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The Construction Industry offers some of the best opportunities and the hardest, most challenging work available, for Commercial Cleaning vendors.  Construction site clean up projects can, and if structured correctly will, prove to be the most lucrative aspect of a commercial cleaning business.  They can also prove to be the hardest work, the biggest headaches and a scheduling/staffing nightmare. It’s all about communication, documentation and accountability.  New construction cleanup and construction cleaning jobs are available in almost any location.  A business letter from a janitorial service or commercial cleaning company to the main office of the general contractor is how to get the ball rolling.  An introductory letter requesting to have your company placed on their “bidders list”, along with a copy of your insurance and business licenses, construction industry references with phone numbers and some documentation of your abilities seems to go a long way.  But that’s only the first step of many.  A flyer or brochure will easily address your abilities.  Construction site cleaning opportunities happen quickly and will go to the post construction cleaning company with all the paperwork completed and in place.

How to bid final, post or after construction cleaning is the question most janitorial companies seem to be interested in, but that challenge won’t be addressed correctly until you shake the hand of the Site Superintendant or Project Manager.  The key to working with construction contractors consistently is the contractors perception that you are familiar with their requirements and that you can accomplish them on a strict time schedule and in an uneventful manner.  It would be smart to establish a new d.b.a. with a construction related name (i.e. Sparkle Cleaning d.b.a. Site Cleaning Support).  Go to Home Depot and get a white hard hat (.00?) and a reflective safety vest (.00?).  Go to an ad specialties store, get a work shirt and have them embroider your company name on it.  Have them letter the hard hat and the vest with the same name also.  Office Depot makes quick “no frills” business cards for about .00 for a hundred.  Have some conservative basic cards made.  Jeans and work boots are a must.  On a construction site, the person from Site Cleaning Support with the uniform, hard hat and safety vest will quickly get an invitation to bid.  The person from Sparkle Cleaning, with the “pink flowers and bubbles” business card, will either get punched in the nose or receive the kind of attention they don’t want!  When you visit the site for the first time, look for the construction office trailer.  Identify yourself as a contractor and ask for the Superintendant or Project Manager.  Don’t try to sell anyone else, this is very important.  Only speak with the Super, PM or their administrative staff in the office trailer.  Contractors disrupting the flow of work on a site are a problem, will be asked to leave the site and will not be asked to bid.  Your first statement to the PM should be: “Hi, I’m a cleaning contractor and I’m interested in competing for work on this project.”  Shortly after that you should say: “I know you’re very busy and I won’t take up your time right now, but I do want  to be considered when the time is right.  What’s your turn over date?” and then “Our paperwork is already of file at your office and so I don’t pester you, what would be a good approximate date to stop back?”  Shake their hand, leave a card and maybe a flyer and then get off their site.

When you start to put together a post construction cleaning company business plan, it’s important to understand the opportunities available with construction site clean up.  More importantly, it’s mandatory to understand the scope of work pending, and the time frames available for that work in the Project Manager’s mind, regarding cleaning on his site.  Basic new structure cleaning is a given and can be addressed in two ways depending on the sites needs.  It can be contracted to be done all at one time or in phases as the site progresses.  Here’s a simple example of three phase cleaning for a residential construction cleanup proposal:

Phase one – “Rough Clean”

A phase one cleaning may be requested by the GC after the framing, plumbing and electrical have been inspected and completed.  This phase may be done before or after the sheetrock has been installed or what is also considered the “dried in stage”.  The phase one cleaning will consist of the removal of large debris and trash, stickers will be removed from windows and the unit will be swept out.  This phase will help prepare for the incoming subs for painting, flooring, fixtures and cabinetry.              

Phase two – “Prep Clean”

A phase two cleaning will be requested prior to the GC’s inspection leading to the final “punch list” for all contractors.  This phase will consist of a detailed cleaning of the kitchen and restrooms to include: sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, countertops and cabinets.  This phase includes removal of any stickers remaining on the appliances, fixtures, cabinets and windows.  Cleaning baseboards, light fixtures, door frames, interior windows, window ledges, mirrors, floors vacuumed and mopped as necessary to prepare for the punch list.  Important note: At this point of the construction process, various contractors may be still returning to the unit to address concerns.  Phase two should be scheduled after their concerns have been addressed.  Phase two cleaning items requested after the phase two cleaning has been completed and approved will be provided at an additional charge.

Phase three – “Punch Clean or Final Clean”

A phase three cleaning during a post construction clean will be requested after the GC’s inspection’s have taken place and no other subs will be entering into the unit.  In this phase, all touch ups will be addressed and everything will be considered move in ready.  The effort will finalize with the garage being swept, carpet vacuumed, floors mopped and any dust still remaining will be addressed.  When this phase is approved, the site cleaning effort for this unit will be considered complete.

The template construction bid example above is an intelligent way to avoid one of the major pitfalls of the construction site cleaning business.  Addressing a site in “phases” allows the new construction cleanup company to have their completed worked signed off as: “work complete, no additional work required”.  With sub-contractors perpetually returning to a unit under construction to continue their work, the commercial cleaning company’s work is often overlooked.  The Site Superintendent will ask the cleaning company to return and touch up their work over and over again without an offer of payment for the additional work.  The cleaning contractor should have each phase of cleaning signed off as complete and no additional work required by the Site Superintendent.  With larger sites, and multi-unit sites, each unit should be signed off separately and as quickly as possible after completion of the cleaning.  An individual charge for each unit, per phase, helps with invoicing and documents pricing if the Superintendent request’s a re-clean.  Large amounts of money can be made with re-cleans when a site’s scheduling isn’t well planned by the general contractor.

A construction cleanup proposal can address a lot more then basic cleaning and the rates for construction cleanup project work (i.e. floor and carpet care) may be very attractive.  There is an art to projecting a post construction cleaning business plan and it’s found in the Superintendant’s view of the scope of work and his cost’s therein.  He has a budget projection, and his view of that budget projection, for all his cleaning requirements and it’s broken down by tasks.  Basic cleaning is one task, but he may view it as hiring cheap labor from one of the temp agencies for the rough clean and then hiring a contractor for the final clean.  He also has a budget, and an opinion  of that budget for floor care, carpet care, excess height cleaning and high pressure washing.  Construction cleaning jobs can be contracted hourly or in total flat rate.  Understanding the Superintendent’s view and goal is what counts in writing bidding sites that win.

Rates for construction cleanup floor care, carpet care, excessive height cleaning and high pressure washing are typically higher than the prices charged for existing structure work.  That’s just the way their budget’s work.  It doesn’t really make sense, because working with a new floor or carpet is quite a bit easier, so this is where the construction cleaning company should make their profit.  When pricing post construction cleaning jobs, you should consider making your general labor charges competitive with the temp agency rate, but project that rate for the amount of hours the superintendent expects the unskilled labor to complete the task in.  This will offer the Superintendent skilled and supervised labor, instead of temp agency labor, at an attractive rate and if you follow the sign-off sheet suggestions above you should still make substantial profit.  Your experienced staff can complete the tasks in a shorter time frame than the Superintendent will be expecting to pay the temp agency by the hour.  You charge by the completed task.  Your competitive general cleaning rates are the hook and the expensive project work is the brass ring.  This can prove to be an incredible windfall due to excessive amount of square footage at some of these construction site clean up projects.

Pricing post construction cleaning jobs with the intent of making serious profit on the total job, while protecting profit in each individual task of the project, is an acquired skill and should be studied at length.  Learning how to bid final, post or after construction cleaning takes more than reading a sample contract for a janitorial service or a template construction bid example.  Template construction bid examples are available on-line and researching them should be a major part of your post construction cleaning company business plan.  A business letter and janitorial service literature are also available to research for your post construction cleaning company business plan, but it really takes walking the site, speaking with their people in charge, and internalizing the actual work necessary to find your profit.  How to bid final, post or after construction cleaning is a skill well worth taking the time to investigate.

Construction companies are required by law to ensure that their employees are able to work in a safe environment where the probability of accidents or construction site hazards are lessened to the greatest degree possible. Below is an explination of the different types of construction site hazards that can occur while on the job.

Collapsing Scaffolding Scaffolding is a necessary part of many construction jobs, and collapses can occur. Both the worker on the scaffolding, as well as those near the collapsed scaffolding, can be injured. Since an outside company is typically responsible for erecting the scaffolding, they may be able to be held liable if an accident occurs due to their negligence.

On-the-Job Auto Accidents Transporting equipment, people, or other supplies is also a necessity on a construction site. Wrecks and other accidents can cause injuries to employees, or even others passing by a construction zone.

Objects Falling Equipment or other items on a jobsite may accidentally fall from top floors of unfinished buildings, or from cranes or scaffolding. Injuries can occur, especially if an employee has failed to remember to wear a hard-hat or to utilize proper safety precautions.

Exposed Rebar Rebar with protruding ends is a dangerous construction site hazard. Impalement or other serious injury may occur if accidents happen near exposed pieces of rebar.

Health Hazards Within the Working Environment Companies must lessen the risk of exposure to certain chemicals sometimes used in the construction business, like asbestos or other dangerous chemicals. These construction site hazards can sometimes present long-lasting health risks to employees.

Falling Proper safety precautions are also necessary for employees working at great heights, where harnesses must be used and regulations must be met at all times to ensure a safe working environment.

The Use of Power Tools Inadequate training and/or untrained employees pose a great risk to both themselves and their fellow co-workers. Equipment that is not maintained well, or might even be defective, can also pose a risk resulting in injuries sustained through electrocution or even dismemberment. Furthermore, employees might stand to lose their hearing even from properly using the right equipment for a long period of time.

Risk of Electrocution Workers that are not careful about electricity at a construction site can pose an electrocution risk to themselves and others. Additionally, bad wiring or an improperly constructed electrical system can also be construction site hazards.

Ladder Usage Improperly positioned ladders can fall, causing harm to both the person on the ladder and anyone that might be close to the accident. Co-workers on the ground might also bump the ladder, causing a fall. Additionally, ladders could be defective and not able to hold their specific weight limit.

As evidenced by the examples above, construction work can sometimes pose many risks to its employees. However, construction companies must do everything possible to help mitigate the chance of construction site hazards causing injury, prolonged sickness, or even death, from occurring at the work site. If a company is found negligent in keeping their employees safe from such hazards, an aggrieved employee might be eligible to bring a construction site hazard lawsuit against their employer.

Proving that a work site was unsafe can oftentimes be a complex issue. Numerous obstacles may stand in the way of you receiving just compensation for your claim.

Employers may have workers comp insurance (or pretend to have workers comp) in order to prevent you from bringing a lawsuit against them. If you are hurt on the job you should consult an injured worker attorney as soon as possible after the accident to ensure your rights are upheld.

Additionally, many construction companies designate their employees as contractors, effectively, in your employer’s mind, negating the necessary employer-employee relationship needed to establish a lawsuit. Attorneys know this tactic and can seek to prove, using case law, that, despite what word your employer uses to define you, you are an employee and able to seek fair compensation for injuries sustained as a result of construction site hazards.

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Here are some statistics

U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Safety and injury on the job in the construction sector:

* One of five workplace fatalities is a construction worker.

* There were 1,225 fatal accidents in construction in 2001, with the exception of deaths on Sept. 11. Also in 2001 there were 481 400 fatal accidents and illnesses in construction. The incidence rate of fatal accidents and diseases were seventh 9 p. 100 workers full time in construction, and 5 7 per 100 equivalent full-time workers in all private sector in 2001.

* Since only about 10% of construction firms employ over 20 workers, the vast majority have no formal requirements for safety at work or in programs instead.

* In 1992, the “lost workday” for workers in the construction industry was fifth 7 per 100 full-time employees. The working day lost is the highest of all major economic sectors.

* Nationwide attributed about 15% of the costs of workplace accidents are injuries in the construction sector.

Almost all serious injuries in construction has been a rights issue of accidents. This limited right may, however, in actions against others who were responsible for various activities on the site, including site managers, general contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, etc. This should be completed, depending on the application of various complex laws and circumstances of the accident.

For example, in most construction projects, many different contractors are involved. If any business other than the direct employer is liable for violations can be recovered in full compensation. Similarly, if a defective tool, machine or other product causes injury to an injured worker may be compensated in full.

Construction workers are entitled to a safe workplace by OSHA, the Federal Republic of umbrella organization for the safety and health. If a job is the risk and the measures taken are not fast, should contact the OSHA area office employee or the national office has received a written complaint.

If OSHA or the State determines that it has reasonable grounds to believe that a violation or danger exists, the Office will be inspected. A representative of the employee has the right to accompany an OSHA compliance officer during the inspection. The representative is elected by a union representative, if any, or by employees. In any case, the employer choose the representatives of workers. The inspector, a full inspection of the workplace or complete a partial inspection limited to certain areas or aspects of the operation.

In the end, the OSHA inspector with the employer and employee representatives will be taken to reduce the risks that are identified can be discussed. These must be corrected, or may result in severe penalties and liability.

worksite accidents and injuries are often part of a joint work because of hazardous installations, chaos and delay oriented environment that surrounds this industry. The following statistics were released by the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics on workplace safety and injury statistics:

* One of five workplace fatalities is a construction worker.

In 2001, there were just over 1,200 fatal accidents in construction, but this figure includes the Sept. 11 deaths. Also in 2001 there were 481 400 fatal accidents and illnesses in construction. The incidence rate of fatal accidents and diseases were seventh 9 p. 100 workers full time in construction, and 5 7 per 100 equivalent full-time workers in all private sector in 2001.

* Since only about 10% of construction firms employ over 20 workers, the vast majority have no formal requirements for safety at work or in programs instead.

The “lost workday” rate of construction workers in 1992 were five. 7 100 employees (full time). The day lost is the highest of all major economic sectors.

* Nationwide attributed about 15% of the costs of workplace accidents are injuries in the construction sector.

Almost all serious injuries in the construction sector leading the Rights of the workers’ compensation. This limited right may, however, in actions against others who were responsible for various activities on the site, including site managers, general contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, etc. This should be completed, depending on the application of various laws and complex circumstances of the accident.

For example, in most construction projects, many different contractors are involved. total loss can possibly other parties to recover, as the direct employer is liable for injury caused by accident. Similarly, if a defective tool, machine or other product causes injury to an injured worker may be compensated in full.

OSHA is a federal agency that provides health and safety of employees and the construction workers need to know how to contact OSHA if an unsafe work environment exists. If a job is the risk and the measures taken are not fast, should contact the OSHA area office employee or the national office has received a written complaint. If OSHA or the State determines that it has reasonable grounds for believing that a violation or danger exists, the Office will be inspected.

A representative of the employee has the right to accompany an OSHA compliance officer at the inspection. One union representative, if one is available, select the employee representatives otherwise chooses a representative. In any case, the employer choose the representatives of workers. For a detailed examination by an inspector may be the work area or experience of a limited space of an operation in the workplace. In the end, the OSHA inspector with the employer and employee representatives will be taken to reduce the risks that are identified can be discussed. These must be corrected, or may result in severe penalties and accountability.

accidents can occur in any allegedly working environment is the responsibility of providing a safe working environment on the shoulders of employers. However, it seems a dangerous place at construction sites and other workplaces such offer in a shop or office. This should not be the case, and construction accidents can be easily avoided by the use of security practices, rather rigid and binding in all construction sites. For example, if the general contractor and subcontractors all steps necessary to create and maintain a reasonably safe workplace, with warnings of dangers to the place and work. It should also set a priority on recruiting employees with care to ensure coordination of work and ensure compliance with all safety regulations. In addition, all construction workers must be properly in the proper functioning of all devices formed on the site and the site itself must be in compliance with all legal standards to prevent any building managed to sit accidents.

Even with the precautions and compliance with safety practices construction site injuries occur because of the inadequacy of these provisions. Accidents with scaffolding collapsed or defective may result in cases of construction site of the accident, falls from the roof or through structures, electrocution, falls from ladders, defective machinery, such as cranes, lift, conveyors, tractors and forklifts, construction equipment failure or other tools, and the collapse of floor or walls. The types of accidents on construction sites often cause serious injury and may even lead to death. In fact, thousands of construction workers injured or killed in construction accidents per year.

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Almost all serious injuries sustained rise construction site for the rights to workers compensation. The Workers’ Compensation Act provides benefits to workers who are injured at work. Unfortunately, workers’ compensation alone will be insufficient compensation especially in the case of very serious injuries and catastrophic, occur frequently in construction accidents. Fees are subject to interpretation and application of several complex laws and the particular circumstances of the construction accident.

However, the rights of the earnings of these workers limited “action against others who are responsible for different activities on a construction site, including site managers, general contractors, subcontractors, manufacturers equipment, etc. took place during a crash starts, completions, owners, architects, insurance companies and equipment manufacturers can be held responsible for inadequate safety measures.

For example, many construction companies, contractors are different. total loss, if any contractor other than the direct responsibility of the employer for the injury to be recovered. Similarly, if a defective tool, machine or other product causes injury to an injured worker may be compensated in full.