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Built On Industry Knowledge

Our roots are in residential construction—just like our customers. Originally founded in close collaboration with the largest installation company in Texas, BuildOn Technologies has since grown to offer the leading software solutions designed specifically for the needs of the construction industry. With a blend of construction knowledge and software development expertise, we serve as a true partner for our customers, familiar with all the ins and outs of their business.

 

Solutions with a Customer Service Focus

Every builder, installer, and homebuyer is different, and that’s why we take a personalized approach to each of our customer implementations. Custom development, one-off implementations, brand-new feature requests—they’re all on the table if it means it helps our customers do what they do better.

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Supporting Residential Construction from Day 1

Since 2000, we’ve been developing and evolving our suite of products designed specifically to support builders, installers, and homebuyers.

2000s

  • 2000: OBIS Software is founded and writes a system that holds estimating data for solid surface inventory
  • 2001: The system is named Echelon and deployed for countertops
  • 2003: Echelon expands to serve all products
  • 2005: Echelon is rolled out across Dallas
  • 2007: OBIS rebrands to ePlan Partners, Ltd.; ePlan Partners begins work on VEO® Options Estimator and VEO® Concierge

2010s

  • 2010: ePlan Partners launches VEO® Options Estimator, the first VEO® product
  • 2011: ePlan Partners launches VEO® Scheduler and VEO® Concierge, the predecessor to what is now VEO® Design Studio
  • 2013: Mobile IQA is launched
  • 2016: VEO® Design Studio is launched
  • 2019: HomeBase is launched

2020s

  • 2020: ePlan Partners rebrands to BuildOn Technologies
  • 2022: Clipboard is launched
  • 2024: buildontechnologies.com is redesigned

Leadership

Richard Gladstone, President

Richard Gladstone

Richard Gladstone earned his B.A. in Managerial Studies and Economics from Rice University and has been a dedicated professional in the residential homebuilding industry since 1991. As the President of BuildOn, Richard provides visionary leadership and strategic direction, ensuring the company remains a leader in the field. His commitment to developing highly efficient systems and delivering an exceptional customer experience sets Richard and the BuildOn team apart. Together, they are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of homebuilders across the nation.

Ryan Montgomery, Chief Operating Officer

Ryan Montgomery brings over 15 years of experience in the New Home Construction Services industry, having held key leadership roles in both Operations and Sales Management. With a strong background in operations administration, he specializes in project management and process engineering to drive efficiency and scalability. His expertise lies in developing and optimizing infrastructure that aligns with the company’s growth objectives, ensuring seamless execution and operational excellence. Ryan’s strategic approach and industry knowledge play a vital role in enhancing business performance and delivering exceptional results.

Tammy Spence, Director of Sales

Tammy Spence

Tammy has been in the Residential Construction market since 1998. She excels in driving growth and fostering strong customer relationships through strategic sales initiatives. Tammy’s leadership and expertise are key to educating clients and onboarding future customers, ensuring our company's ongoing success.

Shelby Mansker, Systems Architect

Shelby Mansker

Shelby Mansker has been a key member of BuildOn Technologies since 2014, contributing to the design and development of VEO Design Studio. In 2019, Shelby was promoted to Systems Architect, where he has led several critical technology initiatives, including the innovative VEO Catalog Management System. His role involves enhancing BuildOn Technologies' infrastructure and development processes, ensuring they remain modern, scalable, and secure. Shelby holds a B.S. in Computer Science and is dedicated to keeping up with the latest industry trends and best practices.

Andy Fry, Integrations Architect

Andy Fry

For over 20 years, Andy has developed software solutions and led teams in the Medical, Communications, Educational, HR/Payroll, and now Home Construction industries. Andy joined BuildOn Technologies in 2020 as a developer to maintain and improve the internal BuildOn integrations. Now as Integrations Architect, he is leading a team to provide internal integrations as well integrations with the multitude of back-end software systems used by our customers, partners, and vendors to ensure that BuildOn Technologies can support customers’ needs now and into the future.

Eric Hickey, Director of Software Development

Eric Hickey

Eric brings over 25 years of diverse experience in software development and leadership to BuildOn Technologies. Starting his career in loan origination and evolving through the oil & gas and home building industries, Eric has honed a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic vision. Since joining BuildOn, he has driven innovation and growth, championing Agile methodologies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. In his current role as Director of Software Development, Eric oversees multiple development teams, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering exceptional software solutions.

Cecilia Torres, Director of Service & Support

Cecilia Torres joined BuildOn Technologies in 2020 bringing extensive experience in customer service, account management, and operations. With a strong background in process improvement and customer engagement, she plays a key role in enhancing efficiency and ensuring seamless support. Her leadership drives a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, reinforcing BuildOn Technologies’ commitment to delivering top-tier service.

Cindy Pieper, Director of Development for VEO® Echelon

Cindy Pieper

Cindy has been in the Residential Construction market since 1991. As the Director of Development for VEO Echelon at BuildOn Technologies, she manages the maintenance and development of VEO Echelon and all related web and mobile applications. Cindy's extensive experience and technical expertise ensure the high performance and reliability of these applications, driving innovation and efficiency within the company.

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