Ted Rusch
Vice President - Preconstruction Batson-Cook Construction
Ted is a 25 year veteran of the construction industry with extensive experience in both preconstruction and project management. He has worked in the following markets: healthcare, office, senior living, mission critical, aviation, laboratory, retail, automotive, higher education, K-12, and hospitality. Based in Atlanta, he currently leads an estimating team of 17, managing projects in excess of $500,000,000.
Seminars
Wednesday 6th May 2026
Transforming Accuracy & Efficiency of Conceptual Estimating to Win Work & Protect Your Bottom Line
3:20 pm
- Applying market context and escalation factors to relevant historical data to inform conceptual estimates
- Setting realistic contingencies in line with owner expectations and areas of high-risk
- Coordinating with design teams to ensure that your assumptions are correct and account for any missing details that can impact cost
- Assessing the potential for AI to streamline conceptual estimating, without compromising quality
