
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Planning for future growth with AI
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Use technology to minimize site visits
"My big pressure was always how can we innovate? And I started
really taking over the business right around 2008 and I was
petrified by what I saw with companies go out of business... And so
I became obsessed with how do I modernize this business" - Matt
DiBara
Matt DiBara was able to keep the culture of an honest day's work
for an honest day's pay through the use of construction technology.
While many business owners fear a negative impact on their
workforce from technology, DiBara Masonry has embraced it by
combining technology with its family-based guiding principles. In
doing this, Matt was able to empower his workforce while retaining
the culture, helping his business grow.
Matt discusses the difference construction estimating software has
had on his workforce. With their increased operational
efficiencies, they have become more competitive and taken their
company to the next level by limiting time-consuming site visits
and letting his employees take ownership through state-of-the-art
software.
The EDGE is the most robust
construction estimating software for commercial
contractors, takeoff professionals, and construction
estimators.