YanukExcavating
Civil/Environmental
- Jan 11, 2010
- 2
Hello forum,
I have been doing small residential excavating/site work for the past 5 years. I am looking to expand my business into small commercial and more 'complex' projects. Most of our work is site work for new homes, additions, septic systems, grading, ponds, topsoil, hydro seed/sod, etc. I have had several opportunities to bid site work for small stores, a large church, and a few similar projects. However, the blueprints look very complicated (compared to a 5000 sq/ft house) and I do not have any experience with commercial work. Aside from doing the actual work, I also have no idea how to price commercial projects, so I would need help in this area as well.
I am sure it looks more intimidating than it really is but I still would like some input from you guys regarding where I could start. I am looking for recommendations for some books, online classes, etc. I have a bachelors in computer science & in business administration so I am not scared of reading and cramming information. I also looked into the option of a training school in Florida but aside from taking a month off to go there for school and $10k cost, I am afraid that it may just teach me beginner stuff I already know.
ANY information/input would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Yuri Y.
I have been doing small residential excavating/site work for the past 5 years. I am looking to expand my business into small commercial and more 'complex' projects. Most of our work is site work for new homes, additions, septic systems, grading, ponds, topsoil, hydro seed/sod, etc. I have had several opportunities to bid site work for small stores, a large church, and a few similar projects. However, the blueprints look very complicated (compared to a 5000 sq/ft house) and I do not have any experience with commercial work. Aside from doing the actual work, I also have no idea how to price commercial projects, so I would need help in this area as well.
I am sure it looks more intimidating than it really is but I still would like some input from you guys regarding where I could start. I am looking for recommendations for some books, online classes, etc. I have a bachelors in computer science & in business administration so I am not scared of reading and cramming information. I also looked into the option of a training school in Florida but aside from taking a month off to go there for school and $10k cost, I am afraid that it may just teach me beginner stuff I already know.
ANY information/input would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Yuri Y.