Watch Out for the High Price of Change Orders

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…

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I’ve grown to appreciate Inspectors.

I don’t know about anyone else, but mention an inspector and my first reaction is cop!  In my many years in the trades I’ve come under the scrutiny of different inspectors plenty.  I really had to grow a lot not to take them personally.  Imagine that, someone with the audacity not to accept judgments made by me. On the road…

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Don’t Pay Contractors Up Front!

I am constantly hearing stories that galvanize me to my cause. The other day, I was talking to a client who told me this…. My client’s elderly mother wanted to have the exterior of her house painted. So she contacted a local painter who had come somewhat recommended, and asked him to come take a look and please give her…

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