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October 12, 2004

Hello to all. Pricing problem on framing. Hope someone can help. I'm currently framing my 4th house for a tract builder in Manitoba. I am totally surprised at the speed…

October 12, 2004

Anyone know of a website for online pricing of building materials, etc?  Preferably in the Northeast. It'd be nice for me to be able to get a double check on…

October 11, 2004

Friends of ours from NYC were up this weekend to hang out and kick back.  He and his partner do specialized concrete contracting in the megalopolis . . . 15…

October 9, 2004

The day after posting here I was at the local Lowes and saw the cabinet sales guy and he asked if I was going to give them a shot.  I…

October 8, 2004

I hate estimating! Most of my work is remodeling and the majority of the structures I remodel are concrete shells (hidden pipes and electrical). So far I've been winging my…

October 7, 2004

What is this supposed "fiduciary" responsibility that architects are supposed to have with their clients and just what does it really mean? Is it some kind of oath they take…

October 7, 2004

Went on a sales call today. I went in thinking this guy was a referal from my dentist ... as he just asked the wife if any of the 3…

October 6, 2004

I have read different takes on this over the past few years but often no one had any hard numbers.  I was approached by the Lowes here in town and…

October 6, 2004

Anyone care to throw out a time estimate for measure-cut-fit-install baseboard per lineal foot? I have to do a price for a client and whilst I've done base before, it's been a while, and…

October 5, 2004

Hi All, I am getting ready to send a bid on some house plans I drew for a client. The bid will probably be about $185k for a custom 1350…