Any of you guys GC's ? I am taking my exam January 12th and i am pretty stoked. My hourly wage will triple and ill be my own boss. I've got some ideas on the services i will offer under my general B. I plan on upgrading license classifications over the next few years. So any one on NS have a license or have anything motivating to say? cheers
Dec 21 2014 5:33PM
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Dec 22 2014 5:02PM
I am a project manager for a smaller GC, we do commercial interior build outs, building maintenance, and some residential jobs. Roughly 5.5mil a year in work. Commercial is where its at - when people aren't spending their own money they are more likely to hand it out, but obviously there are insurance and license requirements that make it more challenging to get into big buildings.
My advice to you:
1. Keep your client happy
2. Keep your job sites as clean as humanly possible.
3. Build a good relationship with your subs. Don't be the contractor that says "you get paid when I get paid." People will go out of their way if they know they'll get paid quick
4. Keep your job sites as clean as humanly possible.
5. Get ready for long, stressful days.
Dec 22 2014 5:33PM
thedeathstar3. Build a good relationship with your subs. Don't be the contractor that says "you get paid when I get paid." People will go out of their way if they know they'll get paid quick
big emphasis on this... take out a loan if it means paying your guys on time
also, Nick. Move the fuck back here you ass.
Dec 22 2014 6:08PM
DingoSeanbig emphasis on this... take out a loan if it means paying your guys on timealso, Nick. Move the fuck back here you ass.
I'm flying into SF on the 7th. I'll be in sac all weekend........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................