I’m considering becoming a handyman because I believe that I can corner half of the market simply by doing the even jobs.

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The Hayes Bolt Chart

I am guessing that this gift of good humor comes from Hayes Bolt & Supply in San Diego, CA but I saw it appear on FaceBook and being a “Hayes” myself I had to share it here.

Paperwork

I was going through a stack of old handwritten notes yesterday tossing what I no longer needed (which amounted to about 99% if what I had in the shoe-box) and found this scribbled on a old 3×5 card and thought it was project management relevant and worth saving....

The Real Dictionary of Construction Terminology

The Real Dictionary of Construction Terminology Contractor – A gambler who never gets to shuffle, cut or deal. Bid Opening – A poker game in which the losing hand wins. Bid – A wild guess carried out to two decimal places. Low Bidder – A...

The Problem With This Business Is

The problem with this business is…   The Project As The Architect Designed It The Project As the Estimator Bid It The Project As Engineering Designed It The Project As the Shop Built It The Project As the Contractor Installed It What the Customer Really...