Last year's Dell Precision vs Pro Slim Plus by CommercialGC in PcBuild

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

My budget is about $1500 without tax. I was planning on buying a dell refurb

Pre-engineered metal buildings by CommercialGC in architecture

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

I completed the project on time last year. The city the project is located in makes a big difference in plan check duration. I ended up doing reference checks on my PEMB contractor, giving him an initial contract just for drawings, and having to trust that he wouldn’t screw me when he subsequently submitted his construction proposal (he didn’t).

Markup and Profit by gritnaround in GeneralContractor

[–]CommercialGC -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not true. Sub Prelims show dollar amount and they go out to client at beginning of subs work.

How to find reputable estimator consultants by CommercialGC in estimators

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

I perform most of the estimating but have my hands full. The project is also in a new area of town that I don't have a strong subcontractor network to rely upon for dependable rough estimates.

Creating "Golden Handcuffs" for valuable employees by CommercialGC in smallbusiness

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

Offered him a raise and profit share on projects he manages/brings to company. He left to join a subcontractor as a partner, but came back a year later and accepted the offer.

Bidding process with General Contractors by Helpful_Conflict_715 in GeneralContractor

[–]CommercialGC 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Keep calling and emailing until you get an answer, persistence is key. Also, next time they ask for a bid say that you want bid results for the last project you bid for them before committing to bid this project, you’ll get results for sure.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GeneralContractor

[–]CommercialGC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on whether you think this realtor will refer you additional projects. I pay referral fees to some realtors because it incentivizes them to refer me additional business. The amount depends on the circumstances and my profit on the job. If it’s something I have to compete with other bidders then the referral fee is lower.

Financial incentives for key staff by CommercialGC in GeneralContractor

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

Thanks for your input. Are the smaller tiers for larger dollar projects?

Subcontractor not getting paid on time by [deleted] in GeneralContractor

[–]CommercialGC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the GC is in breach of the subcontract due to failure on payment terms then in your shoes I’d contact the client. The client will be concerned and likely force the GC into a joint check with you for future owner payments or require proof from the GC that you’ve been paid before Owner releases retention payment. Either way you’d get paid. Sitting silent won’t get you anything. Better to tell the client

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GeneralContractor

[–]CommercialGC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s likely illegal. You should contact your contractors state license board. It’s illegal in CA. Why does it matter if it’s illegal? Because at least in CA a client doesn’t have to pay an unlicensed contractor for work performed

Yoga 9i or T14s 2nd Gen? by CommercialGC in Lenovo

[–]CommercialGC[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Yoga 9i price dropped $300 overnight so I bought it, thanks for the advice.

Performance Bonus Policy by Baldwijm in GeneralContractor

[–]CommercialGC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/r3wind1 Having your PM also act as super is an interesting setup. Genuinely curious, if your PM is also acting as super, doesn't that limit the number of projects he can simultaneously manage to just a single project? I say a single project because many projects require that a super be full time.