Job inquiries
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Vincey
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That’s good sign , I’ve had a few , also had o e saying they just wanted to let me know the works still there when it’s possible to do
Ok...I've had 3 decent enquiries but the way the customers have approached the current situation when contacting me was enough to put me off even following up.
Anyone who thinks there poxy job is important enough to warrant dragging a tradesman out under the current situation after the goverment guidlines is someone I'm not interested in entertaining.
And yes @Tom81 I also think that at least 2 of them were snakes that dont want wait for people that have booked in.
Snakes!
Anyone who thinks there poxy job is important enough to warrant dragging a tradesman out under the current situation after the goverment guidlines is someone I'm not interested in entertaining.
And yes @Tom81 I also think that at least 2 of them were snakes that dont want wait for people that have booked in.
Snakes!
johniosaif
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Guidelines are for the construction industry to continue if safe to do so , safe to travel to and from
Safe to work , thousands of jobs going on , builders merchants are inundated where open
Safe to work , thousands of jobs going on , builders merchants are inundated where open
I would say maximum 10% of construction workers & sites open.
johniosaif
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I have no idea,lots are in the black economy
Rossi46
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I called the builders i work for to see what’s what and they say all employed lads are off furloughed but subcontractors are carrying on safely. I’ve heard of loads carrying on.
It's not just that....the supply chain has broken down for materials.
I could phone 20 spreads up tomorrow that would be willing to cover work next week rightly or wrongly but knowone can get materials.
johniosaif
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Stewie03
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the only thing I have done work wise was repaired a nursery ceiling today that had a leak I said I'll do it when the nursery is empty of kids and workers so I went and did it today while it was empty,she opened it all up while I waited in the van,I did the job told her I finished waited until she turned up to lock up then I buggered off,and she'd already transferred the money into my account,
Rossi46
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You’re right that’s the difficult part. It’s not impossible though.
It's getting that way depending on what products!
tapit
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get them all booked in mate
tapit
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tapit
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where have you got your info for that statement?
tapit
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Use the stuff out your shed for now.
Can't book them in, it looks like next year before I can take on new work by the time this is over I'll be lucky to get the work I've got booked in finished,
It's definitely people going behind there contractors backs trying to get their projects finished, hope my customers aren't doing the same
A few inquiries from qs’s sat at home but most new tenders go in the bin as there time wasting exercises.
The problem is this is going to go on for months, they’ll extend the lockdown next few weeks but then what, the virus will still be about.
I’m making a call, I’m going to have to start back up in the next few weeks, I’m mainly building sites, developers and the like, and a few are starting back up in a few weeks so I don’t have a lot of choice, as I’m part of a cog in the machine and other trades need to follow on from us. The issue is can we work safe or not, being on the externals gives us a chance, but I know the internals on sites were on have completely stopped, but they’ll have to fire back up in the next few weeks.
The problem is this is going to go on for months, they’ll extend the lockdown next few weeks but then what, the virus will still be about.
I’m making a call, I’m going to have to start back up in the next few weeks, I’m mainly building sites, developers and the like, and a few are starting back up in a few weeks so I don’t have a lot of choice, as I’m part of a cog in the machine and other trades need to follow on from us. The issue is can we work safe or not, being on the externals gives us a chance, but I know the internals on sites were on have completely stopped, but they’ll have to fire back up in the next few weeks.
Crafty can of red bull.
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Deleted member 46546
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There will always be plonkers. Going into someone's house they've obviously been breathing in and touching everything all day to pruce up a job or go and do a job is mental
It’s because All the lads that are furloughed have to be sorted in to blocks of 3 weeks at a time. so most finished 3 weeks ago next week, so there employer will have to think are we going to sit it out for another 3 weeks or get back to it.once you are furloughed you can’t come back to work for that minimum time.
Rossi46
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I’ve furloughed the apprentice. Not sure what to do about getting him back in. Hardly keeping distance sat in the van breathing the same air
I went for the healthiest sugar free option to complement my bacon and egg sandwich
Your right but Problem is though, it will still be around for another 6 months.all the lockdown is, is to squash the peak.
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Deleted member 46546
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Peak will be over though. Majority of us will end up getting it
000
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Bin men are driver only
then 3 lads in same car following around too funny
Your welcome
Vincey
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Public health England is where you want to be looking , full face guards on , glasses, and nose and mouth masks , wipes or bleach in buckets to wipe anything at site/job you touch including when leaving and getting into your own van , remember to wipe the stealing wheel gear stick hand brake and doors and handles then when you arrive home take all clothes off outside including your shoes out the clothes straight into the wash machine and wipes or bleach the shoes and shower straight away without touching anyone or thing in your house
Colin 879
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Easier just to stay in lol