Whos in the Construction trade?

**DOM6** · 07-02-2009, 08:56 PM

Whats up to my fellow tradesmen
how are you guys doin?

**Big** · 07-02-2009, 08:57 PM

I'm good.
How YOU doin?

**CHAP** · 07-02-2009, 08:58 PM

Good

**Pocketbattleship2B** · 07-02-2009, 08:58 PM

What exactly is your job in the building trade?

**DOM6** · 07-02-2009, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by Pocketbattleship2B

What exactly is your job in the building trade?

General contractor

**DOM6** · 07-02-2009, 09:01 PM

are you guys slow?
any tilemen here? or bathroom remodelers?

**Pocketbattleship2B** · 07-02-2009, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by DOM6

General contractor

So do you do any of the actual building then or do you do the supervising?

**DOM6** · 07-02-2009, 09:01 PM

Anyone build additions/ homes?

**DOM6** · 07-02-2009, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by Pocketbattleship2B

So do you do any of the actual building then or do you do the supervising?

ill alway be in the trenches, thats just me, i figure it will get done right then

**Pocketbattleship2B** · 07-02-2009, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by DOM6

ill alway be in the trenches, thats just me, i figure it will get done right then

If you want something done right.

**Big** · 07-02-2009, 09:04 PM

I'm currently a project manager.

**Pocketbattleship2B** · 07-02-2009, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by Big

I'm currently a project manager.

Excuse my ignorance but what does a project manager actually do,apart from manage projects?

**DOM6** · 07-02-2009, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by Big

I'm currently a project manager.

you doing commerical or res?

im a top of the line marble layer but just got the GC lic. so i kinda want to move into build outs and additions or even storefronts

**Big** · 07-02-2009, 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by Pocketbattleship2B

Excuse my ignorance but what does a project manager actually do,apart from manage projects?

I supervise the superintendents that supervise the construction projects. Lately we've been building apartments.

**Pocketbattleship2B** · 07-02-2009, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by Big

I supervise the superintendents that supervise the construction projects. Lately we've been building apartments.

Oh right,sounds good.Do you enjoy it?

**Big** · 07-02-2009, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by Pocketbattleship2B

Oh right,sounds good.Do you enjoy it?

most days I do. I work for HUD, I've been here just over 21 years, and as jobs go it's not bad.

**DOM6** · 07-02-2009, 09:15 PM

my boy works for pmi building out malls and stuff
to much traveling for me

**Big** · 07-02-2009, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by DOM6

my boy works for pmi building out malls and stuff
to much traveling for me

what are you hoping to expand to?

**Hoggage_54** · 07-02-2009, 09:18 PM

I used to sell portable buildings.............................

**Pocketbattleship2B** · 07-02-2009, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by Big

most days I do. I work for HUD, I've been here just over 21 years, and as jobs go it's not bad.

Well if you have stuck it 21 years without jacking it in you must get some satisfaction out of it.I am not actually in the construction business but I am studying civil engineering so they are not a million miles apart.

**Big** · 07-02-2009, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by Pocketbattleship2B

Well if you have stuck it 21 years without jacking it in you must get some satisfaction out of it.I am not actually in the construction business but I am studying civil engineering so they are not a million miles apart.

that's an interesting field.

**Big** · 07-02-2009, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by Hoggage_54

I used to sell portable buildings.............................

I bought a portable building. I think you r ipped me off...

**Pocketbattleship2B** · 07-02-2009, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by Big

that's an interesting field.

Well I have only finnished the first year so far but I find it very interesting.

**Hoggage_54** · 07-02-2009, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by Big

I bought a portable building. I think you r ipped me off...

Probably... never trust a portable building sales rep lolololol

***RAGE*** · 07-02-2009, 09:28 PM

I like legos

**DOM6** · 07-02-2009, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by Big

what are you hoping to expand to?

to tell you the truth im lost,
i always wanted this lic, but now since i have it dont know where to start
i run my own crew now, 4 guys and me, i like to do full bathrooms from granite to valves, pans, vanities, marble, stone, i do beyond great work, im puking out my ears work, i was going to open a store with 1 of my brothers but he put it on hold cause we didnt have the buildout cost yet, just still feeling out my opitions, i do almost everything but dont really say that cause dont want to be labeled as a handyman, but my marble / stone installs are unmatched

**Big** · 07-02-2009, 09:32 PM

that's really artwork when it's done properly.

**higherdesire** · 07-02-2009, 09:36 PM

My father in law re did his house last year and used cultured marble for the door trim and base boards in the bathrooms. Really popped nicely. Had some reall intricate work on a backsplash and the showers. Truly one of the most awesome work I have ever seen. All joins were PERFECT.

**DOM6** · 07-02-2009, 09:36 PM

it is, what suks is evertime we do a store or lobby or what ever the customers always tell me the can tell where i tiled and my guys did, my guys are flawless but my floors/walls look like a computer put it in
everyone says i have a gift
i have like 6 jobs going right now, its kinda to much, im like to the point where im like telling people when i get there i get there

**Big** · 07-02-2009, 09:41 PM

you're on the right track for sure. my dad was a gc and never, ever had to advertise for work. the work speaks for itself and brings more work.

**DOM6** · 07-02-2009, 09:51 PM

see people tell me not to do the store cause i cant even handle the work in front of me
but i feel like ill get that pick and choose work, i do put ads in the city paper if i only have like a months of work in front of me or dont care for the bids i gave,
shit right now i have over 2,ooo sqft of stone sitting at my distributor cause i cant get time to install the fuking floor, thats like 10k in labor thats eating me a new a--hole, lol

**Skully44420** · 07-03-2009, 01:44 AM

i've done tile for over 5 years...but right now i'm currently not working because theres no work...

where are you located?

**DOM6** · 07-03-2009, 03:19 AM

S. Fl

**Kingweb50** · 07-03-2009, 04:22 AM

I used to be a fitter/welder when I was in school worked during the day went to school at night

**chicmagnet** · 07-03-2009, 07:14 AM

Tiler 23 years and counting.

**sigman roid** · 07-03-2009, 07:17 AM

gas fitter/ plumber here

**chopper9451** · 07-06-2009, 10:57 AM

Commercial Concrete Carpenter... In between bids right now

BG · 07-06-2009, 11:00 AM

Electrician-working but seems like its slowing back down.

**TractionIssues** · 07-06-2009, 02:04 PM

Used to be a General Contractor, but since this year I'm lining myself up as a painting specialist, make just as much, but just far less headaches. Also contracts don't last as long, but they are much easier to find.