repairs: Managing Contractors Series: Part 2
- 06/07/18 12:50 PM
This is the second post in a series about managing contractors. You may want to start with the first tip: “Communicate Clearly.”
TIP #2: GENUINE COMPLIMENTS
I grew up in construction. Many of my aunts, uncles, and cousins are tradesmen or architects, and my father frequently boasts that he used to have to crank my baby swing in between wiring fixtures and outlets. So trust me when I say that although many contractors project a rough, no-nonsense, down to business persona, they still really want some recognition of a job well done. There are numerous polls and surveys on employee motivation that consistently rate … (0 comments)
repairs: Managing Contractors Series: Part 1
- 05/31/18 10:18 AM
One of the *ahem* joys of owning or managing real estate that everyone will experience at some point or another is managing contractors. In a past life (before I had children), I worked as a general contractor in a commercial and industrial setting. So I hope that I can provide some insight into how contractors think and how to get them to perform well and for a reasonable price. To that end, let’s get started!
Tip #1: COMMUNICATE CLEARLY
I know that contractors have a bad rap. There are plenty of horror stories out there to suggest that they deserve that reputation. However, … (1 comments)
This is the second post in a series about managing contractors. You may want to start with the first tip: “Communicate Clearly.”
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