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Hot Takes Podcast

Made by construction experts,
for your construction business.
Join Ascent President Adam Cooper and Senior Consultants Jeff Robertson & Greg Gorman as they address issues facing the construction industry. Throughout each episode, they tackle everything from project management, financial management, and operational structure to incentive programs, construction technology, and strategic marketing.
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Ops vs. Finance … who REALLY handles Construction Risk Management?
There’s often a HUGE disconnect between construction operations and finance teams — and when it comes to construction risk management, that divide can cost projects big. Who should really be responsible for reducing risk on construction projects? Is it construction accounting and finance, or does project management and field operations need to step up? In this episode, Adam, Greg, and Jeff break down how construction business leaders can bridge the gap between construction finance and operations to improve risk mitigation. From contract terms to budgeting, scheduling, and field execution, both teams play a role — but too often, they’re
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