Hello, everyone.
This is Enta.
Lately, we’ve been receiving requests for cost estimates and design work from city hall and construction consulting firms.
It's fine that they're coming, but even though it says "urgent," they didn't specify the soil type or list any requirements...
"How the heck am I supposed to do this?!" is what I find myself thinking late at night, lol.
I suppose thinking, “I’ll just do it at night without checking during the day,” is probably where the mistake lies, but...
I wish they would at least send the minimum required documents.
But that's beside the point.
I received a call from the general contractor regarding the job site we were assigned during our first sales call the other day.
According to the general contractor, “Ground anchor work is specialized and particularly difficult in areas where there is water.”
"And there are only about two companies in this region that can handle this difficult work—ours and another (major) company."
"That contractor is sketchy, isn't he? I think it's going to end in disaster!"
Apparently, that's what another company told them, lol.
So, what's the deal?
Is it really that hard?
So when they said that, I replied, “Well, it is a bit special, but it’s a conventional method.”
"I just dig a hole, put in the prestressed steel strand, pour in the grout—it’s just nerve-wracking, though."
"And the 'major contractors' those people are talking about are actually construction companies like ours."
"I think what we end up doing is the same, though."
"The only question now is whether we can handle the construction management."
That's how I explained it.
Someone asked me, “Is everything okay with construction management?” so,
"We're a small company, but we've got the technical know-how, so don't worry!" I replied, lol.
Well, when it comes to ground anchor work in particular, I’ve managed the installation of thousands of them since my days as a subcontractor, and,
Now that I’m a contractor, I install hundreds of them every year, so my experience is on a whole different level.
There’s plenty of know-how out there on what to do in situations like this—this or that.
Well, I've pretty much written about that on my blog, lol.
And since I’ve been involved in construction management longer than I’ve been a contractor, I still feel like a construction manager (myself), lol.
But it really made me realize once again just how tough it is to land a job, lol.
There's a constant barrage of interference, isn't there? (Is everyone desperately trying to trip each other up?)
Apparently, he kept asking where the construction work would be done.
What if I get caught? Will they call me??
When you think about it, it's kind of super scary, lol.
If I get a call, I'll let you know what the situation is at that time.
See you later.
Good evening. So you’re landing subcontracts and getting a ton of backlash? I bet you’re getting a lot of heat from the subcontractors that the prime contractor usually uses. No matter what industry you’re in, you’re bound to get some backlash when you take on a job. If you take work away from the main contractor—whether it’s a project you’re collaborating on or a job from another industry—the backlash will be even worse. (lol) Regardless of the industry, as long as the terms are right and everyone—prime contractors and subcontractors alike—can make a profit, I’m the type who’ll go all out to land the job as the prime contractor (lol). When you go for a job as the prime contractor, the backstabbing and sabotage are way worse than when you’re just a subcontractor (haha).
Thank you for your hard work.
I think it’s okay for me to go since I helped with the design, but the original contractor is pretty upset lol (maybe the sales rep?).
That said, there's just nothing we can do about this, is there?
It's up to the general contractor to decide.
But I’m the type who tries to avoid trouble as much as possible because it’s such a hassle, lol.
It's crazy how the general contractors interact with each other, isn't it? It's terrifying lol