About this episode

In this episode, the hosts react to five hot takes about the construction industry.

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 Returns 0:48 – Topic 1: The Lowest Bidder Mindset 5:22 – Topic 2: Ego vs. Technology Problems 7:57 – Topic 3: Superintendents and Company Culture 11:21 – Topic 4: Project Manager Retention and Ownership 16:56 – Topic 5: The Danger of the Growth Phase 21:14 – 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-consultation Follow 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Adam, Jeff, Greg

Topics covered

• project management
• construction industry
• hot takes
• company culture
• technology in construction
• bid mindset

Keywords

• construction
• hot takes
• industry reactions
• project management
• company culture
• technology
• bid mindset

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ascent Consulting

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