contractors begin to build complicated projects with only the most basic knowledge of the building codes. It is important to have the proper reference books on site.
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From the monthly archives:
January 2010
Check lists are common to many types of professions. They ensure that people not rely only on memory when performing complex and critical tasks.
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A new project should be well planned and rehearsed so that it flows smoothly from beginning to end. After all, it is a performance and the homeowner is the audience.
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Many contractors treat their business like a hobby, tap their business checking account for personal impulses; and never get run it like a business.
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A payment schedule on a remodeling should be fair but also protective of the contractor’s money. Front load it all the way to the end.
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Never state in a contract that you will match something already existing on site. The same manufacturer may have changed the size or specifications slightly so the match is not perfect. You could find yourself still liable to match it.
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Business is slow and all of a sudden you get a call from someone who wants to build a potentially great project. The customer wants to see you soon and is anxious to get started. How do you determine if it is a dream or a nightmare?
We all know that the first meeting with a [...]
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Part 1. You have received a call for a possible new project that fits nicely within your company’s niche or set of skills. This would be a nice job and you would love to get it. How do you present yourself?
Do you set up an appointment immediately to rush right over there; or do you [...]
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