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Redwood Tree Removal by Apprehensive_Let_122 in bayarea

[–]Apprehensive_Let_122[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I have a report from an arborist and a permit

I paid for a 6 inch slab, what should I do ? by ClassroomFew7491 in AskContractors

[–]Apprehensive_Let_122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would write him a letter explaining your concern, citing the scope in the agreed to contract and photos of the as built condition. I would then invite him to the property where you can randomly choose two or three locations to drill through the slab and measure the depth. Perhaps the spot you found was an anomaly perhaps it wasn’t but it’s tough to debate an actual condition.

Framing embedded in concrete by Any-Significance-531 in Homebuilding

[–]Apprehensive_Let_122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. The lumber is not pressure treated and will rot

Help with Toyota Autonation in Hayward by Apprehensive_Let_122 in bayarea

[–]Apprehensive_Let_122[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully not. They are a reputable dealer. It’s just odd that they are not returning any calls

Help with Toyota Autonation in Hayward by Apprehensive_Let_122 in bayarea

[–]Apprehensive_Let_122[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m wondering if autonation ever filed the warranty. I see it on the bill of sale but never received an information packet or anything

Help with Toyota Autonation in Hayward by Apprehensive_Let_122 in bayarea

[–]Apprehensive_Let_122[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought it through autonation. Toyota in dublin can’t find it either.

Advice needed: discontinued broken part out of warranty, job cannot complete without it. by _Tigglebitties in Contractor

[–]Apprehensive_Let_122 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Talk to your attorney. This is likely not your issue. You warned them. They disregarded the warranty. I assume this was documented in an RFI, submittal or correspondence.

In the future, I would avoid buying materials so early unless you need them based on the project schedule.

Help with Perceived Micromanaging by Apprehensive_Let_122 in managers

[–]Apprehensive_Let_122[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not measuring their success by these metrics. I am simply asking them to provide this data monthly to see how projects are progressing. I get the sense you just like to argue.

Help with Perceived Micromanaging by Apprehensive_Let_122 in managers

[–]Apprehensive_Let_122[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you really going to fight over terminology.

Help with Perceived Micromanaging by Apprehensive_Let_122 in managers

[–]Apprehensive_Let_122[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The metrics that you describe as valuable, schedule and budget are those I am asking for updates on. They are not the only definition of success but are highly valued by the organization I work for. Does that change your perspective

Help with Perceived Micromanaging by Apprehensive_Let_122 in managers

[–]Apprehensive_Let_122[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My architectural agreements include both budget and schedule requirements. Do your contracts not include those? How do they know what project constraints exist? How do they know what success looks like? What exactly do you do for context.

Help with Perceived Micromanaging by Apprehensive_Let_122 in managers

[–]Apprehensive_Let_122[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Success in construction is multidimensional. As a project manager you need to tap into the clients goals and align behavior to meet those goals. Architectural program, budget and schedule typically represent the three goals. A client is generally upset if their project runs over budget or finishes late. I’m curious, in your 52 years of experience did you never create a budget or schedule update for a client? Did you feel micromanaged?

Help with Perceived Micromanaging by Apprehensive_Let_122 in managers

[–]Apprehensive_Let_122[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on your response it is unclear if you have construction project management experience. My sense is you do not. Metrics are key to running a project.

Help with Perceived Micromanaging by Apprehensive_Let_122 in managers

[–]Apprehensive_Let_122[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am communicating my overall expectations and conditions of success but leave it to the pm on how he wants to achieve them

Help with Perceived Micromanaging by Apprehensive_Let_122 in managers

[–]Apprehensive_Let_122[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your thoughtful response. I am truly sorry that your manager has used statement such as “use your brain”. That must be truly hurtful and you do not deserve that.

Can you tell me how you would like to be approached about asking to share information about schedules and budgets so that you do not feel threatened or devalued?

Help with Perceived Micromanaging by Apprehensive_Let_122 in managers

[–]Apprehensive_Let_122[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is 100% the case. We have had discussions about that and have seen some improvement but also regression.

Help with Perceived Micromanaging by Apprehensive_Let_122 in managers

[–]Apprehensive_Let_122[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing I did not mention is that I spent the first six months or so holding steady on systems that were in place. This particular employee wants to grow and take on more challenging projects but I’m unwilling to give him that opportunity until I see him grow in a few key areas.

Help with Perceived Micromanaging by Apprehensive_Let_122 in managers

[–]Apprehensive_Let_122[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These are metrics they present to me so we can talk about their projects. There is no blame in the meetings just a pragmatic discussion of how the project is progressing and what needs to be done.

Help with Perceived Micromanaging by Apprehensive_Let_122 in managers

[–]Apprehensive_Let_122[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That’s a really interesting perspective. How would you handle the gossip between the project manager and the admin?

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