For more than two decades, RC Andersen has carved out a reputation as a highly capable, forward-thinking general contractor serving the industrial warehouse and now data-center sectors across the United States. Founded by Bob Andersen and steadily grown to a team of 80 to 90 people, the company has expanded from New Jersey to the Southwest, bringing its expertise in large-scale, complex builds to some of the world’s most sophisticated clients, including FedEx, Amazon, Prologis, and emerging hyperscale data-center operators.

Today, RC Andersen stands out not only for its project execution, but also for its commitment to digital excellence, led by BIM & Digital Coordinator Brian Dover. In a recent conversation with cmBuilder Co-Founder Javier Glatt, Dover shared how embracing innovative digital tools, specifically cmBuilder, has elevated RC Andersen’s proposal quality, project planning and competitive edge.

"cmBuilder makes me look really good every day!"

- Brian Dover - BIM & Digital Coordinator at RC Andersen

A Mission Centered on Innovation and Integrated Delivery

Dover’s mandate at RC Andersen is clear: keep the company on the cutting edge of construction technology. As technology continues to evolve, RC Andersen has transformed itself into a one-stop shop for project planning, technology deployment, and digital coordination.

This shift is more than a modernization effort, it directly strengthens their value proposition. Dover emphasizes that in today’s landscape, owners evaluating proposals aren’t just looking for the ability to build a structure. They want to understand sustainability strategies, community impact, construction sequencing, and risk avoidance from day one. Digital tools allow RC Andersen to communicate those ideas more clearly, concisely, and persuasively.

Why Site Logistics Planning Matters More Than Ever

In the last five years, construction complexity has skyrocketed. Sustainability standards, neighborhood impacts, tight site conditions, and multiphase buildouts all require deeper foresight. As Dover explains, project teams today must understand not only how to build, but how each decision interacts with the environment and community. This is where site logistics planning becomes mission-critical.

With accurate, visual logistics plans, RC Andersen can:

• Identify construction risks early

• Communicate roadway closures, deliveries, and sequencing requirements

• Provide owners and stakeholders with peace of mind

• Reduce last-minute scrambles and approval delays

• Improve coordination among field teams, schedulers, and project managers

“When everyone involved already has foreknowledge of what could happen on site,” Dover notes, “it gives you the advantage from the beginning.”

How cmBuilder Became a Game-Changing Solution

Before adopting cmBuilder, Dover explored several platforms but found none that matched the depth, precision, and ease of use required for RC Andersen’s fast-paced proposal cycles. When proposal volume surged, the company needed a more powerful way to illustrate construction plans and that’s where cmBuilder became indispensable.

Dover highlights several reasons cmBuilder stands apart:

• Unmatched visual clarity: Whether showing excavation sequencing, pipe trenches, or building phasing, cmBuilder turns complex ideas into digestible visuals.

• Speed and efficiency: Scenarios that once took weeks now take days, or even hours.

• Versatility for projects of any size: From minor tenant fit-outs to 14-building data-center campuses, cmBuilder scales effortlessly.

• Stronger proposals: “cmBuilder makes me look really good every day,” Dover says, noting that enhanced visuals have directly contributed to winning major bids.

One standout example: on a massive multi-building data-center campus, Dover recreated the entire logistics and utility plan in just two days, producing visuals that “looked like weeks of work” and helped RC Andersen rebid the project with greater clarity and accuracy.

Leading the Industry Forward

RC Andersen’s adoption of cmBuilder reflects a broader mindset: success in modern construction belongs to those who embrace digital tools that accelerate planning, de-risk execution, and elevate communication. As the company expands into new markets and more complex building types, cmBuilder continues to serve as a strategic advantage, helping them deliver with confidence, precision, and innovation.

By pairing RC Andersen’s boots-on-the-ground expertise with cmBuilder’s cutting-edge planning capabilities, the company is setting a new standard for project delivery, securing a meaningful edge over the competition.

Watch Brian’s full presentation at SitePlan Summit 3 below: