People often ask me how I got involved with construction, and I tell them – I was born into it.
My grandfather was a general contractor, my father was a general contractor, and I went to the Construction Engineering and Management Program at Purdue University – so it’s really all I know and what I’ve been doing all my life. I enjoy it immensely, which is why I continue to do it after all these years.
This morning I received a call from a potential client that wanted to talk about renovating a building. Now, were they looking for someone who was the least expensive contractor to do the job? Or were they looking for a construction professional who would be their partner, help them make decisions through both the design and construction phases, and offer the best value for their construction dollar? The answer to these questions determines if CCB is a good fit for their project, and if their project is a good fit for CCB.
After discussing project specifics with this individual, I concluded that they were ultimately looking for a “just get it done” contractor – which is perfectly fine – but I had to tell them that CCB just wouldn’t be the best fit for their project.
Now some people will read this and think “he just turned down a job,” but I went on to explain to him that CCB is in the business of being a true construction partner. This individual was in the market for a “just get it done” contractor, and that just isn’t CCB. We like to view ourselves as part-time construction professionals on our clients team – a team that not only can guide our clients through all phases of construction, but a team that’s also there for their future endeavors.
A friend of mine once told me that you can realistically deliver only two of the following three things during a construction project: impeccable quality, low cost, and timely completion. It is virtually impossible to have all three, and if you value time and quality as much as we do, then naturally we may not always be the lowest cost contractor – but we will bring you the best value.
If you think CCB is the right teammate for you and your construction needs, let’s have a chat!