Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Tips for Finding A Home Builder



People say that it's difficult to find good help these days, and if you're working in the construction industry you probably agree with that sentiment.  Lizzio Development Group and other construction groups have had their share of workers, and when you hire your employees you want to make sure that you're getting the best help possible.  If you're planning on hiring more employees for your building company, try following these tips when you decide on who you'll hire.

Choose Someone Who Fits Your Style

If your company builds residential homes in rural areas, construction workers that have only worked on city projects probably wouldn't be the best fit for your business.  It's good to have some variety with your employees, the different perspectives and experience could give your company some fresh ideas.  You do want some variety, but you don't want someone who is operating on the opposite end of the spectrum. 

Think About Complexity

This ties in with choosing someone who fits your construction and working style.  All construction projects aren't created equal, and there are some projects that will take more time and effort to finish than others.  If your work tends to be complicated you should hire people who have more experience in your field. 

Get References From Previous Clients

References are a strange thing in the world of construction and architecture.  Many people in the business use their physical work as their reference ("just Google image search ______ and you can see my work for yourself! "), or they'll use other fellow workers as references and not the actual clients they've worked for.  Ask for contact information from their previous managers and clients, and judge their work and work ethic by what they say.

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