Paper Contractor: A person who makes a construction contract with the customer and hires subcontractors to perform the complete scope of work. Can it be done? Yes, but not by you. Sorry to break the news. First lets start with the difference between a construction manager and a paper contractor. In my mind a […]
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Triple Your Income From Construction with continued education
Many people who are browsing this website already know the advantages and disadvantages of being self employed. More Money vs More Responsibility But how many people really evaluate how they arrived at their current position? Most people get into construction by accident. They fall ass backward into a job because they need money at […]
Personal Expert Service
Soco Constructrion Offers Personal Expert Service. Here is a review of all the services offered through Soco construction. General Construction, Project Management & Consulting If Apple had hired me to build their new headquarters, they would not be 2 billion dollars over budget http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/apple-spaceship-campus-contractor-fired/ Everyday large, talented and sophisticated organizations make gross miscalculations when […]
License Test Study Guide
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Construction Safety Meeting
In California the law requires a safety or tailgate meeting every 10 working days. There are two important things to do at these meeting. 1) Bring up a particular topic Here is a list of topics and general information 2) Get a signature from everyone explaining that they understand the topic discusssed The easiest way […]
How to Ask for a Raise
You want more money and less work. Your company wants more work for less money. It’s an important step in anyone’s career to ask for a raise and to get a solid answer from their employer. Let me take you inside the mind of your employer so you can get an upper hand at asking […]
How to Write a Good Construction Contract
I rarely see good contracts. Most people just make some stuff up without really thinking about what they are doing but as you grow you will find it necessary to create a contract template that would take a beating from the talented and “useful” legal minds currently knocking clueless contractors into the poor house. Check […]
Email marketing for Contractors
Most contractors don’t build a significant marketing database but they should. Email marketing is a key strategy in keeping your business relevant in the minds of customers. The obvious first step is creating a spreadsheet with customer emails. This takes consistent effort to retain this information. I always add customer emails to the contract themselves […]
Construction Company Business Plan
A business plan is an essential tool for a business owner. This business plan is as good for a fortune 500 company as it is for a sole proprietor. Not to get super cheesy but a business plan is more than just some document you file away. A business plan is you guiding light. continue reading […]
cost segregation
Cost segregation is something people don’t talk about often. Most people are aware of tax depreciation associated with investment properties. Also most people use the standard variations of a few basic depreciation methods. However there are some pros and cons for the a real estate owner to consider concerning cost segregation.