{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Construction Hot Takes","title":"Your Subcontractor Might Be About to Burn You","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1042,"description":"In this episode of Construction Hot Takes, host Jeff Robertson dives into the often-overlooked but critical process of subcontractor pre-qualification. From identifying red flags like disappearing labor and aggressive billing to understanding key financial metrics, Jeff explains why every project manager must be a risk manager first. Learn how to look past professional relationships and focus on the data to prevent subcontractor default before it starts\nChapters:\n00:00 Subcontractor Default and the Power of Pre-qualification\n05:50 Defining Pre-qualification: Beyond the Paperwork\n02:22 The Cost of Ignoring Pre-qualification\n07:23 Subcontractor Red Flags: Early Warning Signs\n09:55 Predicting Failure: The Financial Review\n13:11 Common Mistakes PMs Make with Pre-qualification\n15:21 Final Action Items: Be Proactive, Not Reactive\n.\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/\nSubscribe to our YouTube channel for alerts on our new episodes!\nhttps://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}