The Owner’s Toolset: Cost and Process Management Systems with Ian Parr - CCS International
Update: 2025-07-15
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Ian Parr joins the conversation to share insights from his extensive background in construction and the founding of CCS International. He delves into growth strategies, emphasizing the distinction between cost management and estimating, and the integral role of the owner in successful construction projects. Ian discusses early project planning, cost savings, and risk management, illustrated through a senior facility project case study. The episode explores the development and application of Tenzing software, the evolution of construction technology, and the importance of cross-training and staffing. Ian reflects on his career, offering advice to his younger self, and shares final thoughts on business scaling.
(0:00 ) Introduction and project success strategies
(1:37 ) Guest introduction: Ian Parr
(3:08 ) Ian Parr's background in construction
(7:23 ) Founding of CCS International and growth strategies
(9:36 ) Cost management vs. estimating
(11:51 ) The role of the owner in construction projects
(14:51 ) Early project planning and definition
(19:02 ) Cost savings and risk management strategies
(23:38 ) Case study: Senior facility project cost management
(27:34 ) Process vs. project management
(29:16 ) Collaboration with Northern Illinois University
(32:07 ) Development of Tenzing software
(36:11 ) Evolution of the construction software industry
(42:02 ) Cross-training and staffing at CCS
(45:18 ) Tenzing software use cases
(47:07 ) Estimating and ensuring construction safety
(50:55 ) Ian Parr's advice to his younger self
(52:47 ) Contact information and final thoughts from Ian Parr
(53:42 ) Closing remarks and business scaling pillars
(54:04 ) Call to action for listeners
Connect with Ian Parr -
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-parr-427a423/
CCS Website: https://www.ccsdifference.com/
Tenzing Website: https://tenzingone.com/
Connect with Justin & Will -
Will's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willforet/
Justin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justneagle/
Learn More & Connect With Spot Migration -
Website: https://www.spotmigration.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spot-migration
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotmigration
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Spotmigration
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(0:00 ) Introduction and project success strategies
(1:37 ) Guest introduction: Ian Parr
(3:08 ) Ian Parr's background in construction
(7:23 ) Founding of CCS International and growth strategies
(9:36 ) Cost management vs. estimating
(11:51 ) The role of the owner in construction projects
(14:51 ) Early project planning and definition
(19:02 ) Cost savings and risk management strategies
(23:38 ) Case study: Senior facility project cost management
(27:34 ) Process vs. project management
(29:16 ) Collaboration with Northern Illinois University
(32:07 ) Development of Tenzing software
(36:11 ) Evolution of the construction software industry
(42:02 ) Cross-training and staffing at CCS
(45:18 ) Tenzing software use cases
(47:07 ) Estimating and ensuring construction safety
(50:55 ) Ian Parr's advice to his younger self
(52:47 ) Contact information and final thoughts from Ian Parr
(53:42 ) Closing remarks and business scaling pillars
(54:04 ) Call to action for listeners
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