Return-Path: <572-JSV-775.0.947245.0.0.69822.9.9290564-25@bounce.autodesk.com> Delivered-To: info@sterlingcal.com Received: from reseller401.webserversystems.com by reseller401.webserversystems.com with LMTP id 8AsMB9SJbmhFNQkAchKAPA (envelope-from <572-JSV-775.0.947245.0.0.69822.9.9290564-25@bounce.autodesk.com>) for ; Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:25:08 -0500 Return-path: <572-JSV-775.0.947245.0.0.69822.9.9290564-25@bounce.autodesk.com> Envelope-to: info@sterlingcal.com Delivery-date: Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:25:08 -0500 Received: from bounce.autodesk.com ([192.28.150.161]:57875) by reseller401.webserversystems.com with esmtps (TLS1.2) tls TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 (Exim 4.98.1) (envelope-from <572-JSV-775.0.947245.0.0.69822.9.9290564-25@bounce.autodesk.com>) id 1uZWfT-00000002XFl-1V8Z for info@sterlingcal.com; Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:25:08 -0500 X-MSFBL: SC/DQiMoKxOzFCk+WW9VojrD/52xpSUhCN9m/oiFkj4=|eyJnIjoiYmctYWJkLTQ zNiIsImIiOiJkdnAtMTkyLTI4LTE1MC0xNjEiLCJyIjoiaW5mb0BzdGVybGluZ2N hbC5jb20iLCJ1IjoiNTcyLUpTVi03NzU6MDo3MDMwNzo1NTczNDQ6MTAwMTM3Njo 2OTgyMjo5Ojk0NzI0NTo5MjkwNTY0LTI1In0= DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; q=dns/txt; c=relaxed/relaxed; t=1752074696; s=m1; d=acs.autodesk.com; i=@acs.autodesk.com; h=List-Unsubscribe:List-Unsubscribe-Post:Content-Type:MIME-Version:Subject:To:From:Date; bh=Lz/R0lQoubCb/UDpNwqFfyRCWu4Boj6838TqN19u1qU=; b=LR25qnBsXCeHEyNKB4rD8lSfc90+KDw/j3in8k2f33mP0nVCIb9//yKWxcckaGhL k4TMG8g/THr2WVX2sqoa9IxLZFeRmjRFJrjWlcjAGqeqYt40/P9zrGe0MGUSREZArK/ 2wJ4Dn+98PRyOEf0Ro/AvcTyiVcH1seB7bN0YZG0= DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; q=dns/txt; c=relaxed/relaxed; t=1752074696; s=m1; d=mktdns.com; i=@mktdns.com; h=List-Unsubscribe:List-Unsubscribe-Post:Content-Type:MIME-Version:Subject:To:From:Date; bh=Lz/R0lQoubCb/UDpNwqFfyRCWu4Boj6838TqN19u1qU=; b=iuM5kf5oujO6jeZHrd4mTKP+IpnRXh/U+OMc0NDIHjh52nxbn9yOQ/tGOUUbx0sQ cGLkss+vdCNTxE/8oS9IjYxFMGEadX/Tyl2Y3IEduZJQRyuL3YVGd8V6gnFiqo6babj Y1x0abpggc895fZaYuXaiTHxTLWViVFCO2fcQ6vc= Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2025 10:24:56 -0500 (CDT) From: Eric from Autodesk Reply-To: comms@acs.autodesk.com To: info@sterlingcal.com Message-ID: <1015567556.213700512.1752074696264@abmktmail-batch1a.marketo.org> Subject: Don't go chasing every job MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_Part_213700510_1967052934.1752074696263" X-Binding: bg-abd-436 List-Unsubscribe-Post: List-Unsubscribe=One-Click List-Unsubscribe: , X-MarketoID: 572-JSV-775:0:70307:557344:1001376:69822:9:947245:9290564-25 X-Mailfrom: 572-JSV-775.0.947245.0.0.69822.9.9290564-25@bounce.autodesk.com X-MktArchive: false X-MSYS-API: {"options":{"open_tracking":false,"click_tracking":false}} X-MktMailDKIM: true X-Spam-Status: No, score=-4.3 X-Spam-Score: -42 X-Spam-Bar: ---- X-Spam-Flag: NO ------=_Part_213700510_1967052934.1752074696263 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable DIGITAL BUILDER Staying busy doesn't always mean staying profitable. The fact is, contracto= rs can no longer afford to bid on and take every opportunity in today's con= stantly evolving market. According to Associated Builders and Contractors (= ABC), nearly 22% of contractors had a project delayed or canceled in April = due to tariffs, while 87% have been notified of tariff-related materials pr= ice increases.=20 With tighter margins than ever and increased owner scrutiny, contractors mu= st prioritize project and business decisions that are the right fit. Today,= we discuss strategies to help you maximize your margins over volume. IN TODAY'S EDITION: - How to shift to a margin vs. volume mindset and select the most profitabl= e projects . =09- Just like you can't chase every project, you can't chase every tech. A= venture capitalist gives their take on how to know if a tool is worth the = investment . =09- The actionable insights can be the scaffolding you need to minimize ri= sk. 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Still, with so many digital tools= out there, how do we know which ones are worth investing in?=20 In our latest episode of Digital Builder, we look at construction tech thro= ugh a lens we haven't explored before: the VC perspective. Alice Leung, Pri= ncipal at Brick & Mortar Ventures=E2=80=94the first VC fund focused entirel= y on AECO tech=E2=80=94joins us to talk about what makes a startup investab= le and how innovation takes hold in the field. Simplify custom dashboard creation with Insight Builder In construction, data is everywhere, and using it to make quick decisions c= an be challenging. While having the right data at your fingertips can make = all the difference in project success, accessing and using it effectively c= an be challenging. Many teams have faced significant pain points with exist= ing reporting tools. Most built-in tools have been too basic, forcing teams= to rely on external BI tools to customize dashboards and reports. 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