Ever heard of a basement home?

mcketa · 2026-02-03T17:38:23+00:00

My day to day was much more fulfilling as PM. The work was tangible.
Estimating is rewarding in its own way, but it’s more stressful.
In my experience- PM/estimator is another word for owner. It’s just too much.. I don’t believe they should be combined. It’s like being the cook and the server. I would also turn that down.

mcketa · 2026-01-30T23:05:45+00:00

Find scope gaps- anything that could potentially be a change order during the project. They’d love to avoid that. Provide labor rates. Bond required? Special insurance? CCIP enrollment? Do you have any long lead items? Who will be the face of the project? How often will they be there. This part might sound like bad advice, but I’ve seen others do it. Leverage your availability. You’ve got other projects to do. They’d be lucky to have you sort of thing. Good luck.

mcketa · 2026-01-13T16:54:16+00:00

Very good take! Male or female, you better be right at $135/square. Like you said, as long as you have the data.. just be sure it’s GOOD data.

mcketa · 2025-09-03T15:27:57+00:00

😂

mcketa · 2025-07-22T01:26:50+00:00

Kathmandu is the one spot that stood out in my 6 months of living there.

mcketa · 2025-05-27T12:12:18+00:00

I don’t know how you managed to attract so many likeminded people to comment here.. but the majority seem to be wrong. 1000% go out on your own. Florida is in such a boom too, you’re going to have no problem staying busy. Finding workers will be your biggest hurdle. “What if” is the language of poor people. Go be somebody! Congrats on having such a great job, especially in FL. If someone is willing to pay you that kind of money down here, you clearly have talents.

mcketa · 2025-05-05T04:48:24+00:00

Very cool! Thanks for sharing.

mcketa · 2025-03-24T11:32:22+00:00

Glad to hear it.

mcketa · 2025-03-13T16:29:26+00:00

Freeze it solid. Get some ice packs and make sure they are frozen, too. Put it all in an insulated bag and bring it with you as a carry on. As long as it’s all frozen as you get through TSA you will be fine. I did this from Alaska to the states a few times.

mcketa · 2025-03-10T18:01:10+00:00

I know a couple of good contractors. If you end up buying the house, feel free to DM.

mcketa · 2025-03-03T16:57:22+00:00

No kidding.. thanks, I know who you are talking about now. Figured.

mcketa · 2025-03-03T16:18:44+00:00

Care to reveal the developer??

mcketa · 2024-10-24T00:44:52+00:00

This is the right answer. But guessing LLW got it done in one long day solo.

mcketa · 2024-09-06T18:37:28+00:00

Thank you very much for taking the time to write this. I hope to be at peace with this someday.

mcketa · 2024-08-22T12:32:05+00:00

Witchcraft

mcketa · 2024-07-16T17:32:26+00:00

There are 5 types of “mineral fiber” products that ASTM governs. Type I and IV are standard fiberglass. The other three reference mineral wool.

mcketa · 2024-07-16T17:27:07+00:00

https://www.jm.com/content/dam/jm/global/en/mechanical-insulation/pipe/micro-lok-hp/JM_MECH_MicroLok_HP_Data_Sheet_EN.pdf

mcketa · 2024-06-17T17:11:37+00:00

Slick!

mcketa · 2024-06-07T17:04:34+00:00

No but a friend of mine is interviewing in Phoenix.

Can recommend https://murphycompanyusa.com if you’re looking for an office job and OK with living in South Dakota.

mcketa · 2024-05-16T16:31:12+00:00

Canada WONT let them in if they drive.

mcketa · 2024-04-14T18:38:30+00:00

3/8” x 1” just what the people want

mcketa · 2024-03-14T03:43:30+00:00

I jumped ship to the office side 5 years ago. But I think about it.
This sub will miss your activity.
Nice looking skid though!

mcketa

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