{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Construction Hot Takes","title":"Ops vs. Estimating: The $200,000 Miss (And How to End the Tension)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1904,"description":"Why is there so much friction between the field and the office? In this episode of Construction Hot Takes, we dive deep into the healthy (and sometimes not-so-healthy) tension between Operations and Estimating. We discuss common pain points—from conceptual estimating hurdles to massive takeoff misses—and share proven solutions like formal project handoffs and staff cross-training. Whether you’re a project manager or an estimator, learn how to bridge the gap and deliver more profitable projects.\nChapters:\n00:00 Introduction and Conceptual Estimating\n05:00 Estimating Documentation Grid and Project Manager Verification Practices\n13:54 Line-Item Budget Validation\n15:00 The Project Handoff Process\n17:03 Handoff Meetings and Project Planning\n26:15 Reducing Friction and Gaining Estimating Experience\nCheck out our whole catalog of Construction Hot Takes episodes on our website! https://ascentconsults.com/construction-hot-takes-podcast/\nInterested in learning how Ascent's consulting services could potentially help improve your business's operations? 📈\nClick here to schedule a free 30-minute consultation with one of our expert construction consultants: https://info.ascentconsults.com/meetings/acooper/30-minute-performance-consultation\nFollow Ascent Consulting on social media! 🤳\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascent-consulting-inc-/\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ascentconsult/\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascentconsults/\nX: https://x.com/ascentconsults/\n\nSubscribe to our YouTube channel for alerts on our new episodes!\n https://www.youtube.com/@constructionhottakes","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/7tnRBSxyvUnj2LLrko3735SpgUxrQORJqJk70KMFAmQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wNjc2/YmMxMWY1ZmY0Njhl/ZGYyM2E5ZTAzOGJk/OGU1Yi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}