Sorry in advance if this long, it will be my last post regarding this topic.
First thing Monday morning I had the permit for the job pulled from my license at the building department, as well as filling out a code enforcement request, this means the city will send someone out to see if work is being performed with no active permit. As well, this weekend I printed up A. a detailed break down of what is exactly owed to me for the job for the homeowner. B. a liability waiver for the job as of Friday the 8th. C. a detailed breakdown of time spent on the job, including time spent at the building department for plan check and permit process. D. a printed copy that states that that my contract with the owner at this point is null and void and that I have no liability to this job as well as stating that the footings and slab passed inspection and were poured by me. I as well gave him a printed copy stating that he was in breech of contract and I could sue him for that as well as wrong full termination of said contract. I also informed the owner that I have digital photo’s of all aspects of the job. For this all to go away A. he needs to sign all copy’s that were sent to him and return them to me. B pay the full amount stated in copy breakdown that was sent to him by the end of the business day.
At this point I have faxed and emailed all of the above to the homeowners office.
Monday, mid day. I receive a phone call from the homeowner letting me know that he has a check for me and he can send it or I can pick it up. I was busy, so I sent one of my guys to pick up the check, as well as all signed copy’s that were sent to him. He did pay me in full , he signed all copy’s I requested, and he gave me a note regarding the situation.
I will spare you the details because it was all about him, his wife and the brother blah blah blah. He then went on to apologizing to me about the entire situation and assured me that it had nothing to do with the work that I do, how I manage my jobs or money blah blah blah.
So at this point I have been paid, it is minimal and at this point in the job I can really say that I have lost money when you include my time to draw the job from the start, bid the job, deal with the city, So not being able to finish the job was a total loser for me.
Running a construction and development co is not a easy task, you rely on a series of subcontractors, you source your materials from all over the map, you have to deal with city institutions, architects, designers, engineers and owners and developers, you have to coordinate everything into a finely tuned machine to make it all come together in the end as per spec, on time and on budget and at a quality that surpasses all expectations. As well as bidding work to keep the ball rolling. Aside from my carpenter’s, I am a one man band, right down to accounting and payroll. I even wear my tool bags everyday. Think it’s easy? Try it sometimes.
Now, for those of you that call me unethical for requesting a building inspector to be a hard *** on them. Saying I am a thief for taking building materials from the job that I purchased with my house accounts. Saying I bullied the home owners and calling me vindictive, you guys are a joke, and you don’t live in the real world. If you have ever been a general contractor or project manager, you would Know what it is like to run projects and deal with owners and money, instead you sit in the comfort of your home hiding behind your keyboard playing king of moral decisions and criticize me for the decisions that I have faced and how I have decided to handle them, well, the bottom line is that, had I not handled things the way I did, more then likely I would have been screwed out of more then just lumber. And besides, if we put all of you naysayers together, could you guys build a square box? And manage to bring in on time and budget? Or do I need to get my brother in law to finish it for you. My business is more then just me, I have employees and subs that rely on me for work. I carry the weight of keeping my people working so they can feed there families. I carry the financial burden to cover all costs, as well as payroll, until I collect from my jobs on a payment schedule. And in this day and economy it is not an easy task. Do I really need this ****, and from you guys too.
Those of you that were on my side and supported me with comments, thank you.
Remember, next time you hear a horror story about a general contractor, don’t be so quick to jump on the hate bandwagon, owners are just as much of a problem as bad contractors , architects and designers and engineers and city institutions.
I forgot to mention that I received a phone call from the building inspector, code enforcement went to the job this afternoon and found work being performed with no active permit, They have been red tagged and will need to supply the city with a drawing and re apply for the permit. Did I tell you that I have the only drawn plan.
Now, to go a different direction.
Creek rat, For some reason you are accusing me of threats, I never threatened anyone, at the jobsite or on this site. Fourfeathers , racist, really, What a delusional world some live in. After reading your posts I can say there is no way you work or ever have worked in the construction industry in the capacity where you keep track of the funds and manage and schedule labor along with all other logistics. Please stick to needle point with the nice old ladies down at the center where the only issue that pops up is bagel or Danish.
According to the rules and regulations of garagejournal, apparently it is a infraction to threaten or insult other members, I do not feel I threatened any one here, if I did, I apologize. What I did do, was tell a few members to fu$$ themselves . Anyway, I spent a day in garagejournal jail, it was cold in there and they only give you wonder bread and water, And they make you watch the guy from PBS That paints happy trees on a continuous loop, but I survived and will live to defend myself an other day. So instead of threatening you, Because that would be against the terms of garagejournal [ all people in this forum that were against me] I Hope your uterus’s fall out and menopause sets in very early for you. I would challenge you to the octagon, nothing settles things better then a good bare knuckle fight, but felt like bull would banish me from the island for that as well. And I just about figured out where to put the volley ball court, and I figured you would not show up anyway.
To Bull and Ryan, I had no idea this thread would turn into what it did when I came home from work on Friday and posted my rant. For mucking up your website, I am truly sorry and apologize
Let’s recap
I was let go from a job, with out notice. For an out of work brother in law. This put me out and forced me to scramble to keep my guys busy due to having everything scheduled for them for the next week. Among other things
I posted a rant
I was attacked by a few idiots that have no clue of the real world , who as well pee sitting down.
I defended my self
I was banned from the garagejournal
I received final payment and all signed copy’s to cover myself legally.
I wasted 20 minutes of my life typing this reply so all would know the outcome.
As of now, I am done with this topic and abuse and will not respond in this thread again.
Thank you. I am the Blue dog, I come here every week, have a good night. He takes a bow and exits the stage.
So here's to you blue dog
Btw I've called all the police by every poster in this thread and warned them that y'all speed, follow to close ,run red lights, etc . but don't worry if you follow the law ahem "codes" then you don"t have to worry!
Can i get the tongue out of my cheek its really cramped?