It’s remodeling season in New England and throughout the United States, and, if you are a contractor, homeowners will be looking to your company to complete remodeling projects that increase the value of their home, make it more energy efficient, or improve its resilience against the coming winter. Additionally, many looking to increase the value… Read more »
According to Mark Twain regarding New England weather, “If you don’t like the weather, wait a minute, it’ll change”. We think the weather changes frequently in New England, and it does daily and seasonally, but the weather’s rate of change pales in comparison to the constant and never-ending changes taking place on a construction site. … Read more »
Unlike football, in construction it is the lowest number that wins the bid. Keeping down costs is always the key to not only winning the bid but making a profit! A contractor once said to me that the secret to making money is getting rid of inefficiencies and the greatest inefficiency is accidents. I could… Read more »
Having a poor performing subcontractor can upset the entire project, resulting in: increased costs, increased risk of accidents, poor finished product and not meeting construction schedules. All of these outcomes impact the reputation of all contractors on the project, most notably the general contractor. Hiring a contractor is the most important step in the process… Read more »
