Working with Contractors

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.

Remebering 9 11

I am extremely sorry that I didn't get a chance to post on the worst tragedy this country has ever known, Sept, 11. This date should forever be in our hearts our minds and our culture and
I was amiss not to post on it.

This country has had many tradegies to deal with but none were as tragic as having our innocent men and women be killed through those ruthless acts of terrorism.
It should haunt us until those bastards that are responsible are brought to a proper justice.

Many dates about our country stay ingrained in our minds but none should be as memorable as 9 11. This is a date that changed our country forever.

We must never let our children forget.