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How are you making the most of summer? Drop your go-to summer GIFs in the comments. #SummerVibes #SummerGIFs #bookkeeping #accounting #bookkeeper #quickbooks #InteriorDesigner #InteriorDesigners #InteriorDesignerslife #Architect #Architects #Architecture #WappingersFallsBookkeeper #WappingersFallsAccountant #NewYorkBookkeeper #NewYorkAccountant #MTYBookkeeping

I've noticed a trend where local builders are nominating architectural designers as the principal designer for building control applications , but the architectural designers' services are often limited to plans only. For those working in domestic residential projects, what are your approaches to the principal designer and dutyholder roles? Are you charging extra fees for project management responsibilities, or are these duties included within your current fee structure and scope of work? I'd love to hear how others are handling this situation. #principaldesigners #buildingregulations

Because with enough coffee, nothing is impossible. Which type of coffee are you? #CoffeeFirst #Entrepreneur #bookkeeping #accounting #bookkeeper #quickbooks #InteriorDesigner #InteriorDesigners #InteriorDesignerslife #Architect #Architects #Architecture #WappingersFallsBookkeeper #WappingersFallsAccountant #NewYorkBookkeeper #NewYorkAccountant #MTYBookkeeping

"What Happens if a Client Fails to Appoint a Principal Designer or Principal Contractor?" . ⬇ . This note applies to building works in connection with a business. What happens if a client fails to appoint a principal designer or a principal contractor under the building regulations? The client must fulfil the duties of the principal designer and principal contractor under the building regulations until someone is appointed to those roles. #ktcl #buildingregulations #clientinconstruction #constructionlaw #principaldesigner #principalcontractor

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What’s great about the construction industry anyway? Here are some things: 1) Great Salary/Benefits… I’ve been a union electrician for 23 years and I’ve been fortunate to have been able to provide for myself and my children as well as invest capital into other ventures to further secure my future. I’ve also been able to travel all over the world, and despite how many countries I’ve been to, the list keeps growing. 2) A Rewarding Career… It’s a great feeling to look across the NYC skyline and say that my craftsmanship is part of many of those buildings. I get the same feeling whenever I travel from either airport or if I catch a Mets or Yankees game; Also hospitals, water treatment facilities, and many infrastructure projects in the NYC subway system. 3) It’s both Physically and Mentally Challenging… Every project presents its own challenges. Some jobs are more labor intensive and require more physical strength. Some are more detailed and complex and require more meticulousness. Also, you’re constantly using your mind to plan, execute and make adjustments in the field whether in design, layout or the build. 4) Comradery and Competition… We have a lot of laughs on the job, and still get the job done. Additionally, I often run into some guys that I worked as an apprentice over 20 years ago, and it’s like we never lost contact. And the competition can get intense sometimes. Sometimes it’s friendly and sometimes it’s adversarial, but that’s what I think is great about it. Everyone just knows what they need to do, to produce something that we can all be proud of. Lastly, there are many areas that need to improve in the construction industry. But the negatives can never outweigh the positives, in my opinion. What do you think about the construction industry? By the way, shout out to Patrick Bet-David for creating great merch…this Valuetainment shirt has become a talking point lately.

Architects - ever wondered what the difference is between bookkeepers, tax agents and Virtual CFO's? CFO's deal in the past, present and future = 3D Tax and bookkeeping take a present and historical perspective = 2D More like shop drawings and filling out the paperwork for a certificate of occupancy Want to bring your business plans to life? #virtualcfo #architects #architecture

"Our place feels run down and outdated" sound like something you've thought of before? If you said yes, it's time to look into hiring a general contractor. We take the stress out of renovations and repairs, getting it done right the first time. That's where we come in, we can help! #apartmentinspiration #homerenovations #homerepairs #renovationspecialists #bathroomrenovation #kitchenremodel #basementrenovation #generalcontractor #apartmentideas #renovationtips

Building Together: A Shoutout to the Makers of Our Cities and Communities. At 33 Pines, we recognize that our cities and communities are not just built on plans and aspirations, but on the collective strength of an entire industry. We celebrate every contributor who turns the dream of development into towering realities. 👷 Contractors - Your vision and management bring together the many pieces of this complex puzzle. You lead with integrity and ensure that every project is a testament to quality and craftsmanship. 🔗 Suppliers - You are the lifelines of our operations, providing the essential materials that become the bones of our buildings. Your reliability ensures that we never have to compromise on our promise of excellence. 🏭 Manufacturers - Your innovative solutions and resilient products set the standards for modern construction. Your commitment to excellence supports our ambition to build landmarks that last. 🚛 Distributors - Your seamless networks and timely deliveries keep our projects moving forward. Your logistical expertise ensures that distance and time never stand in the way of progress. 🛠️ Service Providers - From the concrete pourers to the crane operators, from the electricians to the plumbers, your skilled hands and dedicated hearts are the force that powers every project. 👷♀️ Foremen and Field Workers - You are the heroes on the ground, translating plans into action with every brick laid, pipe, or duct installed. Your expertise and dedication underpin the success of our endeavors. 🔍 Architects and Engineers - Your blueprints are the genesis of innovation. Your meticulous designs and calculations breathe life into structures that define our skylines. 📏 Surveyors and Inspectors - Your precise measurements and keen eyes ensure that every structure stands strong and meets the highest standards. 🌳 Landscapers and Interior Designers - You add the final touches that transform spaces into places, crafting environments that inspire and comfort. Together, we are more than a network; we are a community of builders, thinkers, and dreamers. Each of you plays an indispensable role in shaping the spaces where life unfolds, and memories are made. So, here’s to the contractors who coordinate, the suppliers who sustain, the manufacturers who innovate, the distributors who deliver, the service providers who execute, and to every hand and mind that contributes to the construction of our cities and communities. #BuildingCommunities #ConstructionIndustry #Teamwork #33Pines #Construction #LetsBuildTogether