Podcast

Construction Hot Takes

Author: Ascent Consulting
Feed episode count: 50
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Summary

Hosted by Adam Cooper, CEO of Ascent Consulting, alongside Senior Consultants Gregory Gorman and Jeff Robertson, Construction Hot Takes show dives into the gritty, unfiltered realities of building a profitable construction company. With nearly 100 years of combined experience, they’ve been there—from carrying gear on job sites to leading Ascent, a consulting powerhouse that exclusively serves construction companies across North America. Each episode is packed with insights, strategies, and insider knowledge from the industry’s top consulting firm for contractors. Discover what big national contractors know about growing a business, get actionable advice on boosting efficiency, and learn how to supercharge your project pipeline. Tune in, get inspired, and gain the knowledge to take your construction business to the next level.

Episodes

Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

Adam, Jeff, and Greg React to HOT TAKES About The Construction Business

Duration seconds: 1492
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Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested

From Journeyman Electrician to 350+ Companies Helped: How Adam Cooper Built Ascent

Duration seconds: 2324
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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

Choosing the Right Hammer: Approach YOUR Construction Problem the Right Way

Duration seconds: 982
Source: https://share.transistor.fm/s/a0e24e00

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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

New Software Gone WRONG: The BIGGEST Tech Issue for Construction Companies

Duration seconds: 1069
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May 28, 2026 · not_requested

Your Subcontractor Might Be About to Burn You

Duration seconds: 1042
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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

Automation vs. A.I. in Construction: How To Navigate

Duration seconds: 1685
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May 14, 2026 · not_requested

How To Achieve Your Construction Company’s Growth Targets In Months, Not Years (Strategic Planning)

Duration seconds: 1468
Source: https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0c82a73

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May 1, 2026 · not_requested

3 Reasons Your CFO Hates You (And It’s Costing You Money)

Duration seconds: 1906
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Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested

Construction Industry HOT TAKES REACTIONS: Part 2

Duration seconds: 1189
Source: https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6dc5936

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Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested

3 Systems to Scale Your Construction Company (in 2026)

Duration seconds: 1891
Source: https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ee3fa0f

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Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested

Construction Industry HOT TAKES REACTIONS: Part 1

Duration seconds: 1308
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Mar 26, 2026 · not_requested

3 Ways AI Can TRANSFORM Your Construction Business Today

Duration seconds: 419
Source: https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e69f09e

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Mar 19, 2026 · not_requested

AI in Construction: Practical Use Cases for Every Contractor

Duration seconds: 1986
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Mar 12, 2026 · not_requested

State of A.I. in Construction (2026 Q1 Update)

Duration seconds: 1516
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Mar 5, 2026 · not_requested

How A.I. COMPLETELY Changes the Monthly Close Process for Construction Accounting

Duration seconds: 968
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Feb 26, 2026 · not_requested

How Your Construction Firm Gets Found Online in 2026: AEO, GEO, SEO

Duration seconds: 1224
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Feb 19, 2026 · not_requested

Intro to Private Equity for Construction ($10m-100m)

Duration seconds: 602
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Feb 12, 2026 · not_requested

Bridging the Gap Between Estimating and Operations (ft. Joshua Gregory)

Duration seconds: 1891
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Feb 5, 2026 · not_requested

Do NOT Start Your Construction Firm's ERP Change Process (Without Considering These 3 Things)

Duration seconds: 2546
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Jan 29, 2026 · not_requested

Sales vs. Marketing vs. Business Development in Residential Construction

Duration seconds: 1174
Source: https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ca296f4

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Jan 22, 2026 · not_requested

How A.I. Is Being Used in Construction Accounting

Duration seconds: 1489
Source: https://share.transistor.fm/s/0408c46d

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Jan 15, 2026 · not_requested

Sales vs. Marketing vs. Business Development in Commercial Construction

Duration seconds: 1214
Source: https://share.transistor.fm/s/f70d9458

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Jan 8, 2026 · not_requested

Bridging the Gap Between Finance and Operations in Your Construction Business

Duration seconds: 2611
Source: https://share.transistor.fm/s/d41bd681

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Dec 18, 2025 · not_requested

Top 3 Things to Know About Picking Your Construction Firm’s ERP (Part 1)

Duration seconds: 2315
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Nov 27, 2025 · not_requested

The Best Construction Projects vs. The Worst Construction Projects

Duration seconds: 843
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