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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 24 MIN

Adam, Jeff, and Greg React to HOT TAKES About The Construction Business

from Construction Hot Takes · host Ascent Consulting

Everyone loved Part 1, and Part 2, so we are doing Part 3!In this episode, Adam, Jeff, and Greg react to five HOT TAKES about the construction industry and decide whether they agree or disagree. You’re not going to want to miss this one. Comment with any takes you feel like deserve a reaction and dissection!Chapters:00:00 – Segment Intro & Game Rules00:46 – Communication Failures vs. Labor Shortages05:19 – The Risk of Relying on One "Superstar" PM08:56 – Why Field Superintendents Clash with Corporate16:18 – How Bad Estimating Handoffs Impact Projects21:31 – Will AI Replace Construction Superintendents?Check out our whole catalog of Construction Hot Takes episodes on our website! https://ascentconsults.com/construction-hot-takes-podcast/Interested in learning how Ascent's consulting services could potentially help improve your business's operations? 📈Click here to schedule a free 30-minute consultation with one of our expert construction consultants: https://info.ascentconsults.com/meetings/acooper/30-minute-performance-consultationFollow Ascent Consulting on social media! 🤳 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascent-consulting-inc-/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ascentconsult/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascentconsults/X: https://x.com/ascentconsults/Subscribe to our YouTube channel for alerts on our new episodes! https://www.youtube.com/@constructionhottakes

Everyone loved Part 1, and Part 2, so we are doing Part 3!In this episode, Adam, Jeff, and Greg react to five HOT TAKES about the construction industry and decide whether they agree or disagree. You’re not going to want to miss this one. Comment with any takes you feel like deserve a reaction and dissection!Chapters:00:00 – Segment Intro & Game Rules00:46 – Communication Failures vs. Labor Shortages05:19 – The Risk of Relying on One "Superstar" PM08:56 – Why Field Superintendents Clash with Corporate16:18 – How Bad Estimating Handoffs Impact Projects21:31 – Will AI Replace Construction Superintendents?Check out our whole catalog of Construction Hot Takes episodes on our website! https://ascentconsults.com/construction-hot-takes-podcast/Interested in learning how Ascent's consulting services could potentially help improve your business's operations? 📈Click here to schedule a free 30-minute consultation with one of our expert construction consultants: https://info.ascentconsults.com/meetings/acooper/30-minute-performance-consultationFollow Ascent Consulting on social media! 🤳 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascent-consulting-inc-/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ascentconsult/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascentconsults/X: https://x.com/ascentconsults/Subscribe to our YouTube channel for alerts on our new episodes! https://www.youtube.com/@constructionhottakes

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