Why use a contractor? - Build your own four walls
Have you heard the stories before ...
The contractor has 100 children at work and I've never seen!
The work lasted a year longer than expected ...
The work will cost twice what the original budget ... Where's My subcontractors who will?
Why not cut the contractor and keep all the money for himself? Good idea, but you can with the truth
One of the main tasks of the general contractor (GC)homebuilder or manage sub-contractors. A sub-contractor (see full list below) is defined as a person who contracts with the GC - as a plumber - the first contract with the owners. Therefore, the GC is the contract with the owner and the main contract and the contract with the GC-plumber is a sub "contract". A typical house can be customized easily have more than 100 sub-contractors, and one of the main tasks of the contractor is to monitor all theseindependent companies.
So what makes a good home builder?
Reports
A good home builder has strong relationships with sub-contractors and suppliers who may have developed over the years. This relationship involves a level of trust, understanding and trust. Have you ever stopped anyone for any type of work? It takes a while 'to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the person. The same goes for building owners. Managing multiple vendors, which meansCoordination of planning, monitoring of the proper materials and installation, procurement and payment of any sub-contractor.
Expertise
Certainly, a "non-professionals" to subcontractors, the rent and buy the materials, but it is difficult for anyone to understand all aspects of the construction process in the same way a professional does.
I could probably learn to surgery on the brain, too! But I'm not sure you want to be my firstPatients!
According to Dr. K. Anders Ericsson, Conradi Eminent Scholar and a professor of psychology at Florida State University, who is widely considered one of the major theoretical and experimental research in the world to recognize the experience it takes about 10,000 hours of practice to the level of REACH expert.
Expert - 10,000 hours - equivalent to 250 weeks at 40 hours or 5 years ie.
Be achieved Technician - 5000 hours, very
Advanced - 2000 hours that you are beautifulwell
Layman - has little or no practice in a field
And not just talking about skills in hundreds of different trades and construction techniques, but also the building regulations, rules and local regulations, human relations, management, legal, and political skill.
Workflow
Ever thought to work in construction, which lasted longer than was expected? Unfortunately, the practice seems to be the exception .. You have the movie"The Money Pit" (a must see if you do not!)? "Two weeks is the answer to every question is how long it will take. Of course, some greasy Contractor wrong. However, the principal must also carry a responsibility. The number one reason job longer (in ' hypothesis of a friendly and professional manages Builder is) the lack of adequate information. The plans are not adequately specified. The owner has not taken a final decision.
When the flow of work are poorly managed or changedcan have a devastating effect on a workplace. As a name of work, cost more - Interest expense, overhead and rent some. A well-managed work requires a good "companion" slice their way. Change is inevitable in a custom home, but less the better. Good planning helps a lot, but if they can change the contractor has the appropriate change through design, permits (if necessary), pricing, planning and implementation, in order to get the job back toTrack.
Subcontractors who work differently than a general contractor, and it is important to understand this relationship. A subgroup of 5 May 10 or 20 jobs to go at a time, and if a change of job, or not ready when the divers were told to be there is loss of time (time is money) for subcategory . Inexperienced contractors into the trap of not put in possession of work or specifications, or materials.
Quality
In addition to monitoring the flow ofWork, a good entrepreneur has a good knowledge of all phases of construction and (hopefully) design. The supplier has done everything related to installing a good foundation - items such as clearance of reinforcing steel - the nature and quality of a piece of wood - Quarter sawn, cut, broken, hard or soft. What makes a quality tile installation, or maintenance of the system of waterproofing wall. To change the practices in different parts of the country and the differentClimate.
The contractor must understand the ever-changing building codes. Must remain a secure site and all subcontractors to ensure follow the same procedure.
Certainly, the construction of a house is not brain surgery, but like any other profession, it seems easier than it is. If you are going to build your own home, there are many good books on hand to facilitate entry. In addition, research for development in other ways, as always,The assistance of a contractor as a consultant or hiring a construction manager experienced. Where do you go to learn - which is now before the vote. Although hire a contractor, there will still be heavily involved, and that the 1000 's decisions are made in the custom home you want.
Good luck!
Partial list of subcontractors
Alarm
Archaeologist
Asbestos
Backhoe and Bobcat
Bee's Nest Removal
Cabinets
Carpet
Fireplace
Concrete
ConcreteResurfacing
Concrete Coring
Concrete
Concrete retaining walls
Decking
Drainage
Drywall
Electricians
Engineers
Excavation
Framing Carpentry
Fencing
Finish Carpentry
Fireplace Masonry
Fire Sprinkler
Garage
Geologist
Grading
Handyman - Repair
Hardwood Flooring
HVAC - heating, ventilation and air conditioning
Hot Tubs
Interior Design
Insulation
Fiberglass
Spray Foam
Kitchen Design
Laboratory tests - Mold Testing
Landscaping
LandscapeMaintenance
Landscape - Tree Service
Wood Supplier
Low Voltage
Computer
Phone
Audio Visual
Alarm
House Control Systems
Masonry
Moving and Storage
Native American Monitor
Oil Tanks
Painting
Painting - Decorative
Pest Removal
Plumbing
Pools
Radon Gas
Balustrade
Retaining walls
Roofs
Roof trusses
Screening
Sealants
Seismic Retrofitting
Septic
Sheet
Siding
Specialty Items
Sauna
Secret Rooms
Wineries
Irrigators
SolarElectrical
Solar Thermal
Stone Metal
Stucco
Surveyors
Trash collection and
Tile
Installation
Supply
Waterproofing
Windows and House --
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