Commercial and Residential Construction
Professional General Contractor Tampa Bay
As a General Contractor, performing and pricing projects of various types exposes us to all kinds of situations and challenges. With that experience and exposure, we come to realize that every project is unique and typically requires specific pricing that cannot fit a one-size-fits-all strategy. However, the majority of projects, both Residential and Commercial, have …
Estimating a project is one part science and one part art/experience. One of my favorite parts of my job is meeting with a client at a property and discussing the proposed project. It allows me to assist the client with understanding the process, what decisions will need to be made, and provide recommendations/advice where necessary. …
I am often asked when a project should be permitted or not. In most cases, it is always good to error on the side of planning to get a permit. Obvious situations like a house addition, new bathroom, or new garage should always be permitted. When projects like these are performed, you want to make …
A lot of people do not know how to properly review or ask for contractor qualifications prior to hiring them for work on their properties. Hiring the wrong person or company can cause problems and increase liability for the Owner, which could cause legal issues, lost money, and a lot of headaches. Owner’s can take …
Over the past few years, we have had a lot of experience with the full range of FHA 203K Loan options. It is a large part of our business and recently has accounted for nearly 50% of our residential projects. The majority of our 203K work has been the 203K Streamline loan, however, there is …
In order to expand my services and provide customers with an all-inclusive option to meet their needs, I have opened up a sister company to provide a full range of Handyman Services. The company is named Hybrid Handyman LLC and it will function separately to Hybrid Construction. Two of my partners, Vinny Tuccio and Nil …
It is very important that Owners only use licensed and insured contractors. Unfortunately, there are many people and businesses working without one or both, especially in the State of FL. Unlicensed and/or Uninsured contractors offer little or no protections and can become a huge risk for anyone hiring them to do work. Not to mention, …
One of the most important parts of pricing a project, I typically recommend, is a separate contingency. A contingency can be take a lot of pressure off both, the Contractor and the Owner, if it is included and understood from the very beginning. It can be considered an Owner’s contingency, a Contractor’s contingency, or both. …
There are a number of different ways to approach any type of construction project, whether it is commercial or residential, a remodel, addition, or new construction, a process should be followed. Unfortunately, many contractors do not have a proper process and many projects can go down the wrong path quickly. Many problems can be avoided …
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While I am in the business of being a General Contractor, I understand the thought process and concerns that many business or home owners may have. My biggest concern is that many owners may not want to ‘bother’ a General Contractor for an estimate or some pricing feedback when they may be early in the …
