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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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Ep. 15 Cutting Out the GCs: Bold Move or Big Mistake
Do General Contractors still deserve their fee—or are they just expensive middlemen?
In this provocative episode, Adam and Jeff tackle a controversial listener question: “Do we even need General Contractors anymore?” With the rise of tech-driven management and self-performing owners, the traditional role of GCs is under scrutiny.
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