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EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 19 MIN

Construction Industry HOT TAKES REACTIONS: Part 2

from Construction Hot Takes · host Ascent Consulting

Everyone loved Part 1, so we are doing Part 2! 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:0:00 – Introduction: The Reaction Segment Returns0:48 – Topic 1: The Lowest Bidder Mindset5:22 – Topic 2: Ego vs. Technology Problems7:57 – Topic 3: Superintendents and Company Culture11:21 – Topic 4: Project Manager Retention and Ownership16:56 – Topic 5: The Danger of the Growth Phase21:14 – Wrap-Up: The Importance of Shared Language  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/@ascentconsults?sub_confirmation=1

Everyone loved Part 1, so we are doing Part 2! 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:0:00 – Introduction: The Reaction Segment Returns0:48 – Topic 1: The Lowest Bidder Mindset5:22 – Topic 2: Ego vs. Technology Problems7:57 – Topic 3: Superintendents and Company Culture11:21 – Topic 4: Project Manager Retention and Ownership16:56 – Topic 5: The Danger of the Growth Phase21:14 – Wrap-Up: The Importance of Shared Language  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/@ascentconsults?sub_confirmation=1

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