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The fee our building contractor charges for his work includes a percentage to cover overhead and profit. What is overhead, and is this legitimate?
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Overhead is the operational expense of running a business that is not directly attributable to your specific project. This would include utilities, rent, insurance, taxes, bookkeeper, truck payments, and the like. All these expenses must be paid just
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How is a building contractor selected?
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Generally, if you haven't already interviewed and selected a general contractor during design, you will invite contractors to submit bids based on completed construction drawings. Usually three or more general contracting companies should be invited
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Why can’t I hire a general building contractor who holds a registration card with the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licensing to complete work on my home and sign the rehabilitation form?
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Title 44, Chapter 25, of Idaho law requires specifically licensed contractors to be used during the entire rehabilitation process. • Why can’t I hire a plumbing specialty contractor to sign the plumbing line on the rehabilitation form? A State of Ida
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How does an Architect work with a builder or a general contractor?
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As the Architect on a project, we assist the owner with the selection of the contractor, administer the bidding or pricing process and observe the construction weekly or bi-weekly to verify compliance with the working drawings. We continue to refine
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What is a Construction Consultant (CCC Certified Construction Consultant)?
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With many financial institutions, corporations, builders, architects and Government Agencies now realizing the need for a Construction Consultant, the Certified Construction Consultant designation recognizes those construction professionals with broa
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What Does a Carpenter Do?
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as long as carpentry, with recorded records that span millennia rather than just centuries. Carpentry itself is a craft that has been passed down from generation to generation, with a carpentry apprentice taking years to earn the title of Master Carp
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Who should get a license?
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Any contractor that will construct, alter, repair, or demolish any structure or any portion, thereof. In general, if your company has to pull a permit to operate your business then you have to be licensed. This includes ALL contractors, General Contr
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WHAT IS A GENERAL CONTRACTOR?
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We manage all aspects of your project, including hiring and supervising subcontractors, getting building permits, and scheduling inspections. We also work with architects and designers when needed.
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Construction Clean Up What is a construction clean up?
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Construction clean up consists of removing construction and/or remodeling debris from windows. Paint, stucco, silicone, stickers and stain are commonly removed on a construction clean up.
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What is the definition of a "Contractor"?
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A "contractor," is any person or firm that undertakes with or for another to construct, alter, repair, or demolish any structure or any portion thereof including every i) plumbing contractor, ii) electrical contractor, iii) mechanical heating, ventil
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