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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