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Would you want to be a planner with a specialised contractor or general contractor/owner

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Thu, 2014-03-13 14:18
Tim Tam
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Would you want to be a planner with a specialised contractor doing multiple projects or general contractor/owner doing one big project ? 

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Sat, 2014-03-15 07:40
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Tim Tam
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Yes, specialized contractor as in trade subcontractor like facade, MEP and interior architectural , etc. General contractor as in main contractor. My experience so far is planner tend to take on more responsibility in specialist contractor rather than main contractor . I think is more of choosing between the head of a mouse to the tail of a lion. As for head of lion, it is very unusual that planners take on at that level. Correct me if I am wrong. And if it's the tail of a mouse, I think is time that planner change a job.
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Sat, 2014-03-15 01:20
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Rafael Davila
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Tim Tam,

When you say specialized contractor do you mean one that work on many large projects as a subcontractor or one working as general contractor doing many small jobs?

Subcontractors usually are required to follow General Contractor schedule, they are at the lowest of food chain, this I don't like.

I prefer being head of lion, if not possible then I prefer being head of mouse rather than tail of lion. If being tail is the only option then tail of lion. 

Best Regards,

Rafael

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Fri, 2014-03-14 21:58
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malachy onyeka
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yes I want to be.

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Fri, 2014-03-14 21:56
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malachy onyeka
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yes

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