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What are the options available to you when paying international contractors? 💼 Check them out: ✅Hourly Pay: Contractors invoice for hours worked, providing flexibility for ongoing projects. ✅Per-Project Payments: Offer predictability but pose risks if project scopes change; payment occurs upon project completion. ✅Upfront Payments: Pay the full amount before work begins, ensuring commitment but carrying higher business risk. ✅Down Payments: Build trust by making partial payments upfront, mitigating risks for both parties. ✅Retainers: Provide stability for ongoing work with regular payments, akin to a salary. Always remember that there's no one-size-fits-all solution. the optimal schedule depends on the following factors. ✅nature of your project, ✅ relationship between you and the contractor, and ✅ legal considerations. Whatever you do, always ensure that you take these ingredients serious: Communication, negotiation, and documentation. 🌐 #Monday #RemoteWork #LinkedIn #GlobalContracting #PaymentSchedules #Freelancing #BusinessStrategy

5 Game Changers in Establishing an Offshore Office: Here’s what I learned from establishing an offshore office in Eastern Europe: Networking: Connect with local executives to learn about government incentives, hiring norms, other specifics, and deadlines to apply for incentives. Location Insight: Choose office locations near major transit hubs and plan for bike or transit facilities to attract future employees. Temporary Space: Plan for delays in signing the lease and outfitting the office by securing a temporary workspace for 6 months. Accounting Setup: Allow time to establish systems for leases, salaries, procurement, taxes, and contracts for the function in a new country. Cultural Norms: Respect local time-off practices and plan projects around public holidays and key members’ leave schedules. These insights can significantly smooth the process and enhance the success of your offshore expansion.

Permits. The word itself can send shivers down the spine of any construction project manager. The complex permitting process is notorious for causing delays and frustration. Here at FHR contracting, we understand the importance of timely construction. Delays can cost you money and disrupt your entire project timeline. That's why we take a proactive approach to permit acquisition, ensuring your project stays on track. We start the permitting process early in the project timeline, working closely with architects and engineers to ensure all necessary documentation is prepared and submitted efficiently. We maintain open communication with permitting authorities, addressing any questions or concerns promptly to avoid delays. Beyond Permits, FHR contracting Ensures Overall Timeliness. Our commitment to timely completion goes beyond permits. - We create detailed schedules that factor in potential challenges and establish realistic timelines. - Our experienced project managers oversee every stage, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and milestones are met on time. - We maintain open communication with you throughout the project, keeping you informed and involved in decision-making. - We have a history of delivering projects on time and within budget. Contact us today for a free consultation! We'll discuss your project and develop a plan to bring your vision to life, on time and within budget. 📱 07852 840586 📧 [email protected] #constructionpermits #delays #constructionmanagement #futurehomesresidential #planning #communication #timelycompletion #constructionproject

If you are considering hiring administrative support for your construction business, you likely have a lot of questions. What kind of tasks can they help with? Where do I even begin? At Virtual Construction Assistants, we are here to help you find and hire quality administrative support to grow your business and get time back in your day. Read more:

🚀 The Irish Construction Sector is Booming🚀 With large-scale residential developments, and rising demand for commercial spaces, Ireland's construction industry is thriving right now. This growth is opening up exciting opportunities for professionals across all levels, from project managers to engineers and beyond. 🛠️ Why Now is the Perfect Time to Make a Job Move: Current Hiring Demand – Companies are filling key roles today to meet project demands. Career Growth – The market is booming, offering excellent opportunities for advancement and better salary packages. Job Security – With so many projects underway, now is the time to secure a stable, long-term role. 🔑 Why Go Through Us? -We work with leading companies in the construction sector, offering ample opportunities across various projects. -We can provide a salary check to ensure you're being paid what you're worth. -Our team will help polish your CV to ensure it grabs attention -We’ll handle the negotiation process to secure the best offer for you 📩 For a confidential chat, salary check, or CV advice, email me at [email protected] #ConstructionJobs #IrelandConstruction #CareerMove #JobOpportunities #HiringNow #ConstructionBoom #ProjectManager #EngineeringJobs #ProjectManager #ConstructionManager #SiteManager #QuantitySurveyor #SkilledTrades #JobSearch #CareerGrowth #SalaryCheck #CVAdvice #NegotiationSupport #NowHiring #Recruitment

To all my legal and contract management professionals working on an expat contract abroad: did your employers give you support during the offer phase to make a more informed decision? 📖 Moving from project to project, country to country, is at the basis of many people’s lives working in the construction industry! 🏗️ But while the ambition to join exciting new projects is often high, sometimes it’s not enough to make a decision to move - especially if this involves a whole family with kids 👨👩👦 There are so many aspects to consider before moving and I noticed that, unfortunately, not many employers offer the help needed to give the candidate a full picture of the opportunity. From a candidate perspective, it’s not that easy to find out more about aspects such as: - taxation and social security systems in the country - schooling options for the kids - cost and quality of life overall Sometimes even just a chat with someone from the company who is already living in the project location could help a lot understanding the living and legal conditions of the country! 🌎 And this would have a huge impact on the candidate to make a more informed and convinced decision. So I’m asking my network: did your employers support you understanding such aspects before moving? And if not, how did you manage to do it yourself?

A great point here by Matt Verderamo It also applies to sales. Be willing to walk away if you can’t find a fair agreement on price or don’t find a way to build a relationship with the customer. #sales #mindset

Navigating city bureaucracy can be daunting. But did you know that many cities offer an expedited process for certain types of requests? Houston is no exception. Fast-track your permit or application process with valuable insights and tips from Permit Us Now’s article "Contractors: 5 things to Look Into when Considering Cities Expedited Plan Review Process." 🔗 Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/ggVzu4uz #BuildSafe #PermitUsNow #buildingpermits #projectmanagement #consulting #permitting #buildingcodes #gettingstarted #howto #contractor #contractors #subcontractor

We must show more appreciation for our support staff. You will hear me talking a lot about the unsung heroes of construction on LinkedIn and wherever else I get the chance to do so. But what / who exactly are they and why are they so vital to construction? For context, I have been recruiting what would traditionally be called “support staff” in the construction sector for nearly 5 years, with 100% focus on this niche since 2022. The term “support staff” bothers me. It suggests that these are inferior roles merely existing to assist the more important roles. Of course, the term isn’t unique to construction or the world of employment – we have support acts preceding headline acts at concerts – but I can’t help but think this has taken on a greater level of context within construction where support roles are often an afterthought or at their worst, all thrown under the “it’s just admin” banner. This practice of lumping everything under admin has to stop. 1 – It’s disrespectful to people specialising in roles such as Document Control, Information Management, HR and project coordination. 2 – It’s disrespectful to people working in admin who are professionals in their own right and have their own set of skills unique to each different employee. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. The amazing people who take on these “support” roles (the unsung heroes of construction) are more-often-than-not the glue that holds the pieces together and quite simply, without them, projects would never be delivered and contractors would fall apart. So, let’s not undervalue such a core community of workers in the construction sector and instead embrace, highlight and appreciate their work. Please feel free to tag the unsung heroes in your business and demonstrate your appreciation. I’ll start with our very own Tracey, who diligently runs our office, maintains our systems and brings a much-needed air of calm in an otherwise hectic environment. We couldn’t do what we do without you. #unsungheroes #construction #support #admin

5 signs that you're ready to become a contractor: 1. Craving Independence: If you’re yearning for more control over your work and career, contracting offers the freedom to choose your projects and clients. 2. Financial Goals: Contractors often have the potential to earn more than permanent employees. If you’re looking to boost your income, this might be the right path for you. 3. Diverse Experience: Contracting can provide opportunities to work on varied projects across different industries, enriching your professional experience. 4. Market Demand: Check the demand for your skills in the market. High demand means better opportunities and rates for contractors. 5. Preparedness: Ensure you’re ready with the necessary knowledge, financial cushion, and a robust network to support your transition. Embrace the flexibility and potential rewards of contracting. It could be the next big step in your career! 🚀 #Contracting #FreelanceLife #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment