I’m thankful to have been raised in the country and that my homesteading great gramma taught me the value of work and integrity at a young age. When I shake hands to start a new project there are several things a client of mine can be confident in:
1. I will communicate clearly and extensively about the scheduling of the project, the various steps involved, and the expected outcome.
2. I only start a new project when I am completely confident I can do it right the first time. I don’t do guesswork.
3. I will be on site at all times, I won’t just be managing the project from a distance.
4. Once I start a project it will be my main priority until it is complete.
5. Since construction/remodeling is a dynamic process I make sure to disclose any new information that arises and will give plenty of opportunity for a client to adjust the plan if needed.
This is the way I like to approach the business aspects of my projects because it keeps the stress down and lets me focus on the personal satisfaction I get from the building process. I enjoy it when I get to fix a significant problem like a door that doesn’t lock right. When I get to build something that will last for decades I know I’ve made a real impact. And I’m happy If I'm able to provide a creative way forward to what seemed out of reach of a clients budget.
My favorite thing about construction is when I'm driving around and see a project I did in the past. I've been building since 2001 so there's a lot of old projects to see. Before starting my professional career near Olympia, WA I grew up on a farm in eastern CO fixing and building everything from gates to sheds to roofs to fence. I’ve been in Albuquerque now for a couple years and love it.
In general I consider construction a “people” business, when something breaks or just doesn't perform as expected it's like a toothache; the longer it goes unaddressed the more overwhelming and painful it becomes. I enjoy the look of relief on a clients face when the "toothache" is fixed.
