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*** Construction Business Options *** If I put a gun to your head and only gave you two options... Now listen 👂 carefully 1. You have 50,000 clients who absolutely 💯 love ❤️ what you do, would work with you again, would recommend you, your subcontractors are all paid and happy and ALL your expenses are paid but you make 0% profit in 5 years Or 2. You have 50,000 clients who absolutely hate your guts, want to spit in your face when they see you on the street, you have either short changed or not paid your multiple contractors and suppliers but you have £5million in the bank 🏦 Which option do you pick? To me... Absolutely 💯 no brainer on this answer but I would love ❤️ to know your thoughts on this idea 💡 Love to know your thoughts 💭 The last time I posted, this revealed some very interesting 🧐 observations by even my own JV Business Partner. Which ended up in us parting ways 🙏 This was a blessing in disguise as the 7no projects that I assisted in winning 🏆 he, tried to take over but lost all of them and multiple clients wanted to take him to court... funny enough... he liquidated the company and is still trading My hint for the answer is: Think about it carefully… Think about now but also think about the future Go… Karel Grobler MCIOB FACQP TAE 07722010191 Carl Construction Ltd Carl@carlconstruction.co.uk The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Federation of Master Builders Association of Construction Quality Professionals The Worshipful Company Of Constructors The Academy Of Experts Which? Trusted Traders Checkatrade #ccl #loveconstruction #refurbishments

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WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT? We all have opportunities everyday to promote our business's, whether it be directly or indirectly. Below are 3 things that have the potential for a more negative impact than positive and apply to all industries. What is something you see as having the potential to be negative or off limits that you abide by when promoting your business? 1.     Putting down competitors during the process of promoting your services- this can make you seem bitter or overly critical about your competitors. In the construction industry, you are not interacting with your competitors in the same manner as a general contractor would so what you see as a negative of your competitor may not even be an issue for the general contractor. 2.     Sell a person rather than the team- it is cliche, but there is no "I" in team. It is commonplace to say "I can do this" or "I can do that." Think about whether it is something just you are actually doing or a group of people. In the masonry world it absolutely takes a team to do our work. Promote that you have 15 or 20 people who can complete a task or project for a general contractor or customer. Maybe even give reference to your employees by name during those conversations of working through an intricate or difficult project. It gives reinforcement that the entire "team" is experienced in whatever the task is and not just a single individual. 3.     Oversell your ability, equipment, or staff- we once lost out on a project partly because the general contractor thought we over-promised on our timeframe to complete the scope when we had actually given a timeframe we were very comfortable with. It is easy to turn project negotiations into a contest between competitors about what our capabilities are. Honesty is always the best policy here. 

My commentary on some of the recent headwinds facing the construction sector and it's all important supply chain. These statistics certainly mirror our current experience and we are busy helping businesses, directors and funders navigate some of these challenges. https://lnkd.in/ge_u4zkH

More 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞 𝐎𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 (𝐄𝐎𝐓) news in the construction sector as John F Hunt Group sells to its 500 staff. It is great to see the staff benefit from the sale and this will keep some stability in the business and avoid it being broken up. #eot #employeeeownewershiptrust #sale #business #construction https://lnkd.in/gTmczj2m

Informative article detailing the construction outlook for the remainder of 2024. #constructionindustry #contractors #bonding #surety #insurance

“Contractors that entered into long-term fixed-price contracts have been caught between the ‘rock’ of those contracts and the ‘hard place’ of supply price inflation.”   The construction sector continues to face challenges – LC Director and sector expert Peter Vinden contributes his thoughts on the changes required to support the wider industry. #construction #restructuring

*** Prices *** Always a hot 🥵 topic “Your company is too big” ✅I don’t employ anyone Nice try & ✅I’ve given you a full breakdown of your entire project in detail with all the specifications you requested Would you like me to keep investing in your project with no return? Not many businesses or SME’s like doing this “You are too expensive” ✅Which part? No response Well that’s helpful Ghosting… the joys 🙃 See above ☝️ about full breakdown ✅Would you like to reduce your scope or specifications? No, we want it all Something has to give here Remember… ✅I can’t walk into any supplier wanting £1000 for materials and tell them I will pay then £500 They will quickly tell me where I can go Qualifiable evidence based information really helps here ✅I can hit whatever BS number you have in your head for your project…🙃 Do you want to spend £50/day on a carpenter Or £550/day on a carpenter These people are worlds apart Remember Construction is the Management of Risk ✅Would you like to take a shared risk approach? No, we are risk averse & We want you as the Contractors to take it all Unfortunately, you have to pay a premium for this (There are ways to mitigate this- a Project Contingency) ✅Would you like me to be apart of the famous “Race to the Bottom” deal? This is a dangerous game (Client- and Contractor-Side) Again, comes with all sorts of risks It’s easy… Tell me what you want & I’ll tell you how much it costs Or Tell me your budget & I’ll tell you what we can deliver I always thought that the richer people were the more money they spend This is not the case We all want Value for Money 💰 If you want the above ☝️ Let’s have a conversation Karel Grobler MCIOB FACQP TAE 07722010191 Carl Construction Ltd Carl@carlconstruction.co.uk The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Federation of Master Builders The Worshipful Company Of Constructors The Academy Of Experts Which? Trusted Traders Checkatrade.com #ccl #loveconstruction #refurbishments

Construction News: There were 4,370 construction companies that went bust in the year November 2023. #constructionnews #construction #businessnews

Building disputes in Western Australia are increasing at an alarming rate. Last year, over 602 official complaints were filed about construction projects. This trend affects everyone in the industry, especially business owners. Most disputes involve poor workmanship claims or breach of contract claims. Delay claims and increased cost claims remain problematic areas. These issues can harm reputations and eat into profits. The construction boom has stretched resources thin, causing material shortages. There's also a shortage of skilled workers in the industry. As a business owner, protect yourself by knowing your contracts. Familiarise yourself with standard form Master Builders WA or HIA contracts. Focus on sections about extending completion time and accessing retention funds. Ensure your dispute resolution clause is fit for purpose. Many clauses require parties to attempt self-resolution before other steps. Consider alternatives to compulsory arbitration for small claims or preferences. Be proactive to avoid disputes. Cullen Macleod's team can help. We can set up systems to prevent disputes and guide you. Contact us for a consultation to protect your business.