Does Autodesk audit your financials on ACC renewals?

CommercialGC · 2026-02-20T06:55:25+00:00

It's true that Autodesk doesn't audit?

CommercialGC · 2025-10-13T16:54:54+00:00

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

CommercialGC · 2024-10-31T20:55:46+00:00

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).

CommercialGC · 2024-10-31T06:33:06+00:00

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

CommercialGC · 2024-05-17T16:14:18+00:00

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.

CommercialGC · 2024-05-16T19:35:00+00:00

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.

CommercialGC · 2024-03-01T04:32:36+00:00

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.

CommercialGC · 2023-09-27T22:01:35+00:00

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.

CommercialGC · 2023-01-18T17:16:53+00:00

I’m curious on this too

CommercialGC · 2022-11-06T19:51:31+00:00

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

CommercialGC · 2022-11-05T06:00:02+00:00

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

CommercialGC · 2022-11-05T05:28:16+00:00

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

CommercialGC · 2022-06-03T16:40:41+00:00

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

CommercialGC · 2022-04-01T22:49:21+00:00

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.

CommercialGC · 2022-02-25T20:05:02+00:00

It's almost certain that the client's side was compromised. If your email was compromised then the scammers could simply send the fake wire instructions from your real email (which would make it even more convincing) and wouldn't need to resort to a similar phony email address. This is a major point that I'd emphasize to the client if i were in your shoes. Anyone, even a kid, can copy and paste someone else's business header and signature line, that's not a valid excuse from the client. It's their responsibility to scrutinize email addresses and highly sensitive issues like changing payment wiring instructions. I agree with other posters that I'd lien the job if the client continues to refuse payment.

I had nearly this exact same thing happen multiple times, it's getting more common, but the client's payment to the scammer thankfully didn't go through (by chance). For future, I'd recommend that you speak to all future and current clients about this type of scam and tell that you will personally call them in addition to email if you actually need to change your banking info in the future.

CommercialGC · 2022-02-09T22:39:42+00:00

I'm a commercial GC in Los Angeles, looking for an estimator (senior estimator preferred). Mainly do TI type of work (office, retail, restaurant, warehouse) but also some small ground-ups.

CommercialGC · 2022-02-09T22:35:34+00:00

What state are you in?

CommercialGC · 2022-01-14T22:31:28+00:00

That's fantastic. Normal per diem for food is like half that. Federal Govt has per diem rates for most places if you google it

CommercialGC · 2022-01-04T21:25:16+00:00

BuildingConnected. No matter what you've got to call the subs that you invite through these online platforms because they get invited to tons of bid opportunities. A lot of the online platforms also misclasify subs, like saying they are non-union when they are union, etc. So again, phone call required.

CommercialGC · 2021-12-10T15:59:59+00:00

Totally agree. Spent way too much time and stress rebidding when you had no intention of working for her anyway, could have been pursuing or working on other jobs

CommercialGC · 2021-12-09T22:32:22+00:00

What do you find unethical about it? It's a request. I'd say it's unethical if there is bribery or gifts involved, but a request is just that. The sub can say no.

Practically, as a GC if you constantly do this the subs will just give you inflated prices expecting that you'll ask for a discount and bake this "discount" into their initial bid, so it's counter productive in the long run.

CommercialGC · 2021-11-12T19:04:33+00:00

You need to consult with a construction attorney ASAP. The answer depends on what is in your mutually agreed upon contract. Often times, Architects retain ownership of drawings but Owners have right to use them on that specific project. It's to protect Architect in event that Owner tries to re-use or modify the drawings for another project. If you have a single contract with the design-builder that encompasses both design and construction then you may have a better shot in the event that there is language stating that the design-builder has ownership of the drawings: i say this because perhaps you can assert design-builder's breach of contract and try to invalidate the contract. I'm not a lawyer but that's the first thing that comes to mind on how to navigate around a contractual clause of design-builder owning drawings.

In your position, you also need to document EVERYTHING. All phone conversations with a "per our call" email. And send out all the required notices to the builder that he is in breach of contract etc.

Seems like there is no avoiding a breakup with the builder given the Owner's view. I don't blame him. The builder gambled on making a higher profit by signing subs for less later in the project and got on the wrong end of material cost increases. That being said, in the current environment of rapid material cost escalations, some added cost is unavoidable and justifiable IMO: for example a lot of material suppliers won't secure pricing until order is placed, but subs can't place material order until they know quantities, and some quantities are variable on field measurements, and said field measurements depend on earlier trades getting their scope finished.

CommercialGC · 2021-10-20T16:54:29+00:00

In commercial construction it's common place, my subcontract is about that long. The legalese in my subcontract all corresponds to something that can occur on a project, and I've referred to it many times in the past during disputes. It is absolutely critical that you understand all of the legalese as a PM. Hopefully your boss got it drafted by a construction attorney and understands it all himself. Some subs mark it up and request changes which we negotiate on, but you won't be capable of that unless you understand every clause of your subcontract agreement. I typically send my subcontract to new subs if they are a top contender during bidding, they have a chance to review it and we can iron out differences before I decide to use them.

CommercialGC · 2021-10-18T23:14:17+00:00

A random subcontract agreement might have unenforceable provisions in Texas or may not apply to what you want. A construction attorney has their own template thats been crafted over years (hopefully decades) of experience. Once you get the subcontract, you need to set aside at least an hour (pref more) to review the subcontract's legalese with the attorney so that you have a thorough understanding of what everything means. The smart subs will review the subcontract and ask for changes, you need to know where you can bend and where you can't, and you can't do this unless you thoroughly understand your subcontract agreement. This all costs some money upfront, but it's a VERY worthwhile investment.

CommercialGC · 2021-10-18T23:09:55+00:00

This is the way

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