This is a subject that we as painters need to discuss and that's we need to get along better with the contractors (or GC's) it's not always the easiest thing for us since us painters are a different breed but in the long run it will be most beneficial to us and our business if we do.
Contractors want things done there way and there used to dealing with subs that give them a hard time so they can be rather demanding on you sometimes but that is really not that big a deal when you understand that we can usually benefit by this when they push us to complete a task because that will get us closer to our next draw and put more money in our pockets.
I tell all my guys that if the GC wants them to help him move a door or carry in some trim then do it because that will make him less demanding on you and maybe not be standing over you so much.
We all need to learn to work better and more effectively with each other since most new construction jobs last between 1 and 3 months. That's longer then some relationships.
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