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building contractors? it's my understanding that home building contractors have to be licensed/certified.can anyone advice me how i can verify their license? (800 number or website. i reside in texas) thanks!!
Website that has a place to rate building contractors? I am looking at local building contractors and am wondering if there is a website that rates them from past customers?
How much do building contractors make in a year? I would just like to know what education is needed for a building contractor or just a general contractor. Also, I've heard a marketing degree would be good as well. What grad school is required? Thank you so much for any help!
Do Building Contractors check for Asbestos before knocking down a building? A Massive devolpment of council flats near my house is being knocked down. It was built in the 1960's so should contain asbestos. Should i be worried about the Asbestos in the air from the dust caused when knocking the buildings down. Do building contractors check for these sorts of things
what is the hourly rate charged by building contractors for a labourer? Need to find out how much a building contractor charges clients for labour hire
Where do you check a building contractors references to ensure he's reliable and does good work? Someone I know is remodeling their home and using "some guy" who is a contractor. I want to tell my friend to check him out and make sure he doesn't have any customer disputes against him, does good work, is licensed and insured. What resources are available to check him or other contractors out? Thanks!!!
when to pay contractors building a house? Im building a new house and i am currently arranging to have the excavator contractor there to install septic and excavate for the foundation. Then im having the foundation contractor come in to do his job. I live in Nova Scotia if that makes any difference. Should any of these guys be asking for money up front or part way through? Or do they finish then bill me with 30 days to pay? Whats the normal procedure?
When public buildings need building work done, do building contractors usually have to tender 'sealed bids?'? Do schools, universities and hospitals in the UK usually operate a 'sealed bids' system for choosing building contracters?
do building contractors have different guidlines from state to state in australia? im looking into building a house and honestly have no idea where to start. since i live right on the nsw side of the nsw/qld im wondeing if im restricted to where i can look for house designs. any info on where to look or begin will be appreciated. i have a block of land that im looking into purchasing.
who are the contractors building US embassies overseas? I am a carpenter/ foreman/former licensed building contractor, looking for work with an overseas building contractor. Spent 15 mos.with KBR in Afghanistan recently, and am anxious to go back to work. would like the names of building contractors who are building U.S. embassies around the world,or other such related work.. Would also like e-mail addresses of recruiters who hire for these companies.(or Phone Nos.)
Im a general building contractor and just got my contractors license? What are some ways I can expand my business and get my name out there to get more jobs
Do Building Contractors and Property Developers care if you die in their products? Hank; What building frame improvements are you aware of since hurricane Katrina, hurricane Camille, hurricane Andrew, Floyd, Ivan????????? You hear nothing, because why? These guys get to rebuild and re-profit!!
Why are building contractors so antsy about working on older houses? One that came last week phoned me a few days later and said he really wasn't comfortable opening a can of worms! Are they so lacking in skill that a 110 year old house would scare them so much?
Question for building contractors on how to resolve squeaky, popping wooden floors? I live in an 18 unit wood frame apt. bldg. with plywood between the two floors. I live in a garden apt. street level. When the people above me walk across the floor the floors pop and squeak and you can also hear a straining sound. There are no sub floors and no sound dampening in the floors, I believe there are no floor strappings either. The landlord put down a thick pad and thick carpet but I hear every footstep. Would liquid nails be an option and is it too late for installing a sub floor. Serious answers from builders would be much appreciated. We need to know how to resolve this problem. Also, can sound proofing be added into the walls. The owner needs to replace the interior wooden stairs as well as they transfer the sound of people running up and down the stairs into my apt. Thanks!
Question for building contractors? If you need to buy some lumber for a job, for a customer, lets say you need to buy a sheet of plywood and you only need to use about one third of it, and you put that cost on your final bill to the customer, who gets the remaining 2/3 of that plywood?
What are the names and numbers of contractors that are building homes in your area? This Is J. S. Construction in Richmond Hill, Ga. We are looking to help rebuild homes destroyed by disasters. We currently work in Richmond Hill, Savannah, and Effingham Co... We have been building homes for seven years now including Framing, Renovations, Vinyl Siding, Interior Trim, Custom Decks, and Hardi Plank Siding. We are currently looking to evolve our business and if you know any contractors their names and numbers would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.
UK.Cameron Plan for growth to subsidise building contractors?How? Building houses does nothing other than buy jobs which do not help.If we ever see significant growth it will come from consumer demand and this can only happen by transferring money back to the people.The recent announcement of 15p per hour for the low paid shows the government will not do this.Instead of borrowing 7 billion to give away in aid this should have been given to the low paid to stimulate growth.
Does anyone know who who the contractors building the Islamic center and mosque near Ground Zero are? I believe the media has been silent regarding this essential bit of information. What firm or company is contracted to build the new Mosque?
how would i find a list of building contractors? looking to find out how to enrol on a list ,for wiring new houses .how do u put a bid in ,is there a list of building companies??? where would i find ,thanks for your time
Who are building contractors? Describe the processes used to select building contractors for tendering and list the documents sent to the selected list for pricing. Sorry if you got me wrong. The question is based on when the client starts looking for building companies to undergo a building project till signing the end deal when both the clients and the contractors have made an agreement. What are does the client have to do to get this people and the stage by stage guide?
who can draw me working plans of house extention for building regulations and for building contractors? it is about 60 sq.m. how much will be the cost ? i live in runcorn,cheshire
In Hurt Locker, are the snipers the main characters shoot at in the building other private contractors as well? My friend told me in the book the snipers that shoot at James's team and the british contractors were actually- other contractors. That the whole thing was friendly fire. Is that true?
where can i find a list of building contractors? i found this website "www.localconstructiondir.com/" here i can see their company background, telephone and fax numbers and their address. can anyone paste links that could do better than this site... thanks!
How much of the home building process can be done without the use of contractors? Me and my Fiance want to build a house on our land but we want to save money by doing some of the building process on our own. Of course we want the foundations and roofs and what not done professionally but what things could we do on our own to save money without the use of contractors? Indoor and Outdoor.
How much would it cost to pay contractors to build an apartment building with 6 units? If 2 units were on the first floor. 3 floors Each unit had one bedrrom. Low-Income housing Assuming u own the land already
Chinese Building contractors may face firing squad? Do you believe those Building contractors in china, accused of using poor quality materials during construction in the quake hit area of Dujianguan, Desearve to be shot
If building codes aren't followed is it the contractors fault to absorb the cost of tearing out the foundation? Ohio contractor didn't know PA building codes and we had to tear out the foundation to the home we were having built. Who's fault is it to know the codes of our state and who should pay for it?
In alberta do residential (home)building companies hire contractors to build homes? Do building companies e.g. in calgary, hire contractors to do the work, or do they pay e.g. electricians, joiners etc to do the work?
What are the necessary contractors needed for building a hospital? Obviously a construction contractor and companies like flooring companies, plumbing, electrical, etc. are needed. What other companies are needed?
How can I get a local building contractor to help me put up an addition to my home ? I own my home in Shamokin Dam, PA and I am trying to see if some local building contractor would be willing to show me and help me put up a addition to my home ? I can only afford to do the actual cost of the materials. I am willing to work hard and to learn but I cannot afford to pay the going $63 - $86 per sq. ft rate contractors want for labor. Any suggestions. Please e-mail me at poohandhunnypot@verizon.net Many thanks.
where do I get a copy of contractor building regulations for West Virginia? My husband has been asked by his company to take the Building Contractors test for the state of West Virginia. I have no idea where he can obtain a copy of a manual to study for this test which, as of 2008, includes information on Business Law. Can anyone direct me?
How do General Contractors come to the amount they charge for building a Home? I am looking to build a home and wanted to know what different areas charged and how those fees are arrived at? I am looking for a start to finish general contractor.
What do contractors do when building on soft sand? ie:building a beach cottage on beach sand.? I need to know how they go about laying foundations etc on soft sand. Is there a process used to harden the sand or something like that?
Should I Hire a building designer or a design build contractor? I want to expand my home with an addition. Is it better to hire a building designer to draw up plans for what I want and then have contractors bid; or would it be better tohire an all-in-one design build contractor??
where can I find a list of prices that building contractors charge? contractors in the Plymouth area
Who are the main contractors in the UK house building sector? Can you please answer the question above. Also can you please give any websites or any advice on how the house building sector is at the moment and how its affecting the economy
Question for any contractors/engineers designing/building in-ground swimming pools out there? What is the deepest residential pool one can build? Can I build a small pool 10-12' in diameter 50-60' or deeper ? I want to build something to use for scuba diving. About how much would something like this cost for NJ area. Would there be any legal issues with the permits?
Contractors & Builders: How Do You Find Local Building Codes? I am considering building a 1 car attached garage myself in a year or two. I will hire a company to pour the foundation, and any electrical, but I want to do most of the framing/siding/finishing work myself to save money (as I do have some experience). I know you have to get building permits and so forth. My question is this: How do you find out the local building code rules for such a task? Thanks!
How do contractors get better prices on building materials? Do you always have to buy large quantities??
girls as foremen wit building contractors? i was jus wondering how a female can become a member of power on a building site! do they start as labourers or how does it work
Why do we need building codes and government inspection? Can't we just trust contractors to do the right thing? Wouldn't the building industry be a lot better off and make more money if they didn't have to deal with all those government regulations?
when do i pay building contractors? When do i pay contractors in building a house? Im building a new house and i am currently arranging to have the excavator contractor there to install septic and excavate for the foundation. Then im having the foundation contractor come in to do his job. I live in Nova Scotia if that makes any difference. im doing my own work after the foundation except plumbing and electrical. Should any of these guys be asking for money up front or part way through? Or do they finish then bill me with 30 days to pay? Whats the normal procedure? no mortgage.
Can a main Building Contractor hire a sub-contractor to execute his entire project? If a Main Contractor is awarded the Contract for a building project, Could he then get another Contractor to execute the entire project, which basically amounts to sub-contractor out the whole works?
Contractors objectives in a building strategy - 10 points? Hi, I know the actual objectives of the contractors. I just need a good paragraph or so which I can write as I kind of introduction about the objectives in a bidding strategy before actually listing the objectives.
Are there any contractors that build underground homes in western PA? I live in western PA, and am interestedin building an underground home, but cannot find anyone local that does this. It is in zipcode 15856. Does anyone know of any underground home forums, or does anyone know any contractors in this area that have experience with underground homes? I would also be interested in hearing from people that actually live in, or have built underground homes.
In alberta calgary, do building companies hire contractors to get housing built.? E.g. do building companies hire (workers) builders, elctricians etc from contractor companies, inorder to build residential homes?
why do contractors have to use wood to build houses.? everytime i see a house being build contractors use wood for everything they build , i think of all the millions of trees that are cut down to build houses. are there any green contractors out there. why can't they use gauge steel it cost about the same. thank you.
How can I get the word out to others about a bad building contractor ? This contractor has made a multitude of mistakes on my home. When I did a search on the internet, I could not find any information about him or his company. After signing a contract and 122k into the construction of my home, I find out how shady he is. I also found out that that 2 other families who are having homes built feel the same way that I do. If I had found anything questionable about this company prior to signing, I would have thought twice. Please help me help others. thanks
what are the shop drawings for contractors ? why do they ask building contractors to submit shop drawings, what are the differences between it & the consultant design !?
Fence erecting an deck building contractors!? HI, i have just started a fencing business, i was just wondering how the market goes in each season, and when i can expect the most work! thanks,
Is a building contractor responsible for repairing a sidewalk crack a month after closing? We purchased a new house in Pima County, near Tucson AZ, and at the time of the walk-through just prior to the closing, there was no crack in the sidewalk. The crack subsequently appeared and extended from a 3 inch crack becomming about a 2 foot crack in just a few days. The crack is less than 1/16 of an inch thick. The contractor says cracking in concrete is almost universal, and given the fact that there are no significant structural or safety issues, he will do no more than re-evaluate the situation in 6 months. The sidewalk was ugly and discolored, and the crack developed the day after the masonry subcontractor applied some kind of acid to the sidewalk. Would appreciate any advice from real estate attorneys or contractors who have knowledge about these matters.
In what states do they require schooling, testing and licensing to become a residential building contractor? Or, if easier, which states do not require this. I know that Florida requires all the above, which takes some time to complete. I would like to build a house and act as the general contractor. But I need to build it before the end of the year, so I don't have time for the formalities. I am currently a general in a state that doesn't require this but the housing prices are not appreciating in value. Thank you
What happens if a building contractor gets caught without a permit? I am having an argument with a friend and he says nothing will happen if his dad gets caught building without a permit. What is the law if a contractor gets caught without a permit in Florida.
Who is liable to pay for the service tax incurred to a building contractor who is buidling 100 houses? Can the building contractor transfer the service tax charges which he has incurred for the building operation to the end consumer like me who have bought a home in his project? When this is not reflecting on the contract?
During the process of building a second floor, a storm hit. Is this homeowners or contractors problem? The storm was unexpected and was severe. The roof was almost completed at the time. The 1st floor and the basement was completly flooded along with all there furnishings. I do not feel I am responsible for this act of God, but I really don't know the legalities. Sine then we have completed the roof but I still have yet to get paid for the job, and the homeowner doesn't answer my calls. I think he's going to try to take legal action against me, but does he have the right?
top 20 european building contractors in dubai? I am interested to be an associate in the sultanate of oman
How does a building contractor layout a right triangle for the corner of a building? I know he puts a stake where a corner of the building will be, then he runs a chalk line where the front of the building will be and puts a stake on that line a specified distance. Then he runs another line a specified distance from the first stake where the side of the building will be. He temporarily puts a stake at that point. Then he runs a third line from the second stake and extends it to toward the stake marking the side of the building and adjusts that stake without changing the distance of that stake from the first stake until it meets the last line and that creates a right angle for the corner of the building. But I don't the dimensions he uses for the front and the side of the building..
I am currently writing a letter to send to prospective customers I am in the building contractor? /building maintenance field and am just looking for some ideas on things to include or maybe there are some online examples I have over 25years experience but I am just trying to freshen up my business and seek new clients, thanks!
How does a building contractor layout a right triangle for a building? I know he puts a stake where a corner of the building will be, then he runs a chalk line where the front of the building will be and puts a stake on that line a specified distance. Then he runs another line a specified distance from the first stake where the side of the building will be. He temporarily puts a stake at that point. Then he runs a third line from the second stake and extends it to toward the stake marking the side of the building and adjusts that stake without changing the distance of that stake from the first stake until it meets the last line and that creates a right angle for the corner of the building. But I don't the dimensions he uses for the front and the side of the building..
Building contractor to demolish 6m by 4m garage, remove debris and the dig founds for ext total 15m @ .9m? UK Price to include demolition, removal of garage and garage floor and garage foundations, all debris to be taken away. Extension foundations are 15m in length by .9m deep and .9m wide.
How to find a good building contractor? I may need to find a contractor to replace some piping for my air conditioner that would require running new pipe through the floor or wall, How can I find a reliable contractor? Part of the probblem is that I think the problem originated with some careless work that was done previously. And, obviously they need to be familiar with, or be able to work closely with tha air conditioning company.
How many ways can you check out a building contractor? I want to add onto my house and I need to hire a contractor or there any websites I can check out to check-up on them?
What is a reasonable payment schedule for a building contractor? My house needs about $50,000 in renovations. What is a typical payment schedule I should expect in the contract?
Building Contractors! Horse barn building? Hey i was wondering what an estimated price of building the structure of a 20 stall horse stable with a tack room might be. The stalls should be 10x10 and the tack room about 30x10. I know this is not an exact square footage but let me know what you think, give me an estimate or two and let me know why the price is what it is, etc. And also...indoor arenas?
What should I do about my contractor building next door and has torn down my fence? The contractor who built my home is now developing a complex , behind my home.,of 15-18 townhomes to sell. He went past the property line the city just surveyed , with a back hoe he knocked my fence down over a yr and half ago then nailed some boards across it in a different color and going the opposite way not even straight.He refuses to hear my repeated requests to fix it .There are 2-3 ft holes that drop into a 25 ft hole. I have a 6 yr old who cannot go outside due to this. The dirt slides everyday and we become closer to falling in.Then he vibrates the land and 5 other homes also with a steam roller and dump trucks --new cracks are developing all over the house. I need assistance. I don't know what legal steps to take and I was selling my home --wonder why there are no prospects. Contractor was informed of sale 1 yr ago. I need HELP I am sliding off the hill in Anchorage, Alaska.
How can I find liability insurance for a building contractor? I'm looking for liability insurance for a contractor who specializes in home remodeling for people with dissabilities?
Does a building contractor have to be licensed in Ontario? If so what are the requirements?
Building permit needed and city statue says only contractors can do the work? I cannot do the work.? Last month I payed Home Dept $8300 for delivery,materials and labor for a laminate floor installation on about 1000 sq. ft. of my condo in Aventura,Fl. To begin, my condo association directs me to the city to get abuilding permit, right, I go to the City Hall and pick up an application.I need 2 copies of floor plans, a slab thickness survey and name, address ect.ect. and get it all notorized. Ok theres also space for the installation company's info, I call the installation Co. Home Depot has on my contract/invoise. I asked at the time of paying was there any additional costs? On the strength of HD, as a Co. I felt secure paying 100% up front to. This is how they sold it "we guarantee this,that ect. ect." well to make the point, I cannot get a permit now unless I pay $500 to the contractor, which aprox. $100 is for permit. $400 for thier signature and they are paid well for the work, which I already paid. I'd take my money back but I do need the floor and they'd charge 15% restock.
list for building contractors? i am trying to find out if there is some sort of site that you can register your company with and they will contact you to enter a "bidding war" with other companies with the same License that i have. my company is going to get its class A license in the next two months and that means we can now take on gov. contracts and commercial buildings. but how do i get that info out there besides the obvious phone book adds and such? any help would be great!!! michael
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