FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Projects will have a different markup depending upon several factors, 1) Price level, the smaller the project the more the markup, this is due to cover time to price, time to order materials and plan the work, and other activities that are the same as larger projects but still have to be done. 2) Complexity of the job, a job that involves just a couple trades, (say carpentry and roofing) or inspections (rough framing and roof) will have less markup than a job that involves many trades such as concrete, foundations, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, stucco, painting, roofing, most of which will require inspections as well. 3) Accessibility to the job, if a job cannot get larger equipment to the construction area, hand labor or smaller equipment must be used, driving up the cost. A job on a higher floor will require additional costs for getting the materials to the workplace. Restrictive work hours can also drive the price up due to extending the work schedule out when the workers cannot get started early and / or work late to complete their scope of work. 4) Detail of finishes will also increase the cost, the contractor will have to carry a contingency for any mess-ups and with expensive finishes, such as cabinets, hardwood trim, granite, etc. The more high value materials in the finishes the more the markup
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a graduate of Western Kentucky University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Industrial Technology, specializing in Architectural Design and Construction Methods.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I started work in the construction business with a small contractor when I was 13 years old. He was a quality craftsman who did all the work and expected a lot out of me by learning what he expected and how to do things right. I really appreciate today, what he taught me then.