Whose Budget is Harder: Subs vs. GCs (and Why Subs Might Finally Win)

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Construction Hot Takes

Ascent Consulting

22 episodes

3 weeks ago

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.

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Whose Budget is Harder: Subs vs. GCs (and Why Subs Might Finally Win)

Construction Hot Takes

16 minutes

4 months ago

Whose Budget is Harder: Subs vs. GCs (and Why Subs Might Finally Win)

Managing your construction budget is tough—but who's got it tougher? Subs or GCs?

Adam (former trade contractor) and Jeff (former GC) face off in this episode to settle a classic industry debate: whose project budget is actually harder to manage?

You'll hear:

Why subcontractor budgets might actually be more complex.
Hidden pitfalls subs face daily that GCs rarely experience.
Real-world stories of budget management gone sideways (and lessons learned the hard way).

Think you know which side has it worse? You might be surprised.

Ready to end the argument? Hit play and decide for yourself.