Welcome to The Contractors Club

     The Contractors Club is an online association of contractors that was started on 8/16/2007. This site focuses on running and managing a construction business. The Club was founded on the idea of contractors helping contractors grow their business while improving the quality of the industry as a whole.

     Due to only industry related members allowed to achive membership the club has grown rapidly and offers lots of information and advice based from real life experiences. There are 2 levels of membership. Associate Members have introduced themselves to the association and share the same goal as the other members. Preferred Members have proven their level of expertise by contributing to the site and have full access to all the club offers.

News

Tired already

I just came back from running 7 appointments today.

I forgot how much this time of the year wears me out. It seems like all I do is say the... Read Full
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How will this play out

These guys blanketed my area the past couple of days: http://www.collegiateentrepreneurs.com/services.html

I called. The local college kid ... Read Full
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Hi from Belgrave Ontario

Hi everyone , I am john from Belgrave .
I am a retired carpenter , framer . I was in new home construction for well over 20 years until i had t... Read Full
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Job site table saw mod

Love this article from TiC about job site table saw mods.

http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/2010/01/22/customizing-a-table-saw-stand/
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New to this site

I just found this site and like the contents. I own apex Carpentry, we work in Utah and specialize in finish carpentry, stair rails and decks.
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Downloads

Avoid Mistakes Checklist - This checklist includes everything from drawings to flooring. A great guide to helping you create your own list.
CSI Estimator - A very detailed estimating worksheet that will help you make sure nothing is forgotten.
Standard Subcontract form - If you are hiring subcontractor this a must view.
Design Agreement - This is a great reference for creating your own design agreement.
Contract Clauses - Just several generic clauses that can be copied or modified to fit your needs.
Example Construction Safety Program - It is the intent that this sample safety program be used by The Contractors Club members as a guide in assisting them in their loss control efforts. This download provides useful information in developing a workable loss control program.

In general what brand of tools do you have the most of?

Makita
5
10%
Dewalt
24
52%
Rigid
1
2%
Festool
3
6%
Hitachi
3
6%
Ryobi
1
2%
Bosch
4
8%
Other
5
10%
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