Amerson Construction Group Inc

What You’re Actually Paying For Labor, Materials & Overhead Labor covers wages, supervision, permits, and job-site management. Material costs depend on quality and quantity (lumber, fixtures, etc.). Overhead (typically ~24–30%) includes insurance, equipment rentals, software, licenses, etc. Contractor Markups / Fees Standard contractor markup is around 10–20% on top of actual costs. Commercial GCs may charge 20–25%, sometimes more. This covers profit and incidental expenses. Be aware: a 25% fee is common and considered fair, particularly for complex projects or design-build work. Contract Model Matters Fixed-price (Stipulated Sum): Single all‑inclusive price—low transparency but high certainty. Cost-plus: You pay actual costs plus a known fee (%). More transparent, but final cost can vary. Builders often disclose a 15–25% fee. 🛎️ Additional Potential Charges Change Orders & Extras Altering scope mid-job usually triggers change‑order fees or additional markups. Rush Scheduling Want faster completion? We charge 5–10% extra to expedite the timeline.

1. Initial Discovery & Qualification Discovery Meeting: Meet to discuss the customer's vision, scope, budget, timeline, and any existing plans or designs—this shapes the project’s feasibility and next steps Qualification: Evaluate whether the project is suitable and profitable—contractors often prioritize jobs aligned with their expertise . 2. Scope Development & Needs Assessment Needs Assessment: Ask open-ended questions to understand goals, functional requirements, and stylistic preferences Preliminary Project Overview: Draft the project outline—scope, objectives, major milestones, potential challenges—to align expectations early 3. Estimating & Proposal Budget Estimate: Depending on lead seriousness, prepare a rough estimate or a detailed bid (including sub‑contractor quotes and itemized costs) Proposal Presentation: Provide a written proposal with scope, timeline, materials, labor, and fees. Offer tiered options if suitable 4. Contract & Onboarding Contract Signing: Develop a detailed contract covering scope, deliverables, payment schedule, change-order process, and legal terms (insurance, licenses, permits, etc.) Welcome Package: Share onboarding documents—scope summary, milestones, FAQ, communication plan, safety/compliance steps Client Questionnaire: Send questions to gather critical information—contacts, site logistics, priorities—ensuring no details are overlooked . 5. Kickoff & Project Planning Kickoff Meeting: Introduce your team, review scope, roles, timeline, communication protocols, tools (like PM platforms), and next steps . Pre-Construction Services: Include schematic review, value-engineering, permit planning, constructability analysis, and cost alignment—especially under GMP or cost-plus models . 6. Mobilization & Subcontractor Onboarding Site Prep: Order materials, secure permits, conduct utility locates—prepare the site. Subcontractor Onboarding: Prequalify subs, collect insurance/W‑9s, conduct safety orientations, clarify quality standards, integrate subcontractors into systems 7. Active Construction Scheduled Execution: Coordinate crews/trades to follow the plan; manage schedule buffers proactively Communication & Documentation: Maintain weekly check-ins, logs, change-order transparency; document decisions in writing (“to be clear is to be kind”) Quality & Safety Oversight: Execute ongoing inspections, ensure compliance, enforce safety procedures at site-level 8. Client Touchpoints & Feedback Regular Updates: Provide progress reports in writing; schedule bi‑weekly or monthly check-ins to keep clients aligned . Two‑Week Check-In: Revisit outstanding items and ensure momentum—such as missing details or documents . Change-Order Handling: Formalize any additions or deviations via written change-orders, with cost/time implications clarified. 9. Closeout & Handover Final Inspections & Punch List: Walk through with client, resolve deficiencies, verify completion. Documentation Delivery: Provide as-built drawings, operation manuals, warranties, maintenance guides. Client Satisfaction & Review: Collect formal feedback (what went well, what could improve). Offer continued support or warranty follow‑up 10. Project Review & Process Improvement Internal Debrief: Review what worked and what didn’t—process adjustments, lessons learned for future jobs .

Certified General Contractor with over 50 years of combined experience. Bachelors Degree in Business and Marketing. Retired Fire Fighter/Fire Inspector

Have done construction related work from an early age and have a love for building.

From design build residential to large commercial. I have worked all different types of clients.

Sawgrass Remodel which is on my projects page. This was a full kitchen and living room remodel that included new stairs, floors, cabinets, countertops, appliances, wood ceilings and entertainment console with fireplace, and paint. Turned out amazing! See the before and after photos associated.

Make sure they are properly licensed and have good reviews. Also communication is key so make sure they are getting your expectations or needs for the work being requested.

Budget for the project and decisions associated with selections for the project. Knowing the budget and what is desired as far as finishes greatly helps in the flow of the project