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#153 Dan Shaw

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Summary

Bid leveling is handled differently in nearly every company, with plenty of confusion and no clear standard across the industry. After a recent pre-con roundtable webinar on the topic, Gareth McGlynn sat down with Dan Shaw, CEO & Co-Founder at Bridgeline, at Advancing Preconstruction in San Diego to get straight answers on how technology can simplify this essential step.

Discussion Highlights:

  • Automating Bid Leveling: How Bridgeline handles the data movement so teams can spot scope gaps faster.
  • Real-World Impact: What Bridgeline’s traction at APC 2025 reveals about industry demand.
  • AI Features: Where artificial intelligence fits into the process.
  • Value for Owners and Subs: The benefits beyond just GCs.
  • Looking Ahead: What's next for Bridgeline in preconstruction tech.

To connect with Dan Shaw, You can check out his Linkedin.

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