Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is Ascent Consulting?
Ascent Consulting is a premier provider of business, operations, and technology consulting services. We exclusively serve the construction industry.
2. What type of consulting services does Ascent Consulting specialize in?
Ascent Consulting specializes in construction companies across North America, providing general contractors, specialty contractors, and construction-focused investment firms with a suite of consulting services. This includes business strategy, operations, construction tech, growth marketing, investor due diligence, exit strategies, fractional executive support, and more.
3. Which industries does Ascent Consulting primarily serve?
Ascent Consulting primarily serves the construction industry. Unlike many general consulting firms, we dedicate 100% of their work to construction firms and investors in the built environment in North America.
4. What size construction companies does Ascent Consulting work with?
Ascent Consulting works with a diverse range of construction companies. This includes trade contractors starting from $5 million in revenue up to general contractors exceeding $200 million.
5. Where is Ascent Consulting located?
Ascent Consulting’s headquarters is located at 400 Interstate North Pkwy, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30339.
6. How can I contact Ascent Consulting?
You can contact Ascent Consulting via email at info@ascentconsults.com or by phone at (404) 566-5855. We also offer free consultations — chat with an Ascent construction expert today.
7. What makes Ascent Consulting different from other consulting firms?
At Ascent Consulting, we specialize solely in the construction industry, ensuring deep understanding of client challenges. We offer real construction experience, proven systems, and hands-on implementation, focusing 100% on construction firms.
8. Does Ascent Consulting provide hands-on implementation support, or just strategic advice?
Offering several levels of engagement, Ascent Consulting can provide hands-on implementation support, going beyond just strategic advice. We actively help execute our developed plans, processes, procedures, or new technology.
9. What kind of experience does the Ascent Consulting team have?
The Ascent Consulting team possesses real construction experience, comprising former General Contractors (GCs), trade contractors, executives, and Project Managers (PMs). The background of our construction experts ensures we understand the specific challenges and language of construction clients.
10. Can you explain Ascent Consulting’s Operational Design service?
Ascent Consulting’s Operational Design services focus on rebuilding workflows, roles, systems, and organizational structure. The goal is to enhance clarity, consistency, and scalability for construction companies, covering aspects from org charts to software alignment.
11. What is RapidOps™ and what are its benefits?
RapidOps™ is Ascent Consulting’s 30-day operations sprint designed for quick, measurable operational improvements. It helps contractors boost productivity by 10-20%, improve financial controls, and reduce internal stress to unlock growth capacity.
12. What is the typical timeframe for seeing results from Ascent Consulting’s engagements, such as RapidOps™?
For engagements like RapidOps™, Ascent Consulting aims to deliver measurable operational improvements within a fast-track 30-day timeframe. This sprint is specifically designed for contractors seeking quick performance boosts.
13. How does Ascent Consulting assist with Strategic Growth?
Ascent Consulting assists with Strategic Growth by helping owners and executive teams define their business direction and build a roadmap to achieve it. This service encompasses long-term planning, market expansion, organizational alignment, and setting strategic milestones.
14. Does Ascent Consulting provide Investor Advisory or Sell-Side Strategy services?
Yes, Ascent Consulting provides Investor Advisory and Sell-Side Strategy services. We support construction investors and owners in preparing their companies for strategic growth or sale, covering due diligence, operations cleanup, and transaction readiness.
15. What specific Procore consulting services does Ascent Consulting offer?
Ascent Consulting offers Procore consulting services to help clients maximize their investment in Procore and other construction technologies. They are certified Procore Consultants, providing expertise in optimizing these platforms.
16. How can Ascent Consulting help my company maximize its investment in Procore and other construction technologies?
Ascent Consulting helps companies maximize their investment in Procore and other construction technologies by providing expert consulting services. As Certified Procore Consultants, they guide clients in optimizing these tools for better efficiency and returns.
