Construction Contractor: Drowning in the abyss of AI consumers
Hello! I’m new to the site, but I joined searching for answers to a lingering question. Are there any specific sites that I can register for to be able to contact prospective clients and send bids in my area? Facebook is flooded with people who consistently undercut me on price but are not as good on professionalism or product quality. Whether it be residential properties or commercial? I’ve recently downsized and have been stuck sub-contracting for a larger business devoting all of my time and making pennies on the dollar. The financial strain of the decision has been weighing on me heavily. My wife has lost faith in our construction business, but I can’t help but to reminisce about how successful we were when we were at full operation with 6-10 guys. I can’t just give up on the dream. Anyone on here able to show us how we can make this embed of hope into a wildfire? We specialize in all niche trades in the construction industry, yes all from form to finish. There’s no lack of drive and determination, just direction.
How do contractors line up consistent work and avoid gaps between projects?
I have been in the framing industry for over 20 years before opening and starting my own contracting business. Although I know how to build a house with ease and quality, I still find it hard to get new contracts with builders and how to line up several months of work. I tend to "rush" through my projects with ease, never sacrificing quality, and be done well before my next project. I ask to get fillers from my current builders and can never be accommodated. So I sit for weeks in between waiting. I cant sustain that as a new company, and beyond that I just wanna go to work everyday, sitting at home is death. How do you successful framing contractors line up work? It it just a matter of who you know and not what you know?
Need guidance: How to start a business while still working a full-time job?
Hi I’m new to this community but to sum it up I’m a dad of two looking to become self employed and I’m ready to branch out on my own but I have no way of securing enough jobs to maintain my finances and I need to go all in to make it happen but at the same time my current full time job won’t allow me to what can I do
How to get working capital for a construction business with bad credit?
Hello, everyone, my name is Scott Sorrells I am owner operator of Sorrells Construction LLC. We are a family-owned business that has been in business since January of 2022. We are located in Fort Smith, Ar. We renovate and build in-ground swimming pools. I am on the verge of haven't to shut down. I stared the business with bad credit and 0 dollars in the bank. Can anyone direct me to someone who may be able to help me obtain the working capital I need. I have tried MCA's and that is not any fun paying every day.
NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTION
Hey everyone — I run Dream West Projects out of the Sea-to-Sky in BC. I focus on renovations and I’m currently scaling into multi-unit and larger contracting work. Looking forward to connecting with others in the industry and learning from the community. www.dreamwestprojects.com
What should a 200 AMP Service Upgrade Cost in 2025?
Good Afternoon, We just posted a short video breaking down how modern electrical contractors are actually pricing a 200 Amp service upgrade in 2025 —we go into detail about the COST for these services, to us as CONTRACTORS. For example permits, labor, overhead, profit, and final margins. In the comments we see that prices vary all across the USA - so I wanted to ask you all, how do you go about pricing? By the way I'm based out of Connecticut / Massachusetts. Thank you all
