How To Go From OVER Budget to Under Control

What’s really costing you on your construction projects—materials, missteps, or missed margins? In this episode of Hard Hat to CEO, Chris G. shares real talk and real tactics for staying on budget and making more profit. He breaks down how to handle unpredictable price hikes, why every contractor needs a solid system for change orders, and how small mistakes, like wasted studs or unclear approvals, can quietly drain your bottom line. You'll learn how to build in contingency without padding, use your losses to sharpen your estimates, and keep overhead from eating your profits. Whether you're managing one crew or a dozen, this episode gives you the tools to tighten up your process and protect your business. Episode highlights: (0:00) Intro (0:56) What to do when over budget? (5:18) Why change orders need more margin? (6:19) The power of contingency (7:25) Reviewing unprofitable jobs (8:21) Spotting and solving material waste (9:52) Overhead and how to manage it (10:41) Do it efficiently, not cheaply (11:33) Invitation for support with cost sheets Connect with Hard Hat to CEO on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568344663212 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardhattoceo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dcgilman/