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Stephen Searles II- Blueprints & Beyond: Exploring the Construction Industry
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Stephen Searles II, a construction pro with nearly 30 years of experience. From his early days on job sites with his father's company to full-time trade school and advanced studies in project management and civil engineering, Stephen's passion for construction runs deep. He's dabbled in real estate investing and served as a trusted general contractor for investors, all driven by his unwavering love for the craft. For Stephen, construction isn't just a job—it's a lifelong pursuit of mastery and dedication.
In this episode Dante and Stephen discuss:
- Keeping Construction Projects on Time and Budget
- Navigating Challenges in Construction Projects
- Choosing and Working with Subcontractors
- Contingency Reserves and Industry Updates
- Social Media: The Ultimate Construction Resource
Key Takeaways:
- The importance of establishing a detailed schedule and budget to keep construction projects on track
- Challenges faced in construction projects, such as material delays and unforeseen circumstances, and the need for flexibility
- The process of selecting and working with subcontractors as a general contractor, including competitive bids and clear scope of work
- Contingency reserves in construction projects and how contractors stay updated on industry changes
- The role of social media platforms in providing free access to the latest construction knowledge and techniques for contractors and homeowners
“ As a contractor, we always try to do our very best to, once the budget is established, we try to do our very best to make sure that we don't go over budget, because we understand that whether the client has a little amount of money or a lot of money, no one wants to spend more than what they anticipate is spending.”
- Stephen Searles II
Connect with Stephen Searles II:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-searles-ii-94433752/
Email: sasearlesii@gmail.com
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