richardcartright, Author at Construct it Yourself

How fees consume your project budget.

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· July 24, 2012

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Every Project Costs Money People know that every project has materials, labor, and equipment costs, but people often forget about the cost of design, permitting, and management fees. All of these costs and fees can be reasonably predicted, and the more you know about the project details, the more accurately you can predict project costs. People may opt out of…

Tricks Contractors Use to Make Their Bids Look Lower

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· April 9, 2012

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The world of construction is very competitive. Most jobs are awarded to the lowest bidder, regardless of any other considerations. Since contractors need work in order for their businesses to survive, they can become somewhat desperate, doing a number of things to lower the apparent cost of their bids; not all of which are totally ethical. Read this article to find out about some of the tricks which contractors use?

Can You Afford a Project Manager?

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· March 16, 2012

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An independent project manager can save you money on your construction project from the very beginning. How much depends on you. Read this article to find out how you can save money well before you start your construction project.

How contractors win bids

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· March 6, 2012

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Contractor’s know that the best way to get the job, is to have the best combination of good rapport, good referral(s), the best price. From the very beginning, all contractors want to be your ‘friend’. They’ll want to come to your house and talk, be cordial and friendly enough, and some will soak up your time if you let them….

Watch Out for the High Price of Change Orders

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· February 28, 2012

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One of the most important parts of managing a construction project is keeping costs under control. Many a project throughout the years has gone over budget, always causing problems, sometimes disastrous ones. Whether you are building your home, or a skyscraper, you can pretty much count on unforeseen costs, which drive the total project price higher. Let me tell you…

Who’s the Project Manager?

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· December 3, 2011

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The television network, DIY Network, was designed to teach people a little something about residential construction. The network assumes its viewers have little to no experience in construction. Through a series of tips and tricks the program teaches basic residential construction work that can help make remodeling a home easier. This past weekend while sitting at home, relaxing and watching television, I happened upon a show on the DIY Network…