How Do I Build In A Bad Economy?

kcebmij

I am starting a new house next week and need to keep my cost low in order to succeed in this economy.

I would like to get some suggestions on keeping my cost down.

jmic

Don't pay your subs.

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Joe

rbsremodeling

and definitely don't build to code.

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Jason Whipple

Use crapy windows

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joasis

There is a book available, Building an Affordable House
By Fernando Pages Ruiz, that is a bible to building on value. Highly recommended for spec home types....and yes, I have it as well.

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mickeyco

Out here the guys are stretching out the builds and hoping for things to pick up. We're screwed either way, we just won't know how bad until after the election results. I know 300 + employees that will be looking for new jobs and having a hard time paying their mortgage if we get "change".

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Bkessler

Well if we get change everyone who is supported by the goverment will probably have more money to put into the economy.

Cdat

Aim for a market that is doing well right now. People ain't buying new so much as holding on to what they have and improving it.

wyoming 1

use illeagals I heard they work cheap then on payday have the ice people show up an hour before pay time

Magnettica

Use pine instead of Douglas fir like Carmella's father did on Soprano's.

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NorthstarNC

Best quote ever. I giggled when I heard that one in the show.

mdshunk

"I'd gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today"

mickeyco

That's a very Whimpy response.


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chris klee

unless you sell rims i dont think it will help us.

mickeyco

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Double-A

Three things... get bids, get contracts and hold your schedule tight tight tight

Time is money and the quicker you're in and out with good quality work the quicker you get off that construction loan

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MGSProperties

Great answer!

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onenia

You took the words right out of my mouth!

Nia

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fathersonfab

What City, Town, State are you building in?
IS this a remodel or ground up?

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