Construction Hot Takes

By Ascent Consulting

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Hosted by Adam Cooper, CEO of Ascent Consulting, alongside Senior Consultants Gregory Gorman and Jeff Robertson, Construction Hot Takes show dives into the gritty, unfiltered realities of building a profitable construction company. With nearly 100 years of combined experience, they’ve been there—from carrying gear on job sites to leading Ascent, a consulting powerhouse that exclusively serves construction companies across North America. Each episode is packed with insights, strategies, and insider knowledge from the industry’s top consulting firm for contractors. Discover what big national contractors know about growing a business, get actionable advice on boosting efficiency, and learn how to supercharge your project pipeline. Tune in, get inspired, and gain the knowledge to take your construction business to the next level.

Episode Date
Your Tech Stack Doesn't Need More Software
Nov 04, 2026
Changing Software in Construction: Early Adopters, Fence Sitters & Resistors
Oct 29, 2026
Is Buyout Just a Nicer Word for Shorting Your Subs?
Oct 01, 2026
Whose Fault Is a $25M Overrun, Estimating or Engineering?
Sep 11, 2026
Will AI Replace Your Superintendent?
Sep 04, 2026
Job Costing Fundamentals: Are You Actually Making Money on Each Job?
Aug 27, 2026
Your Data is All There. Why Can't You See It in One Place?
Aug 13, 2026
Do We Even Need General Contractors? Reacting to Your Construction Hot Takes
Aug 06, 2026
CFO vs. Controller: Which Does Your Business Actually Need?
Jul 30, 2026
Don't rely on AI to fix this part of your business. It makes it WORSE.
Jul 23, 2026
Why Most ERP Implementations Fail Before They Begin
Jul 16, 2026
Ops vs. Estimating: The $200,000 Miss (And How to End the Tension)
Jul 16, 2026
The Key to A.I. for Construction Companies is NOT A Software Choice...
Jul 07, 2026
How To Scale Your $5m-$10m Construction Business
Jul 06, 2026
Owning Your Narrative in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (in Construction Firms)
Jul 03, 2026
Adam, Jeff, and Greg React to HOT TAKES About The Construction Business
Jun 25, 2026
From Journeyman Electrician to 350+ Companies Helped: How Adam Cooper Built Ascent
Jun 18, 2026
Choosing the Right Hammer: Approach YOUR Construction Problem the Right Way
Jun 11, 2026
New Software Gone WRONG: The BIGGEST Tech Issue for Construction Companies
Jun 04, 2026
Your Subcontractor Might Be About to Burn You
May 28, 2026
Automation vs. A.I. in Construction: How To Navigate
May 21, 2026
How To Achieve Your Construction Company’s Growth Targets In Months, Not Years (Strategic Planning)
May 14, 2026
3 Reasons Your CFO Hates You (And It’s Costing You Money)
May 01, 2026
Construction Industry HOT TAKES REACTIONS: Part 2
Apr 23, 2026
3 Systems to Scale Your Construction Company (in 2026)
Apr 16, 2026
Construction Industry HOT TAKES REACTIONS: Part 1
Apr 09, 2026
3 Ways AI Can TRANSFORM Your Construction Business Today
Mar 26, 2026
AI in Construction: Practical Use Cases for Every Contractor
Mar 19, 2026
State of A.I. in Construction (2026 Q1 Update)
Mar 12, 2026
How A.I. COMPLETELY Changes the Monthly Close Process for Construction Accounting
Mar 05, 2026
How Your Construction Firm Gets Found Online in 2026: AEO, GEO, SEO
Feb 26, 2026
Intro to Private Equity for Construction ($10m-100m)
Feb 19, 2026
Bridging the Gap Between Estimating and Operations (ft. Joshua Gregory)
Feb 12, 2026
Do NOT Start Your Construction Firm's ERP Change Process (Without Considering These 3 Things)
Feb 05, 2026
Sales vs. Marketing vs. Business Development in Residential Construction
Jan 29, 2026
How A.I. Is Being Used in Construction Accounting
Jan 22, 2026
Sales vs. Marketing vs. Business Development in Commercial Construction
Jan 15, 2026
Bridging the Gap Between Finance and Operations in Your Construction Business
Jan 08, 2026
Top 3 Things to Know About Picking Your Construction Firm’s ERP (Part 1)
Dec 18, 2025
The Best Construction Projects vs. The Worst Construction Projects
Nov 27, 2025
The Culture Problem of The Construction Industry
Nov 13, 2025
3 Marketing Mistakes Construction Companies Are Making in 2025
Nov 06, 2025
Are Construction Companies Viewing A.I. All Wrong?
Nov 03, 2025
Building Gaskin Electric: How Chris and Lean Lead With Faith, Grit, and Growth
Oct 09, 2025
From Side Hustle to $20M Empire: How Charlie Dallavalle Jr. Built Painting Plus, Siding Plus & Gutters Plus
Sep 25, 2025
The Real Reason Projects Blow Their Budgets (and It’s Not the Client’s Fault)
Sep 18, 2025
Leading Through Disaster: How Beth Toenies Scales 1-800-BOARDUP with Urgency & Empathy
Sep 11, 2025
Why General Contractors REALLY Lose Money (and How to Stop It)
Aug 14, 2025
Hard Hats, Soft Culture : The Lie Behind Construction Safety
Jul 24, 2025
Cutting Out the GC: Bold Move or Big Mistake?
Jul 10, 2025
Whose Budget is Harder: Subs vs. GCs (and Why Subs Might Finally Win)
Jun 24, 2025
When Culture Breaks: The Million Dollar Wake-Up Call
Jun 11, 2025
Why Every Construction Company Needs AI Right Now (Real Examples Inside)
May 23, 2025
So You Bought Procore, Now What?
Apr 23, 2025
Ops vs. Finance ... who REALLY handles Construction Risk Management?
Mar 20, 2025
The 5 Simple Mistakes that RUIN Construction Projects
Mar 06, 2025
Construction Risk EXPLAINED - How to mitigate BEFORE it's too late..
Feb 20, 2025
How Private Equity Firms Can Maximize ROI on Construction Investments
Feb 06, 2025
Foundations of Success: Our Journeys in Construction
Jan 23, 2025
How Construction Companies Can Prepare for Private Equity Investments
Jan 09, 2025
The Role of Technology in Construction
Dec 05, 2024
The TRUTH about Procore... Is it right for YOUR construction company
Nov 14, 2024
How To Make the Most of Your WIP Statement in Construction
Oct 31, 2024
Growing vs. Scaling - Intentionality in Expansion
Oct 17, 2024
Trailer
Oct 11, 2024