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The Unfiltered Female Site Manager
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Subcontractors and Builders
In this section I intend to share some valuable tips, personal experiences and opinions before you pick a contractor or builder.
This is a huge decision and not one that should be clouded by excitement. Slow down, it's better to do your research and pick the right company for your job!


Understanding Site Variations and Avoiding Unexpected Costs
A site variation (or extra) refers to any addition to a job not included in the original agreement e.g. quote, specification. For...
Sophie Mitchell
Mar 123 min read
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The purpose and content overview of this blog
I'm thrilled to share my knowledge through this blog! I truly believe I was one of the top site managers around. I absolutely love...
Sophie Mitchell
Mar 114 min read
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Transparency Construction. How we price and quote our works.
I have detailed our job pricing strategy on my About page. I feel it is a very clear pricing system. Materials - I will thoroughly...
Sophie Mitchell
Mar 113 min read
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How many times have you heard "We need the money up front!"
How many builders begin work by demanding money upfront? For what reason? I've previously shared my story about giving our landscaper...
Sophie Mitchell
Mar 112 min read
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Adequate Insurance. No Insurance! No Thanks!
During my time on site, it was the surveyor’s duty to ensure our contractors had sufficient insurance. The surveyor maintained a copy of...
Sophie Mitchell
Mar 102 min read
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200k For an Extension, No Thanks!
It all kicked off when Dave asked, "Where are we going to put our super king bed?” once we refurbish our bedroom. This conversation...
Sophie Mitchell
Mar 73 min read
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How embarrassing, this happened to someone as experienced as I am!
This story is pure embarrassment, but I wanted to share it because how this happened to someone as experienced as I am, well, I still...
Sophie Mitchell
Mar 75 min read
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Exposing the reality's of the construction industry
Welcome to my blog The Unfiltered Female Site Manager I'm The Unfiltered Female Site Manager, and I couldn't be more excited to share...
Sophie Mitchell
Mar 64 min read
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