Category: Blog

  • What does a Construction Manager do for you, the Residential Customer?

    A Construction Manager is just what it sounds like, a person who Manages the Process of Construction. In that role, I handle everything from figuring out what the Scope of Work(s) is/are, through requesting Bids/Estimates/Quotes, sorting out which one is the best choice, and then through the execution of any and all contracts. What does…

  • Divisions of Construction

    Did you know there are currently (as of this writing) 50 different divisions of construction trades? According to CSI (Construction Specifications Institute), and broken down by Wikipedia, there are 50 different categories that you can work inside of when working in Construction.While there any several that are reserved for future use, there any many that…

  • Property & Facilities Management Priority Levels

    As part of my services for Property and Facilities management, I have three distinct priority levels, which are determined based on the information provided to me in the service request: Standard (Code 1): This needs to be handled when I can get to it For most repairs and maintenance items, this will be handled the…

  • Production Management

    Inside any working construction company you should find a minimum of three key divisions: 1) Sales. No company ever survives without a sales division, a person or team dedicated to selling the goods or services the company has to offer. 2) Adminstration. The person or team who handles and/or manages the day to day internal…

  • Calming the Chaos of Construction

    Introduction Accurate measurements, detailed documentation, enlightening images, thorough reporting, and multiple management methods are some of the tools I use to calm the chaos of construction. Handling Projects of All Sizes Whether your project is gigantic, large, or small, you can rely on me to properly handle them all. I understand that construction projects can…

  • Letting in the light

    For this project, we turned this: Into this: The homeowner wanted more light in the kitchen, and decided to make that happen by re-opening a window that had been previously closed off and covered up. As with most projects in older Denver homes, there were a few challenges along the way!First, I had to take…

  • Worker levels – Start here

    There’s a lot of chaos in construction, and a common theme revolves around what level or type of worker someone needs. This includes tools, equipment, PPE, skills, experience, and more. Let’s start with the basics. First, in order to work on any construction site, you need:Sturdy work clothing, something that will stand up to the…

  • Updating a range hood to this century

    For this project, we turned this: Into this: So the homeowner could enjoy cooking on the stove again! We had several challenges to overcome in doing this.First, there was no existing ventilation, just a small stick in the ceiling where one could have been. The existing range hood was exhausting out into the kitchen!Second, there…

  • Unlocking a little project with big joy

    For this project, I turned this: Into this: Because the key slots on the new master keys make the keys hang crooked, which drives me NUTS!Why Master did this is beyond me, but I hate having some of my keys stick out awkwardly. In the past I would do this with a handheld drill, but…

  • Project or Production?

    One of the topics I discuss frequently these days is the difference between Project and Production management. There’s a very clear distinction, and the truth is, one of them is inside the other! Project ManagementThe day to day work done of moving a specific project forward. Scheduling, communicating, and determining the job needs. Estimates; requesting,…