Done Right by Daniel

Category: Shop Talk

  • Worker levels – Start here

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    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…

  • Project or Production?

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    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,…

  • Four Months since I filed the Liens

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    Today, July 6th, marks four months since I filed the mechanics liens so I could recover the money Ridge Construction owes me. I have finally heard back from one Title company about paying off one of the liens, but still no answers from Vern about the money he owes me, or the other liens filed.

  • Three Months since I filed the liens

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    Today, June 6th, marks three months since I filed the liens for the money Ridge Construction owes me, and so far, nothing heard from Vern, or from any of the liens. I’m still working with an attorney to sort through the mess, but we’re expecting to have to take this to District Court. I’m hoping…

  • Estimate or Service Call?

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    What’s the difference between an Estimate and a Service Call?For me, it’s whether or not tools are required. An estimate is when I come to your site, walk it with you, and you provide me with the details of what you want done. If I have to use tools to figure out what’s wrong with…

  • Why the web form?

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    The purpose of the website form is to gather the information I need in a way that’s simple, easy, efficient, and most importantly, accurate.While I understand it can be annoying to have to do this for 3-5 providers, it’s the best method I’ve come up with so far on my end. My preference would be…

  • Another nasty email from Vern

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    Vern seems to have spiraled a little deeper into the abyss, as shown by the very nasty email he sent me today. Pushy and demanding, with a large audience and false information, it shows the turn Vern took late last year when the verbal abuse started towards me.

  • Settlement Offer

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    I put together a settlement offer for Vern today, an easy way for him to pay off the debt he owes me without any liens filed, legal action, or further issues. Vern replied: Daniel,I can acknowledge that Ridge Construction owes you some money, amount to be determined.I also see that you technically committed civil trespass…

  • My five rules of work

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    I have five rules of work that apply to anything I’m doing: Safety, Quality, Efficiency, Teamwork, Enjoyment. Safety:Working in a safe manner to ensure everyone involved gets to go home with the same number of pieces and holes as what they showed up with today. Quality:Any job worth doing is worth doing well, so while…

  • Project Recovery in Apple Valley

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    I recently wrapped up a project recovery in Apple Valley, and as is always the case, it was both a complete mess, and a surprise to the owner that I got it under control so quickly. When a project goes awry, it can happen for any number of reasons, but most of the ones i’ve…