by American Classic Construction | Feb 19, 2019 | American Classic Construction, Building, Construction, Construction News, Contractor, Fire Damage, Home Remodel, New Construction, Water Damage, Window Replacement |
From experience, they know which aspects of the project are more likely to have a problem and they try and stay on top of those issues, drawing on their prior background to organize solutions if needed. Solving problems, whether unknown, or expected is another reason...
by American Classic Construction | Feb 5, 2019 | American Classic Construction, Building, Construction, Construction News, Contractor, Fire Damage, Home Remodel, New Construction, Water Damage, Window Replacement |
They are responsible for knowing which materials have long lead times and ordering them once the specifics of what is needed has been determined but not too late as to introduce a delay in progress. A client might not know that most windows and doors are all custom...
by American Classic Construction | Jan 15, 2019 | American Classic Construction, Building, Construction, Construction News, Contractor, Fire Damage, Home Remodel, New Construction, Water Damage, Window Replacement |
Even if you believe you know the sequence of the work to be done, it is important to understand how long each phase of work is going to take to complete long before it starts so the next phase can be scheduled. When we schedule a job, we decide before any work starts...
by American Classic Construction | Jan 3, 2019 | American Classic Construction, Building, Construction, Construction News, Contractor, Fire Damage, Home Remodel, New Construction, Water Damage, Window Replacement |
That depends on the specifics. For example, if you do not know any better and you ask the drywall to be installed before the lathe (this is the paper and wire used in the first step of exterior stucco) then when the lathe is installed, the vibration from the nails...
by American Classic Construction | Dec 18, 2018 | American Classic Construction, Building, Construction, Construction News, Contractor, Home Remodel, New Construction, Water Damage, Window Replacement |
Projects that involve multiple trades (even if actually done by the same workers) normally require a General Contractor. There are many reasons why. First, when several trades are involved, the work must be done in the correct sequence. A specific trade may not...
by American Classic Construction | Dec 4, 2018 | American Classic Construction, Building, Construction, Construction News, Contractor, Fire Damage, Home Remodel, New Construction, Water Damage, Window Replacement |
If you are considering a General Contractor for a project that you think only involves one non-framing trade (like roofing), ask the General Contractor you are considering if they will be allowed to perform the work needed. Sometimes even though you thought only one...
