Builders, Budgets, and Beers
The Builders, Budgets, and Beers Podcast is on a mission to make project financials less intimidating for commercial and residential builders. We aim to give builders the confidence to take control of their business’ cash flow by bringing on relatable guests who share real stories of financial wins and losses from their journeys in the building industry.
Produced by the team at Adaptive, this podcast is here to help builders build smarter—one budget, one story and one beer at a time.
Builders, Budgets, and Beers
Maximizing Profits Through Detailed Planning and Real-Time Tracking with Adam Martin
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Adam Martin shares cost management strategies for profitable construction projects, emphasizing the importance of thorough pre-planning, accurate cost tracking by line item, and real-time approvals to manage budgets and drive accountability.
Find Our Guest:
https://www.buildmartin.com/
Show Notes:
- (0:00) Construction costs and budgeting with a guest from Martin Building Group.
- (3:25) Luxury homebuilding with a focus on creativity and customization.
- (9:00) Managing creativity and flexibility in construction projects, with a focus on the importance of pre-planning to avoid costly mistakes.
- (15:04) Construction project allowances and budgeting.
- (21:55) Cost estimation and budgeting in construction, with a focus on the importance of accurate quantity takeoffs and historical cost data.
- (27:21) Managing costs and tracking line items for construction projects.
- (32:46) Managing construction costs, change orders, and real-time approvals.
- (36:41) Cost transparency and granularity in construction projects.
- (41:20) Using workflow approvals to manage costs and drive accountability in construction projects.
Find Our Hosts:
Reece Barnes
Matt Calvano
Podcast Produced By:
Motif Media
