There are usually several involved parties in a Scottsdale, Arizona, construction project. Examples include: The property owner You (the subcontractor) The contractor that engaged you And numerous materials suppliers Considered by many as minor associates of a...
Contractors provide a valuable service to residents of Arizona. These individuals often work on a fee schedule that requires only a partial payment upfront. The rest of the money is given on a specific schedule with the final payment due after the project is...
As a construction industry professional, you know that many things can go awry between the time you contract to do a job and the actual work commences. The building materials, for example, can rise significantly based on demand and supply chain issues, worker...
As a contractor, you know about building sturdy buildings and houses for your customers. As you begin new projects, however, you often hire subcontractors to work on different parts of the building. Getting a phone call about one of your most recent building projects...
Running a construction-related business requires a lot of planning and investment. Although you can make good money, you often have to provide supplies or labor before you receive payment in full. Unfortunately, both individual property owners and even businesses that...
As a contractor, you know that you may miss a deadline for a reason that is entirely out of your control. In a perfect world, everything would come together smoothly, but it simply does not happen in all cases. This can be a big problem when working with suppliers,...
No contractor wants to get into the practice of turning down work, but if you want to avoid a big load of stress and drama, there are some clients that should be given a wide berth. Below is some information that can help you cope with difficult clients — and perhaps...
Clients usually have very specific visions when they hire a contractor to do work on their home. It’s imperative that you fully understand those specifics and other applicable points of the project before you start on it. This can help you to avoid some issues, but it...
Every builder has their own horror story of how scope creep annihilated their profit margin on a job. But typically, it is a lesson that is quickly learned and not repeated. "Scoop creep" is the term used for a building project that seems to morph past its original...
Erecting a new building or remodeling an existing one is often a complex process. The flow of funding from one party to another often depends on contracts and the completion of various stages of the work. As someone who runs a business that supplies construction...