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Project management roles and responsibilities for contractors are both many and varied. The specific roles depend on the size of the construction company. The typical local contractor, with a couple of employees takes on the role of a project manager, business owner, customer service representative, as well as worker (Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician, etc.). As the scale of the company and scope of the projects increase, the role of a project manager comes more into focus. Below, we’ll discuss some of the major responsibilities that a project manager handles daily, regardless of the company’s size. Planning For the construction company to...

As tempting as it may be, cost should not be the driving factor in choosing the right wood for your project. Typically, softwood such as pine and poplar are less expensive. That’s not a problem, if you’re building a simple shelf or making crown moldings. If you’re building something that requires a little more durability, then those are not the choices for you. The largest determining factor in the wood that you will choose is the project itself. What are you building? Obvious question, sure but when it comes to wood, certain varieties are best suited for certain projects. For...