Category: Construction Management
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Document with all the pertinent details
So often in my line of work I see this issue, and it’s become quite a time-suck. I know some companies simply won’t respond to anyone who doesn’t submit proper documentation, but I don’t think that’s a good way to go about creating and maintaining positive business relationships! So, what do we mean by ‘Proper…
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Quote, Estimate, or Bid?
A common question I come across, especially in the residential space, is, ‘What is the difference between a Quote, an Estimate, and a Bid?’Well here’s your answer: A Quote is a a rough price based on the information given, usually without a site visit. Think of this as the ‘bar chat’. An Estimate is a…