The surest way to consistent, effective cost containment is building solid alliances with trade partners.
I grew up a builder’s son and spent a lot of time on jobsites from an early age. Working alongside trades and earning money as a general laborer at a young age was great, but the real benefit was exposure to contract negotiations, where I’d see my father negotiate price, payment terms, and future work on nearly a daily basis.
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