[farmerjohn1324]

Obviously, I know what a crew is. It's a group of people performing work.

But how do people find them? About 50% of times I hire someone, the person I hire doesn't even perform the work.

They have crews that do it. Often times, these crews are independent contractors and not employees of the company I hired.

 

[Nealtw]

Depending on the trade you are looking for, often the good outfits are busy with good general contractors or home owners thru word of mouth and never have to advertise.

 

[farmerjohn1324]

Depending on the trade you are looking for, often the good outfits are busy with good general contractors or home owners thru word of mouth and never have to advertise.

Makes sense.

Masons, concrete, drywall...

 

[Nealtw]

Makes sense.

Masons, concrete, drywall...

Maybe talk to the wholesale companies where those people get material.
Hardly ever a box store.

 

[chandler48]

It is near impossible to hire and keep good "crews". I have hired every drunk, druggie, people without vehicles, people that can't get a driver's license, people who spend much of their time playing video games in mama's basement. They don't last, and definitely don't work. My current ace was recommended by a neighbor as not being the brightest bulb in the pack. BUT he came to his interview on time, driving a pick up truck stashed with tools. I knew what heaven felt like, then.

I have figured he may be a tiny bit autistic because when I give him something to do, I can't mess with him. He is tunnel visioned. He does everything to perfection and learns/retains everything I tell him. I like mentoring him.

 

[mark sr]

As noted above hiring good help is no easy task. Seems like a lot of those who are good at their trade either don't show up regularly or are lazy. The dumb untrainable employees show up every day. When you find a good one you do your best to hang onto him!


I agree with asking at whatever store supplies material for pros trade in question. Word of mouth is better than any ad online or in print.

 

[farmerjohn1324]

As noted above hiring good help is no easy task. Seems like a lot of those who are good at their trade either don't show up regularly or are lazy. The dumb untrainable employees show up every day. When you find a good one you do your best to hang onto him!


I agree with asking at whatever store supplies material for pros trade in question. Word of mouth is better than any ad online or in print.

Plus, if he's that good, he would probably go into business for himself.

 

[huesmann]

Some people just don't want the risk/responsibility of running a business.

 

[P C D]

You only "have a crew" when you directly pay or supervise the workers you are referring to as "your crew."

In the construction business, "having a crew" is a status thing, leading to many folks who don't have crews pretending they do.

Recent immigrants make the best construction crews because they are not "protected" by the "welfare system" that turns normal people into irresponsible basement-dwelling crack/pot heads.

 

[ront02769]

You hire a “company”, perhaps a one person deal (ront02769 contracting) or a larger outfit (reagan hvac, providence R.I.). That company is then responsible for getting the work done, doling out the payments, etc. they in turn will likely have on call subs in various areas (excavation, foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, insulation, drywall, flooring, painting, etc.etc.) And if one of the subs is big enough (allied electrical, Cranston R.I.), THEY will be running multiple crews, trucks, etc. who do the actual work.

For an example of a VERY high end general contractor, check out Sweenor Builders in R.I.
https://sweenorbuilders.com/services/ That will be the owner Jeff in the pix. They have their own everything from architects to interior designers to mill work shop. (Don’t know how to make clickable link these guys are on this old house and also build for habitat)