Margins don’t just disappear — they get chipped away by bad estimates, buyout mistakes, schedule delays, and one of the biggest myths in construction: thinking “remaining budget” is the same as a forecast.

In this episode of Construction Hot Takes, we dig into the real reasons general contractors go from a healthy profit to barely breaking even. You’ll hear straight talk on:

• Why good forecasting is more than subtracting costs from the budget
• How poor handoffs between estimating and project management kill jobs
• The hidden traps in buyout and scope
• How to spot schedule delays before they eat your margin
• The difference between managing a project and just watching it happen

If you’re a GC, sub, or anyone in construction, this is a no-BS guide to keeping your budget on track — and your profits where they belong.

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