Q. I want to be a home contractor though. Build houses and such. I have looked and craigslist and searched the web, but I guess perhaps the best thing would to be contact other companies who build homes and see if they have any entry positions? also What kind of schooling is required to be a general contractor, I want to eventually be in the supervisory position once Ive learned everything.
A. 1. You should possess a degree or basic qualification in construction, civil engineering or related subjects.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Basic-Qualifications-of-a-General-Contractor&id=5393201
2. You should approach a construction company for apprenticeship.
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http://ezinearticles.com/?Basic-Qualifications-of-a-General-Contractor&id=5393201
2. You should approach a construction company for apprenticeship.
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Is it legal for a home improvement contractor to walk off the job?
Q. We hired a home improvement contractor for a major landscaping job. He completed about 80% of the work but then disappeared. Right before he disappeared, he asked if we minded paying him for the work he already completed. He seemed nice so we agreed. Then, he vanished, even though he signed a contract with us saying that he was supposed to do our driveway (which he didn't -- and now it is near winter and we have no driveway). Can he legally do this? (walk off a job even though the work in the contract is incomplete)
A. Never Pay until the job is DONE.
Never
No matter HOW NICE he seems.
Of course if he is contractually obligated to finish the job - but Now YOU have got to compel him to do it. (and you've lost hour hammer)
(no pun on the contracting thing)
It will probably be cost effective to hire someone to finish the job... and consider this a lesson learned.
I assume you've called him to ask "what's up"? And I also assume he's UNAVAILABLE, right?
Never
No matter HOW NICE he seems.
Of course if he is contractually obligated to finish the job - but Now YOU have got to compel him to do it. (and you've lost hour hammer)
(no pun on the contracting thing)
It will probably be cost effective to hire someone to finish the job... and consider this a lesson learned.
I assume you've called him to ask "what's up"? And I also assume he's UNAVAILABLE, right?
Do you select your friends by their work skills?
Q. You know, slowly befriend a home contractor, drywall install/finish person, mechanic, electrician, pool installer, appliance repair person, plumber, HVAC person, landscaping person, mover person, computer specialist, etc.?
When something at home goes amiss, you just pick up the phone and get the work done for free or at a reduced rate?
When something at home goes amiss, you just pick up the phone and get the work done for free or at a reduced rate?
A. Let's just say that if I ever want someone to help me sniff strangers butts and inhale paint fumes - I'm pretty well covered.
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