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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2025 · 17 MIN

Ops vs. Finance ... who REALLY handles Construction Risk Management?

from Construction Hot Takes · host Ascent Consulting

There’s a huge disconnect between construction operations and finance teams—and when it comes to construction risk management, that divide can cost projects big. Who should really be responsible for reducing risk on construction projects? Is it construction accounting and finance, or does project management and field operations need to step up?In this episode of Construction Hot Takes, Adam, Greg, and Jeff break down how construction business leaders can bridge the gap between construction finance and operations to improve risk mitigation. From contract terms to budgeting, scheduling, and field execution, both teams play a role—but too often, they’re working against each other instead of together.If you want to reduce risk on construction projects, avoid costly mistakes, and create a more aligned team, this is the episode for you. Watch now to learn how to manage construction risk before it’s too late!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/Subscribe to our YouTube channel for alerts on our new episodes! https://www.youtube.com/@ascentconsults?sub_confirmation=1#ConstructionRisk #ConstructionManagement #ProjectManagement #ConstructionFinance #ConstructionAccounting #ConstructionOperations #ConstructionBusiness #RiskMitigation #ConstructionLeadership #GeneralContractor #ConstructionIndustry #ConstructionProject #ReduceConstructionRisk #ContractorSuccess #BuildingBetterProjects

There’s a huge disconnect between construction operations and finance teams—and when it comes to construction risk management, that divide can cost projects big. Who should really be responsible for reducing risk on construction projects? Is it construction accounting and finance, or does project management and field operations need to step up?In this episode of Construction Hot Takes, Adam, Greg, and Jeff break down how construction business leaders can bridge the gap between construction finance and operations to improve risk mitigation. From contract terms to budgeting, scheduling, and field execution, both teams play a role—but too often, they’re working against each other instead of together.If you want to reduce risk on construction projects, avoid costly mistakes, and create a more aligned team, this is the episode for you. Watch now to learn how to manage construction risk before it’s too late!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/Subscribe to our YouTube channel for alerts on our new episodes! https://www.youtube.com/@ascentconsults?sub_confirmation=1#ConstructionRisk #ConstructionManagement #ProjectManagement #ConstructionFinance #ConstructionAccounting #ConstructionOperations #ConstructionBusiness #RiskMitigation #ConstructionLeadership #GeneralContractor #ConstructionIndustry #ConstructionProject #ReduceConstructionRisk #ContractorSuccess #BuildingBetterProjects

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