Testimonials from Contracting

I already have seen better morale from our employees, better pricing structure, and better profitability in our work.

Dave Asher

President, SLICK Response Services

Contracting

Cogent has diligently provided me with insight to my operations, management tools and a business perspective that have both confirmed my own perspective, and at times challenged my view.

Brian Scholz

Owner, HP Legacy Inc.

Contracting

Understanding each person’s strengths and clearly outlined job duties has allowed our leadership to excel.

Matthew McDaid

Operations Manager, Kalamazoo Excavation

Contracting

We recommend Cogent Analytics, Inc. to any business that is interested in improving their efficiency and performance.

Fran Seymour

General Manager, David Webster Construction, Inc.

Contracting

We can see a developing change in employee attitudes now that we are beginning to form a clear path to success. Having employees help create that path makes them committed to company success.

James Filer

Vice President, Anderson Ashton

Contracting

Our road map for 2026 and beyond is very clear to make all my goals for this company achievable.

Brice Bishop

President, Weatherhead & Sons

Contracting

From the outset, Cogent impressed us with their thorough understanding of our industry and their ability to effectively communicate complex concepts in a clear and actionable manner.

Taylor Spencer

Owner, Spencer Concrete & Excavation

Contracting

The implementation of Cogent Analytics’ strategies has yielded tangible results. We have achieved a significant alignment across all facets of our organization, enabling us to establish and pursue clear, ambitious goals. This strategic realignment has not only enhanced our operational effectiveness but has also revitalized our collective vision.

Thad Claytor

President, Houston Fence Company

Contracting

As new business owners, we were confident in our plumbing knowledge and our ability to serve customers well. But running the business side — that was a whole different story.

Shaun Towry

President & CEO, B&C Plumbing

Contracting

The clarity and value of their Discovery process were unmistakable.

Justin Morgan

President, Morgan Companies

Contracting

From the Discovery process through the entire event we learned and developed tools and processes that will help us advance our team into the future.

Andy Ponstein

President, Georgetown Construction

Contracting

Our experience with Cogent Analytics has been a truly transformative one for our company.

Rigid Building Group Leadership Team

Leadership Team, Rigid Building Group

Contracting

When Cogent Analytics came on board, they helped fix and streamline several different problems, ranging from accounting, manufacturing costs, and sales.

Ian Ferguson

CEO, Nature's Way Resources

Contracting

We are now set up to enter information on receipts and payments to track where our dollars are being spent. We also know how to analyze the information in order to make adjustments.

D&R Leadership Team

Leadership Team, D&R Utility Construction

Contracting

Some of the most valuable insights came from objectives that weren’t originally seen by us as the main reason for hiring a consultant, but became what we call the "hidden gems" of the project.

Michael Woodcock

Owner, Portland Utilities Construction Company

Contracting

Cogent's insight and guidance, along with their ability to identify critical issues quickly, set us on the path to success.

Ben Davis

President & CEO, 4 D Excavating

Contracting

With the easy-to-use tools they provided, we can now take a more proactive approach to our business and have more insight into the future of our company.

Sam Dowdy

General Manager, Coppera, LLC

Contracting

Cogent has strong knowledge of the construction industry, accounting, and employee behavior, which assisted in implementing the new job definitions.

Robert Crenshaw, Jr.

President, Brazos Contractors

Contracting

One of the most impactful aspects of our work with Cogent was identifying the strengths and weaknesses of both our leadership team and our staff. By redistributing key responsibilities and improving our overall leadership skills, we’ve created an environment that fosters accountability, collaboration, and growth.

Autumn Eickenroth

Owner, AAM Plumbing Heating

Contracting

Cogent has guided me in developing as a leader in ways that have been both liberating and challenging. I’ve always struggled to balance being approachable with maintaining authority, which often resulted in micromanagement. Thanks to their guidance, I’m now far more comfortable delegating responsibilities and embracing my role as a leader.

Chris Saffer

CEO and Master Plumber, Saffer Plumbing and Electric

Contracting

Our Cogent sales coach provided us with tools to track our bidding success and ideas to drive sales. He has even identified a member of our team who we believe will be able to fill the role of driving more sales.

Matthew T. Price

Owner, A&M Mechanical Services

Contracting

We lacked a structured sales program to bring work through the door. With the guidance of Cogent marketing and business development staff, we are in the process of creating our first structured sales plan.

Patrick J. Fernan

President, Catalyst Construction

Contracting

Before, we didn’t have real visibility into job costing, labor efficiency, or pipeline health. Now we track the right KPIs weekly and lead with data, not guesswork.

Ryne Wooden

President, Dries Plumbing

Contracting

Running a company day in and day out often leads to tunnel vision; Cogent Analytics was a valued partner in helping our team identify and address blind spots.

Blake Armstrong

Owner, Dehumidification Technologies

Contracting

What impressed me most was their ability to understand the nuances of our business and adjust their approach as we worked through transitions together.

Blaine Tooley

General Manager, Fencing Solutions & Construction

Contracting

As a small family run business, we were looking for a partner that understood this dynamic and didn’t attempt to apply a “big business” corporate solution to our needs.

Jason Price

General Manager, Lumalier

Contracting