For those who prefer a wood deck, we use a #1 grade, kiln-dried product.
Trex Decking products are long-lasting, eco-friendly, GREEN (95% reclaimed wood and plastic film), and provide years of hassle-free maintenance. We pride ourselves in working closely with you to build your dream deck, patio, sunroom, or outdoor living space. When growing your business and venturing into large, demanding projects, you might find it easier to start with projects that are larger versions of what you currently are building.Growing up in Fluvanna, raising our family here, and wanting to better the community - we're committed to leaving a positive impact on everyone we work with. Remember that these relationships can give you the opportunity to work on future jobs with these supervisors because if they enjoyed working with you, they will refer you and your company for future jobs. Understanding what is expected of you and your crew is essential. Always make sure to schedule a meeting with the project manager with each job, if one is not already scheduled for you. Building relationships with the construction manager and superintendent can help build your business. When working on commercial projects, you will have more supervision than required for residential jobs. These are important so make sure you balance your production and keep your commitment to all contracts. Remember that even though you are growing your business, don’t forget about your foundation, smaller residential jobs. Having these tips in mind will help you prepare for larger jobs. This line may also allow you to have delayed payments, as often times you do not receive any payment for 30-60 days.
Make sure to plan and coordinate with your subs, crew, etc. It is better to bid a job a little too high than too low making this mistake one too many times could cost your business! Keep in mind things that can effect the process of building and require special needs.įor instance, projects that are on steep hills can slow framing installation, so add extra time into the estimate to cover it. So, it is vital to bid each job correctly to ensure you will have a great year and hit your yearly goals! Whereas large deck projects can have unexpected cost overruns, unexpected liability costs due to slips and falls, and eroded profits. Smaller projects are usually easier to gauge how much the materials and project will cost, etc.
It’s important to be aware that though large projects offer more money, less hassle with paperwork, and less mobilization chores, there is always risk. On the other hand, large projects usually offer substantially higher revenue, which in turn means fewer jobs to reach your gross annual margin! Also, you are not forced to deal with as many permits, HOA letters, or moving from jobsite to jobsite! If you are doing fifty small jobs a year, this is a process that seems never ending!
You will have to juggle multiple projects at once, pull permits, generate HOA letters and material takeoffs, order dumpsters and portable toilets for each job. If you settle for bidding on smaller projects, not only will you be faced with the challenges of setting yourself apart, you will also have A LOT more headaches. So, if you’re a contractor who specializes in deck building, remember there is less competition when bidding on large projects than small ones. If you want to have a business that flourishes, offering specialized services that your competitors cannot offer is key.
What is Better For Business, Large Deck Projects or Small? Massive commercial projects such as the Secrets Resort in Jamaica can be a challenge.