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August 4, 2003

Some excellent questions there, Lowell. I'm in a similar position and have decided that I need to specialise. I'm mostly onthe woodwork/internal carpentry side and have decided to specialise in…

August 4, 2003

Hi All! I am in the process of bidding on an upcoming two-story residential project - 4,000 sq ft concrete, cmu, trussed roof etc.  I am confident in my bid,…

August 3, 2003

As a small contractor, I am worn out from doing time consuming estimates for people to only have them use someone else, and many of the jobs are small enough…

August 3, 2003

For those who are out on their own either in a one man band or bigger company What gave you your first break?  What pushed you out into the land…

July 30, 2003

I have needed several jobs done around my place over the last couple of years. A new flat roof, small retaining wall, chimney replacement etc. I always try to get…

July 30, 2003

How would you handle this? In November DW decided I needed to resurface the kitchen counters. I requested a sample set from Kuehn bevels, and DW decided on what she…

July 29, 2003

Once upon a time, an architect designed a dome. Charged a bundle for the concept and did not provide prints. Client felt stranded, had problems with early construction, and called…

July 17, 2003

My design contract provides for a retainer, half of the balance upon acceptance of concept, and balance upon delivery of blueprints. Normally no problem. Got one that's a bit trickier.…

July 17, 2003

I'm nervous as hell about my next year's premium with what I've been reading everywhere.  I've never had a claim, but neither have some of the GC's whose insurance companies…

July 14, 2003

Hi y'all. Recently, I've  begun contemplating  purchasing a nearby city lot and building a new home. I would need a construction loan for around 160 K to make this happen.…