One of the interesting side effects of writing a blog like this one is you frequently meet people who are in the AEC industry who try and leverage their knowledge, resources, and abilities in order to … [Read more...]
Pool or water feature?
Pool or water feature? At some level it doesn't really matter considering the role that this particular pool/ water feature has to play. But it is very unique - at least in my world. If I was keeping … [Read more...]
Job Site Culture and Pride
.I had an interesting conversation with a contractor the other day - it centered on job site culture and how to create the right sort. I'm not talking about Fight Club sort of culture or stuff … [Read more...]
The Blame Game – Job Site Conflict Resolution
.I was once told by my father-in-law that I would make a great contractor. Considering that he is a construction manager himself and has run projects as large as $730,000,000 (yes - that's closing … [Read more...]
30 Interview Questions: Selecting a Contractor
You are thinking about building a house ... It's a pretty involved and complicated process under the most ideal of circumstances but if you are going to give it a go by yourself, this could be the … [Read more...]
Selecting a Contractor | Checking References
.There aren't any real secrets to selecting a residential contractor but knowing what sort of indicators to look for can make a big difference between a good experience and a bad one. You will be … [Read more...]