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Construction Site Clean-Up Opportunities And How To Make Their Business, Your Business
by bucklava
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.
Student Interior Designers Often Learn About The History of Their Profession
by EVERYDAYLIFEMODERN
In their training, student interior designers often learn about the history of their profession. This can be a really important way to give context to their subsequent careers. In this article, I will draw on my experience as an interior designer and educator to discuss the history of this exciting field.
The earliest professional interior designers were based in London – the British had become intrigued by Egyptian techniques of decorating household objects and wanted the same for themselves. London families became desperate to employ an interior designer to create magical spaces and accessorise their interiors. As interior designers came to be recognised as professionals, they increasingly found a need to draw on history to create fabulous results. This was particularly true when creating designs for historic London mansions or listed buildings – they saw historical reflections as a way of preserving the past while also looking to the future.
THE ANCIENT ROMANS
In Ancient Rome, citizens demanded comfort, luxury and wealth. These elements are still important in the work of interior designers across the world today. The lavish decorations, tapestries and iconic stonework today remain as timeless and popular in London as in Tokyo or Sydney. The Ancient Romans adored bespoke furniture and loved quality textiles and expensive fabrics.
MONASTIC TIMES
After the collapse of Roman rule, the church assumed power and largely discouraged the most creative interior designers. Opulent interiors were taken out and interior designers were instructed to install quiet and simple oak panels with dark lines and sharp edges. This influence was felt throughout Europe – from London all the way to Florence.
RENAISSANCE AND REVIVAL
The Renaissance saw the emergence of professional French or French-inspired interior designers. It was a new age of elegance and sophistication, which saw the rebuilding of the London Interior Designer community and a fresh take on creative and beautiful living spaces. A “palatial” feel was rediscovered, and interior designers began to take advantage of new transport axes going through London to the continent and to the Americas in order to rediscover their profession and herald the next generation of design.
This brings to an end my article on how the work of interior designers has changed over the ages. In my next article, I’ll reflect on how interior designers use interior fashions for great effect.
Interior Design: Best of 2009. Fore more, visit: www.home-designing.com This is a video that features the best interior designs we came across this year. The designs featured in this video include the works of some of the world’s top interior designers, furniture makers and 3d architectural visualizers. As such we have not tried to limit the designs to any one room or space. So you are likely to find living room designs, bedroom designs, Kitchens, baths and even kids space design in this video. Hope you enjoy this!
The Alston’s Finally Get Their Dream Modern Kitchen
For Janet and Andy Alston their dream modern fitted kitchen was miles away from what they currently had and they were doubtful it could ever be achieved with the space they had to work with.
After commissioning the Kitchen Design Centre and showing Managing Director and designer Roger Astin their ideal contemporary kitchen and their hopes for the room, their dreams became reality.
Roger said: “Janet and Andy had seen a style of kitchen they wanted in our showroom but they were concerned it would not be possible to recreate in their kitchen.
“The space we were working with was lacking natural light, divided into two separate areas, had a stair way leading to the back door and was quite an unusual shape – making it a challenging project.
“Because the space was dark and features such as curved walls making it difficult to fit cupboards, it required some imaginative thinking to give them the kitchen they desired.”
Janet said: “For the Kitchen Design Centre to transform our two rooms into one light, contemporary living area with all the functions we asked for is amazing.
“We wanted a functional kitchen, an informal dining area and a relaxation space, all of which we now have and enjoy as a family.”
The kitchen is fitted with all the latest appliances including a combination microwave, oven, warming drawer, cube extractor, induction hob, integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher and a 100 degrees Quooker hot tap.
Roger added: “As well as all the latest appliances a wine cooler was also built into the wall.”
“A small wall dividing the two rooms was removed to make way for a large island and concealed lighting under the units make a nice feature as well as adding extra light.”
“The island sits in the middle of the kitchen and extends following the curved wall to create an eating space for four people.
Janet added: “The whole process from design to fitting and aftercare has been handled with utmost professionalism and the Kitchen Design Centre have always been obliging and willing to help.
“Our kitchen is now a fantastic, spacious area that we use to its full capacity, the living area with the TV and seating adds another dimension to room that we love to relax in.”
“This project was challenging but with a mix of modular units and a redefinition of space the finished product flows and we achieved what we set out to do,” said Roger.
“We would certainly have no hesitations in recommending the Kitchen Design Centre to anyone considering purchasing a new kitchen – they would not be disappointed with the quality and service,” added Janet.
To find out more about kitchen Design Centre or to find details of your nearest showroom, visit www.kitchendesigncentre.com
Family helps to design their own kitchen
For the O’toole family, converting their existing home into a contemporary dwelling was full of interesting challenges.
The dark and more cramped feeling of the old original property needed to be totally rethought.
With the combination of their own design skills and the sensitive approach of designers at Kitchen Design Centre, they managed to create their perfect designer kitchen within their perfect cooking, living and dining space.
The kitchen was transformed from a small and relatively dark area into a light, spacious, modern room with lots of personality.
The O’tooles wanted a modern, luxurious kitchen, with helpful appliances to assist them with day-to-day living and entertaining.
Louise O’toole said: “The old kitchen was in desperate need of a makeover. It was a small cottage-like kitchen. So we spoke to one of Kitchen Design Centres designers.
“Roger Astin came up with several draft design ideas which we carefully considered before settling on one scheme which seemed to tick all the boxes. These ideas were then developed in much more detail.
The scale of accuracy and the help his team offered was of very great help. Our building ideas really came to life when we saw their fantastic artwork’
In order to create more space and light, a new area was created – with light pouring through a large glass construction which links the main kitchen area to a large dining area and to a sunny lounge too.
“The walls were knocked through and the whole area came together as one living space” said Louise.
“The overall theme change from dated and cramped to multifunctional, contemporary and roomy’
“Now every time I walk into the room I feel in better mood – instantly.”
The modern kitchen is nothing short of luxurious. There are a multitude of innovative Neff appliances throughout the room – including fridge-freezers which are discreetly concealed side by side within an alcove formed from an old doorway.
There is a Quooker – a permanent boiling water tap – and a coffee machine with its own warming drawer for cups. A multifunction Circotherm oven and separate combination Microwave with another warming drawer for plates or food containers.
Louise said: “Our kitchen and everything I wanted and more. The Kitchen Design Centre craftsmen were extremely professional and arrived on the day they first gave and punctually, they completed the work with diligence and care.”
The couple chose Kitchen Design Centre because of their reputation for design, quality installation and cost effectiveness..
Designer Roger Astin said: “It was a combined effort really because Sean and Louise had some great ideas and a fantastic building for us to work in, they were able to accommodate the best ideas and had a real desire to do so.”
Louise added: “We created more space for the children, while at the same time keeping it safe. Overall it turned out brilliantly.”
“The help and support Kitchen Design Centre offered was fantastic. Every step of the way we were helped with enthusiasm.”
“I’ve already recommended the company to a number of my friends.”
Kitchen Design Centre has showrooms are located in Manchester just off the M60 at junction 22, in Blackburn – positioned on the A666 at Brownhill’s roundabout – and in Colne near the end of the M65.
Why Many Remodel Their Custom Homes
lot of people a year renovating their homes, some single rooms in a room or a particular location, while others add or remove a field, and some transform into an area a new style. One of the main reasons for the transformation is, however, if you want to sell your home.
Many areas of some homeowners remodel their homes that may not be able to deliver in particular, because they want to sell. It is generally difficult to sell, a house with cracks in walls, scratches in wood floors, leaky faucets, or just looks really old. In these cases, the owners remodel to accommodate a new and perhaps a property value little higher.
Another reason for the transformation, the owner may simply be bored with a particular field and try to spice up by adding it.
In many cases the conversion attempt a room modern with the introduction of new furniture or equipment that could be decades younger than the ordinary furniture to look pretty and less dependent as it was for some years. However, probably the most common reason for conversion is to get your house as you want and nobody will ever know exactly what you have. Many owners enjoy it because there they have the opportunity to be unique and have something that nobody else has, and something they can be proud and show your friends and neighbors.
The second type of transformation occurs when the owner does not want a new look, but to move. Usually, in this case a supplement may be home to see a play and just a whole new room. This will be useful for the owner should never sell it because it increases the surface and thus the amount of value. This is usually the most expensive redesign, because they require the development of an entirely new space instead of just one issue in a wall or under a wall to make a new place, but you have at least three walls, floors new and new furniture, maybe a new covered area.
The second type of processing and perhaps one of the cheapest is currently editing called. This method of conversion that you do not really change, you are, but at one point you made. An example of this type of conversion would be if you had a living room, two windows on the wall and let more light in the room when the time comes, windows, it is removed and installed a large window for more light on, so you can see how you do not really change the territory, but at the same time you did. This is also the case when installing a skylight, so it is easy to see why this method is called processing.
CK Kitchens and their designer kitchens
a common place where members of the family can sit down and spend some time, even after their timetable is in the kitchen. This is the main reason why all the dreams of a beautiful kitchen in their homes.
We value and respect to CK kitchens that emotion. CK kitchens, based in Cheltenham UK, is one of the best known brands in the country for beautiful kitchen designs and a wide range of bespoke kitchens at a great price. We are the proud owner of one of the top 200 design bespoke kitchens in the country.
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Our showroom in the United Kingdom has one of the best drawings of Broadoak Ivory Gullwing Maple Broadoak Natural Walnut Milton, Milton Ivory awante Black and Other top kitchen featuring custom. The specialty, which makes us unique and greater expertise in this segment, the complete kitchen design, which give an idea of our core competencies.
Each major competitor in this segment offers the best designs, but not up to our capabilities and expertise to analyze and resolve the issue locally. Not only do we consult in the planning and kitchen design free, however, like to make a free survey of your newly constructed kitchen will help you, they long for a period of time. We specialize in the detection of important points in the design of kitchens, such as water and electrical problems.
Most customers feel slow to request a service because it costs money. We know the value of a customer and its potential. So next time you plan to have built a kitchen of your dreams, call us at any time create a free pencil sketch 3D architecture for you.
Our designs and architectural visions are unmatched in the entire market for this activity.
bespoke kitchens are the ultimate long passion for many of us have been and now there is a single step. We have over 10 years experience in designing custom kitchens and custom, we are always recommended by the chip companies, such as KEA, MFI, Mobem and Kitchen Studio.
Advertising is a key to the success the most important and therefore we maintain a professional digital brochure of 350 pages that covers not only all our models, equipment and services but also contains detailed information on each individual unit.
We are not only designers personalized cooking better, but also professionally processed with food related issues, such as the kitchen door replacements, kitchen sinks and faucets, kitchen, kitchen draw units and other accessories.
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We offer the service of mail, telephone or e-mail. Our warranty through the customer service clock that you receive the most appropriate answer for your questions to kitchens and other accessories. We even offer free delivery to your door step call for orders over £ 270 01242226912 to learn more.
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We are convinced that no other competitor in the segment and complete custom kitchens, quality and variety of designs, such as kitchens CK game.
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Kitchen benchtops and their types
selecting one of the benches is certainly the most appropriate decision binding when creating or designing a new kitchen. The feeling and look of the design and functionality of the material must be considered. Here you will find many decisions binding on the in collaboration with the wood, the nose half-round, tapered, bull nose and round nose. Table top material used will determine what you have in the nature of the bond. Travelling round varieties would be a good idea if you have small children and want to stay away from bad bumps on the head. To keep all tastes and budgets of the manufacturers were the following types of bank above which are available in a variety of colors. laminate kitchen bench above your economic choice and flexibility, and a variety of styles and research in the game are used for the most beautiful scenery. Laminate countertops can be your one of the least expensive in many different colors and designs. But laminate countertops kettles off Place directly on them, apart from the scratch easily. wood kitchen countertops are perfect for cooking in rustic wood. They tend to be strong and tough material and will not damage your knives. On the other hand, they can be an expensive option. gives a flat appearance to the kitchen. Trendy or traditional, colonial charm and style center … Whatever your style, granite bench tops, and offer a durable, low maintenance, elegant finish. Granite is stain resistant, scratch-resistant and heat resistant and also comes in a variety of thicknesses and tables. Same are the advantages of pallets of limestone, shells and sand. Stone kitchen bench tops, you can design a variety of bank-top shape with many diverse benefits. Marble top kitchen bench show and attract luxury for their looks wonderful. On the other hand, it might not be appropriate in such a tenacity that granite tops and kitchen countertops stone bench others. With them, do not expect a scratch or an order of tasks and be willing to pay more than they are the choice of luxury. Tops Stone kitchen bench offers a full warranty and be stain, heat and scratch resistant are an ideal choice for all tastes. High bending strength, remarkable strength, variety of colors, a set of models and very resistant properties, all these factors have contributed to the growing popularity of stone bench tops.
Student Interior Designers Often Learn About The History of Their Profession
in their training, interior designers, students often learn more about the history of their profession. This may be an important to contextualize their future careers. In this article, I will use my experience as an interior designer and educator, to discuss the history of this exciting industry. The first professional interior designers have been based in London – the British were fascinated by the Egyptian techniques of decoration and household items was the same for themselves. London families were desperate for an interior designer to create magical and accessorize rooms occupy its interior. As an interior designer, came to be recognized as professionals, they are increasingly the need to rely on history to create fantastic results. This was particularly true in project preparation of historic or listed buildings in London – they saw historical reflections as a means of preserving the past but look toward the future. The ancient Romans In ancient Rome, called for the citizens of comfort, luxury and wealth. These elements are still in the work of interior designers in the world today more important. The elaborate decorations, tapestries and masonry emblematic still as timeless and popular in London as in Tokyo or Sydney. The ancient Romans revered and loved high quality textiles custom furniture and expensive fabrics. MONKS Times After the collapse of Roman rule, took power and the church greatly discouraged the most creative designers of interior. luxurious interiors were removed and the interior designers were commissioned to calm and easy to install oak with dark lines and sharp edges. This influence was felt throughout Europe – from London to Florence. Renaissance
