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1. 
   RichBeckman | Oct 18, 2008 11:04pm | #1

   I have no experience at all to speak on this topic.

   However, I did just have a conversation with an electrical contractor who has done several Wal-Mart jobs. He said that on those jobs change orders were paid at Wal-Mart's discretion and at amounts they chose.

   So be sure you know the change order procedures!!

   Rich Beckman

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   hammer1 | Oct 19, 2008 12:25am | #2

   What is your level of experience with commercial work? Is it the total job or just a portion?

   Beat it to fit / Paint it to match

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   MarkMc | Oct 19, 2008 10:49pm | #5

   Limited........typ. a custom job.

   No, this appears to be the whole thing, very custom,

   ........let me put it this way, Handbags start at $800.00 and go up to $6,000.00....

    

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   MSLiechty | Oct 21, 2008 08:07pm | #13

   so it's a Coach or Prada store my wife says....We have done some mall work. Noise is an issue as are attachments to overhead structure. access is a biggie, as they don't seem to like to see you rolling in a pallet of 26' studs on their terrazzo floor.ML

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   MarkMc | Oct 21, 2008 08:27pm | #14

   good guesses but nope...........

   think higher end.......

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   billybatts | Oct 23, 2008 08:11am | #18

   Hermes?

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   MarkMc | Oct 23, 2008 08:41pm | #20

   You sir............are correct!

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   billybatts | Oct 24, 2008 01:22am | #21

   i saw a leather jacket in there once for 6g's...that's expensive you know.

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   calvin | Oct 19, 2008 02:36am | #3

   If it is a chain and you end up dealing with them for the $'s, expect hold backs that might float for 90 days.

   A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.

   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   http://www.quittintime.com/

    

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   MarkMc | Oct 19, 2008 10:52pm | #6

   No, it's really not a chain.....although they have stores in Paris, London, etc.....

   One of my first questions with any prospect is about how the project is financed.

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   calvin | Oct 20, 2008 03:26am | #9

   Best of luck on the project.A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.

   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   http://www.quittintime.com/

    

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   MarkMc | Oct 21, 2008 07:48pm | #12

   Thanks guys for words...........

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   calvin | Oct 22, 2008 01:03am | #15

   And this is the Mark of Laura and Mark that ventured into Ohio in Aug. of 2005 I think it was?

   Too bad you didn't get the job sooner-would'a been a hell of a hand out when we drew names.

   Have fun.A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.

   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   http://www.quittintime.com/

    

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   MarkMc | Oct 22, 2008 06:34pm | #16

   hey Cal.....

   we had a ball at your wing-ding. Speaking of hand-outs, I still have those dandy work gloves.

    

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   calvin | Oct 23, 2008 05:25am | #17

   Pleasure having you two over.

   3 yrs on a pair of gloves?

    A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.

   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   http://www.quittintime.com/

    

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   MarkMc | Oct 23, 2008 08:41pm | #19

   oh, they are so nice I never use 'em. I always use those latex coated cloth gloves.

   Must be one of those "I'm not worthy" issues.

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   calvin | Oct 24, 2008 12:50pm | #22

   And here I thought they were for laura or a daughter-something about firewood.A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.

   Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.

   http://www.quittintime.com/

    

4. 
   ruffmike | Oct 19, 2008 06:12pm | #4

    One thing to be aware of are the malls requirements for construction. A big one is usually the entry from the mall, like not beng able to put any loads/ connections on the mall's overhead structure (some cantileving may be involved for soffits/etc.).

    Working hours/ noise are also usually restricted.

    Also good to know if any owner rep/ inspector are involved.

    I miss the days of working in malls, Cinnabuns in the morning and all that. ; ^ )

                               Mike

       Small wheel turn by the fire and rod, big wheel turn by the grace of god.

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   MarkMc | Oct 19, 2008 10:54pm | #7

   Yeah, that's the general thing I hear.......

   Best to set up, lock up, come and go with minimal baggage.

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   BillHartmann | Oct 20, 2008 03:55am | #10

   "Best to set up, lock up, come and go with minimal baggage."MINIMAL?But you would look SO CUTE with one of those $6,000 bags..
   .
   A-holes. Hey every group has to have one. And I have been elected to be the one. I should make that my tagline.

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   MarkMc | Oct 21, 2008 07:47pm | #11

   Ah, Bill, my boy, you've revealed that your really a secret shopper!

    

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   IdahoDon | Oct 20, 2008 12:08am | #8

   Well, as with any job, don't be affraid to ask for what you want (or slightly more) just because it's slightly outside your comfort zone, be energetic/upbeat, do the work, cash the check.

    

   Beer was created so carpenters wouldn't rule the world.