ProfitDig's Jeff Spencer talks about his preferred brands of heavy construction equipment (based on his extensive experience) and discusses the concept of "or equal to" materials.

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Construction contractor, Luke Fielder, gives his advice for how to repair a damaged driveway.

Any gravel driveway without a finished surface like asphalt will require period maintenance. Making sure your sub-grade is correct is the first step. Make sure your base stone is dropped on an even surface. Ditches need to carry your water away from the driveway. Water should not be allowed to flow across a road.

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The ProfitDig guys talk about tilt-up construction, a form of construction in which concrete walls are poured in forms on the construction site and then lifted to form walls of a building. How does it work? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Watch now and find out.

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The guys talk about weird things they have seen on a jobsite - such as a guy who left to get a tool from his truck and then showed back up with it months later. Have a laugh with the guys as they talk about jobsite ridiculousness.

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Wally Rankin, from Trout Creek Home Inspections, LLC, gives his take on the state of the economy from his perspective as a home inspector. As Wally explains, home inspections have died down quite a bit in his market area, likely indicative of the overall market in an environment of inflation and higher interest rates.

The guys have a laugh, as usual, while discussing a very serious topic.

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Being your own General Contractor on a construction project, such as a home build, is difficult if you are not highly experienced in the construction industry. Jerry explains the difficulties that someone he knows well has experienced while acting as her own GC. Jeff explains that the GC must elicit bids from subs for every part of the project that cannot be self-performed (which is likely most of it). From excavation to roofing, plumbing, electrical and everything else, there is a LOT that must be dealt with, and it must be done correctly to pass codes. Though it is difficult, IT CAN BE DONE!

So listen in as the guys talk about how to be your own General Contractor.

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The ProfitDig guys break out into an economics discussion regarding interest rates. How are rising interest rates affecting the construction industry? How are they affecting new home construction? Home loan applications are at their lowest rate since 1995. A recent home building rebound likely reflects permits approved many months ago. Can the construction industry survive while rates remain high? What should a contractor do? Listen in!

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The ProfitDig guys talk all about easements, which are agreements to allow you to perform work on someone else's property. As Jeff Spencer explains, it is important to record, takes notes and time-stamped photos about the condition of the property before you do any work. Look for cracks in foundations and anything else that could be affected by your work. When the job is done, be sure to restore the property to equal or better value than it was before you entered the property.

Listen in on this important discussion led by a seasoned construction industry veteran!

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Don't get burned by the contracts you sign! In today's ProfitDig video, the guys discuss various topics including:

On a project, you become part of the business of the General Contractor.
Make sure your scope of work is specified in the contract.
If it is a long contract with a company you have never worked with before, consult an attorney.
Language in proposals to protect your interests.
Daily jobsite documentation to protect you in court cases.

And more! If you deal with construction contracts, you need to give this a watch.

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The ProfitDig guys talk about the importance of daily jobsite documentation. Jeff Spencer talks about using contractors' daily diaries to document information such as jobsite conditions, weather, or any other factors that might affect the work that gets done on a particular day. This information is invaluable in situations such as a court case. You need to be able to explain what happened on a particular day, or set of days.

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