So we were updating TOOLSTributor Chris Klee’s bio to reflect more of who he actually is—see Klee Talks Kitchens, Part 1 here for some flavor thereof—and I came across his employer’s website, Bay Area Contracting.
And on that website, the first thing you see is this neat little video that I think packs a little more depth than a fluffy marketing and pretty picture piece, which is part of its mission as well. I think we can all get something out of it, even if it’s just a reminder of what we learned 15 years ago.
The first thing that jumped out at me was this line: “Step 1. Write down what you’re able to invest in your building project.”
I like this. Money—even for people who have altitude-sickness-high piles of it—is a finite resource.
Which is key with building projects. We’ve all been with a demanding client with ridiculous expectations demanding their money goes farther than it will—secret code for “Contractor, I get what I want; you make less.” Setting this standard early—more to the point, having them set it—seems sensible.
Moreover, I like that the video breaks down the process into list form. Lists are good. So is the video. Good for a social share too.