Whatever will I do with myself: FACEBOOK DOWN
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Comments (17)Normally, a Construction Contract might give an Owner control of the Design and Documentation and allow purchasing of certain specified materials delivered to the site, but the General Contractor would have full control of the Work including Means & Methods and Safety. It is possible to add a clause to the Contract for the Owner's Forces but it should clearly stipulate what Work that would be for, how it would be scheduled and coordinated, and how the liability and insurance would be divided. The other major concern (as others have mentioned) is that removing Work from the Contract reduces the GC's income and in most contracts the GC is allowed to retain the OH&P (markup) if it was not specifically excluded. However, contractors are finding it difficult to keep their forces busy much less make a profit so it may be wise to negotiate with your favored contractor early rather than bidding the project. It's difficult to beat a low markup on a Cost of the Work contract if you can supply some of the materials. But be careful about what you supply because the quality of internet materials is generally lower than what an architect would specify and the installer/GC would have no responsibility for failure and it opens up the possibility that the manufacturer and installer will blame each other for a failure and you will be left holding the bag. So, it is often wiser to let the GC supply the materials at a reduced markup. I am finding that many will forgo any markup for costs over an Allowance so low allowance values can work in your favor (if you anticipate the inevitable cost overruns in your contingency budget). But I find that the lowest cost method is a Cost of the Work with a Fixed Fee and a 50/50 Shared Savings (with or without a Guaranteed Maximum Price) because it most closely aligns the interests of the Owner and the GC (something that is completely missing in most projects whether you realize it or not). But that usually requires a very knowledgeable GC willing to do the paper work and an experienced Owner, Consultant, or architect to monitor it....See MoreFacebook is down
Comments (3)Mine comes back and then crashes again. Can't get in at the moment. Twitter is buzzing about it. So what should we talk about? Here is a link that might be useful: facebook down...See MoreFacebook - Do I really want to do that!
Comments (32)I joined Facebook a few months ago and like it a lot. I've re-connected with a lot of people who used to be in our church, and a bunch more from college and law school. These are people I always liked, but we grew apart over time, as people do. I probably wouldn't sit down and write them an email or a letter or call them, but Facebook provides just a bit of contact. I'm interested to see their kids and hear a little about their jobs, and I like the odd comment about something interesting in their lives. This is about the right amount of contact for a number of my cousins, too. I am fond of them, but we really only see one another at funerals. I like seeing a little more of them on FB. I don't send food or hugs, I take lots of quizzes but post few of them, and I block posts from anyone who plays "Mafia Wars." I have things set to be pretty private, too. I also love the "Six Degrees of Separation" aspect, where you discover that an acquaintance from work knows your kid's friend's mom.:)...See MoreI know what I need to do, I just can't bring myself to say goodbye.
Comments (37)I'm so sorry. I was in your shoes this time last year. I knew our almost 13 year old German Shorthair Pointer was at the end of his life, and I was thinking I'd wait until after Christmas, but I realized that I needed to do it the right thing for him even though it was hard for me. We put him down on Dec. 17. :( I probably waited a bit too long, and I didn't realize how much stress I'd been under thinking about whether or not it was the right time until he was gone. There was almost a sense of relief. Missing him wasn't as difficult as wondering and worrying about whether or not I was doing the right thing. We all still miss him terribly, though. When the time comes, I highly recommend getting a vet to come to your house. It was so peaceful and less stressful than taking him to the office....See Moresalonva
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