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Missing a commercial deadline can be like watching a slow-motion train wreck.

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· October 11, 2012

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Last summer, I went to the county fair and stopped by a booth for a local pre-school that was under construction near my house. I’d been watching construction progress through varying stages, when I would occasionally pass by that direction. I think it was early June when I saw it last. With less than three months to school starting, the…

Help! My contractor is adding additional terms!

Posted by richardcartright

· August 23, 2012

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The following is a question and answer session from the Norwich Bulletin, followed by a response from Richard Cartright, the Founder of Construction Conductor. Q: I hired a general contractor to oversee a home renovation to my property, a 988-square-foot two-story farmhouse. The contractor charges me 20 percent plus an hourly rate when he is on the site. He does…

How much time will it take to manage your own Construction Project?

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· August 7, 2012

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Some owners think a professional construction manager is not needed. They are sure that in just a few short hours per week they can keep in contact with all their subcontractors, make material choices, manage the project’s finances and even deal with the building inspectors. “It shouldn’t be all that hard,” they say to themselves, “why pay for services I…

How fees consume your project budget.

Posted by richardcartright

· 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

Posted by richardcartright

· 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?

Posted by richardcartright

· 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.