To prepare a realistic bid so that clients are not surprised by additional costs after the project begins, Bill Keilty invites his subcontractors to a diagnostic conference or a “bid party.” “It has cut down 80% to 90% of unforeseen change orders,” says the owner of Keilty Construction in Boise, Idaho. More
When Bill Keilty's field employees threaten to go into business for themselves, the Boise, Idaho, remodeler sits them down for a reality check. “For the most part, they're just going for the money,” the owner of Keilty Construction says. More