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uniqueestimations · 23 days ago

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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Estimate Construction Costs for a New Home

Accurately estimating construction costs is essential when planning to build your dream home. Understanding and calculating these expenses helps in making informed financial decisions and avoiding unexpected surprises. Here’s a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to perform a thorough construction cost estimate for your new home.

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1. Understand the Types of Construction Cost Estimates

There are different methods for estimating costs depending on the stage of your construction project:

Preliminary Estimate: An early-stage estimate based on basic information.

Detailed Estimate: Involves itemized costs for materials, labor, permits, and more.

Bid Estimate: Prepared by contractors and includes detailed pricing for project execution.

Selecting the right construction cost estimator for your project depends on your project’s complexity and accuracy needs.

2. Define the Scope of Your Project

To start estimating, it’s important to clearly outline:

Square Footage: Determine the size of the home.

Design Complexity: Architectural style and special features add complexity and cost.

Quality of Materials: Decide between budget, standard, or high-end finishes.

Having a well-defined project scope ensures that your cost estimation in construction is accurate and reliable.

3. Calculate Material Costs

Material costs often constitute a significant portion of new construction estimating costs. Factors to consider include:

Foundation Materials: Concrete, steel reinforcements, and formwork.

Structural Components: Wood, steel, or concrete framing.

Exterior Finishes: Siding, roofing materials, and insulation.

Interior Finishes: Flooring, drywall, cabinetry, and paint.

Consulting local suppliers and utilizing a construction cost estimator can help you get current pricing.

4. Account for Labor Costs

Labor expenses can vary widely based on your location, the size of your project, and the expertise required. Common roles involved include:

General Contractors: Manage the entire construction project.

Specialized Contractors: Focus on plumbing, electrical work, and HVAC installation.

Skilled Laborers: Carpenters, masons, and roofers.

Make sure to factor in wages, benefits, and potential overtime when estimating construction costs for labor.

5. Include Permits and Legal Fees

Local regulations often require permits for various aspects of home construction, including:

Building permits

Plumbing and electrical permits

Environmental impact assessments

Research the requirements in your area and budget accordingly to avoid delays or fines.

6. Don’t Forget About Utility and Site Preparation Costs

These expenses cover tasks that prepare the land for construction and ensure the home is connected to essential services:

Site Clearing and Excavation: Removing vegetation and leveling the site.

Utility Hookups: Connecting water, sewer, gas, and electricity to the property.

Driveway and Landscaping: Installing access roads and outdoor spaces.

Including these in your construction estimating costs ensures you capture the full scope of expenses.

7. Estimate Plumbing and Electrical Costs

Specialty work like plumbing and electrical installations requires detailed estimates. Utilize a new construction plumbing cost estimator to calculate the expenses for:

Plumbing: Pipes, fittings, and fixtures for kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor areas.

Electrical Systems: Wiring, outlets, switches, and lighting installations.

These components are critical to home functionality and should be accurately budgeted.

8. Factor in Contingency Costs

Unexpected expenses often arise during construction. To mitigate financial strain, allocate:

5% to 15% of Total Budget: For unanticipated changes or issues.

Price Fluctuations: For materials and labor due to market conditions.

Including a contingency buffer is essential for realistic cost estimation in construction.

9. Use Construction Cost Estimating Tools

Modern technology makes it easier to get accurate estimates with tools such as:

Online Construction Estimators: Provide quick preliminary cost insights.

Software Programs: Offer detailed and customizable reports.

Professional Services: Hiring a professional estimator can add precision and expertise.

Selecting the right tool depends on your project’s complexity and your need for accuracy.

10. Review and Adjust Your Estimate Regularly

As your project progresses, costs may change. Continuously updating your estimate ensures that your budget remains accurate and relevant. Factors to reassess include:

Changes in material prices

Design adjustments

Project delays

Regular reviews help maintain control over your estimating construction costs and prevent budget overruns.

Final Thoughts

Accurately estimating construction costs for a new home requires careful planning, detailed calculations, and regular monitoring. By following these steps, you can confidently manage your budget and make informed decisions throughout the construction process.

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infintasmal · 2 months ago

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Serval - At Present

Further details on Serval's movements up to the end of the Wardance arc.

With Serval refocused on helping restore Belobog, she's started using her experience from her days in the Architects to help. With the storm cleared, the focus is trying to restore the land and fight against the lingering fragmentum. But without the storm interfering, there's a chance to further extend their investigation out into the previously untouchable parts of the snow plains. So Serval's focus is on helping with the weapons and defenses she previously worked on for the Silvermane Guard and finding ways to potentially look beyond Belobog's walls, whether to restore the land, seek out more evidence from the past, or develop their city further so that everyone has a stable place to live.

She has been offered the chance to return to the research division but rejected it, saying she was already fired and likes her new freedom. So instead she serves as an independent contractor.

She has also been taking trips down to the Underworld more frequently. The Silvermane guard, now working with Wildfire, is trying to reforge the connections between the worlds. The Underworld is lacking in resources and has suffered great damage from the Fragmentum. Serval's been spending time repairing heaters and other electrical equipment to restore power and safety to the residents there, without charge or at least at a low price or in exchange for materials (she doesn't want to seem like she's taking pity on them and doing this only out of charity, so a lot of the time she jokes that she's just doing it as a hobby or make trade deals so they can keep some honor). She's become pretty friendly with some of the locals and plays music for the kids in between jobs.

As for her service with the Silvermane, she has stated that she doesn't intend to do forever, she likes her job just the way it is. She's building a foundation, so 'the kids' can take over. She still wants to see the world beyond the stars and develop her music, but feels a responsibility to finish what she started, all those years ago. Once the kids have a handle on things and Belobog has stabilized a bit, she'll step back and let them forge the future on their own.

With Belobog developing relationships with other interegalactic entities, they have the chance to gain knowledge and materials they were otherwise cut off from. Belobog is pretty behind when it comes to technology so Serval has been taking full advantage of everything she can get her hands on. She's been in communications with merchants through the IPC, looking for information in any form that she can utilize. In addition, she asked Lynx to run errands for her while on the Loufu. She asked for pictures of any automatons, any books on engineering, and... musical instruments. She says Belobog has a lot of catching up to do in terms of innovation and if anyone's going to do it, it's going to be her.

#∞࿚ serval ( this goes out to anyone whose heart beats like a kick drum. )

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rainbow-nerdss · 1 year ago

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on that you can rely

Written for @augustwritingchallenge day 13: Behind the Mirror Stucky, 3.3k Read on AO3

It took months for Bucky to find a place, and when he did, it was a dump. The interior looked like it hadn't been decorated since the seventies, and as for the structural elements…

Well, it was intact. It was mostly mold-free. And best of all, he could afford it.

The owners were renovating the building, and they didn’t have the overhead to pay a decent contractor, so they gave him the apartment at a steep discount in exchange for his services.

It was shady as fuck, and definitely illegal, but it was a place to live.

He started with his own apartment, the plumbing needing the most work. Room by room, then unit by unit, Bucky started tearing out broken fixtures, repairing original features, and working with the plumbing and electrical teams whose qualifications Bucky didn’t ask to see.

There was a mirror over the blocked-up, broken old fireplace in his own unit, cracked and damaged by age. Bucky took it down from the wall and set it aside. If he could, he'd try to get it repaired, but there was no way he could keep it in its current condition. Under the mirror, the wall was old, exposed brick — original to the building, not even plastered over.

When Bucky examined the bricks, he found one was loose. He wriggled it, grabbing the corners with his fingertips, and finally pulled it free. Bucky shone the light from his phone into the space, and saw a small bundle of paper wedged in behind.

He grinned.

It was why he loved working in old buildings like this, finding little treasures — whether it was an old doorknob, painted over time and again which he could clean and reveal gleaming bronze or silver, or something like this, usually useless receipts and grocery lists lost under floorboards, a little glimpse into somebody's life from decades before.

He reached in and pulled out the papers, realizing as he did that this was something more. It wasn't a receipt, or some old lists. It was bound, a journal or sketchbook probably, and it was old.

Frayed, yellowed pages with a well-worn leather cover, tied shut with what looked like butcher's twine.

Bucky sat on the floor and slowly, carefully, untied the knot holding it all together.

The book was full of sketches, drawings in pencil of people, places and things Bucky only half recognised, snapshots of someone's life drawn in stunning detail.

The front page, on the top right corner, bore a note:

To Steve, Happy birthday, my wonderful boy. Love Mom July, 1935

1935. Wow.

Bucky pored over the pages, the delicate lines, how the artist captured the expressions in the faces of the people he drew.

Whoever Steve had been, he was talented. Each sketch was dated and signed with a cursive S, and Bucky could see he used this paper sparingly. Some sheets of cheaper paper held rougher sketches, and those were folded and pressed between pages, but they had mostly faded over the years.

The early pages held a lot of sketches of the same people, including a woman Bucky assumed must be Steve's mother, slim and straight-backed but always smiling. Alongside her, were a few Bucky thought must be self-portraits, though Steve never gave his own face the same level of detail as his mother's.

There were some children, some strangers —neighbors, maybe, or family Steve didn't see as much.

In late 1936, Steve stopped drawing for almost three months, and from that point on there were fewer and fewer pictures of his mother, growing fainter and less detailed each time.

More new people made their way to the page as Steve's talent grew—figure studies that might have been practiced for an art class, and other, more intimate sketches.

Bucky's breath caught in his chest as he looked through them, as he fully comprehended what he had just uncovered.

Here in his hands were stunning, carefully rendered drawings of men in varying states of undress, one rolling a pair of stockings up his leg, a pair of women kissing, drag queens and queer couples and then snapshots, an eye here, a hand there, a pair of lips, each sketch full of desire, of love.

Steve, whoever he was, had devoted at least half of the pages in this book, this precious, scarce paper, to queerness in every form.

This here, rescued from the brick of Bucky's apartment, was history.

The last sketch was a self-portrait—Bucky could tell, though Steve had only drawn himself from the jaw down. He recognised the curve of the spine, the freckles on Steve's arm, and the way he tended to use more hard lines when drawing himself than he did with others.

In this portrait, Steve was naked, save for what looked like a sheet draped over his lap. The focus was on his chest, a series of what Bucky thought might be love bites covering his skin. The small piece of his face which was visible looked to be smiling.

It was dated April of 1943.

Bucky couldn't help but wonder what had happened, why the book was never drawn in again.

He pictured Steve, the morning after a night of pleasure, sitting in front of the mirror, drawing this. Had his partner still been there, or was he alone?

He pictured Steve receiving a letter — had he volunteered, or had he been drafted? Bucky pictured him standing here, in this apartment, in his uniform, ready to ship out with those bruises fading underneath. Bucky imagined Steve taking down the mirror and pulling out the loose brick. Was it a hiding place Steve used often?

Bucky saw Steve replace the mirror, and walk away.

Had he known he'd never return to retrieve it?

Had Steve made it back from the war at all, or had he simply never made it back here, to this apartment?

Bucky went online, searching the building's records for some record of someone called Steve, but they were poorly kept. The owner at the time either operated off the books, or the records had been lost in the intervening years.

Bucky didn't know if Steve had lived there the entire time, or if this was somewhere he'd been less than a week before shipping out.

With no sign of who Steve might have been — beyond a first name, a July birthday, and an enlistment date sometime after April of 1943— Bucky resigned himself to never learning more about the man. That didn't mean it wasn't important, though.

He began to share snippets of it on social media. He kept the address private, and only referred to Steve by that first initial he used to sign the drawings, just S.

There was always a chance that Steve had made it back from the war, that he had lived a long and happy life, that he had even left this behind on purpose. Maybe he'd married a woman, had a family — maybe a grandchild of his might recognise the art style, connect these pictures with their grandfather.

Bucky didn't know if he was comfortable with that possibility, so he did what he could to protect Steve's privacy online.

All the same, Bucky kept up the search. He looked up census records for the years in the journal, and found no fewer than six Stevens, Stephens and Stefanos in the building in 1940. He immediately dismissed the two children under the age of ten, and the man in his late fifties.

One of the remaining men had a wife and an infant daughter in 1940, and Bucky wanted to rule him out, too.

Of the remaining two, Stefano Rossi had marked himself as a dock laborer, and Bucky might have been wrong, but Steve didn't strike him as the type.

Steve also didn't seem the type to be a soldier, though.

The final name on the list, though, there was something about it that drew Bucky towards it, made him dismiss the other options. It almost seemed… familiar.

Steven Grant Rogers.

Steve Rogers.

A common enough name, sure, but Bucky's search results were impaired by the name being shared by Captain America, forcing him to dig through search results for anything on his Steve — past articles about the battle of New York and terrible B movies and comic books and trading card eBay listings.

Until one day, Bucky gave up, and clicked on one of those articles about Captain America out of sheer boredom.

There was a photograph, a rare one, of Cap before he became Cap. Of Steve Rogers, the day he joined the army, an enlistment photograph of him standing in front of a plain white wall. He was all sharp angles, pale skin, freckles on his arm, and… the last lingering trace of bruising down his chest.

It was him.

It was Steve.

Steve, most likely less than a week after that final portrait.

The portrait Bucky had scanned and uploaded the night before.

Steve, who was queer, or at the very least immersed in queer culture.

Steve, who lost his mother in 1936.

Steve, who enlisted despite being turned away again and again.

Steve, who was very much alive, and very much well known.

Bucky deleted his account. He wasn't an expert, but he did what he could to scrape the pictures from the internet. The account had gained popularity, though, and his sudden disappearance caused a stir.

First it was one article. Then another. People had screenshots of his posts, and those were included in the articles.

Bucky tried making a post on a new account, asking people to stop, making up some story about the family of S reaching out, asking for the pictures to be taken down.

People accused him of faking the whole thing. Others claimed the new account was the fake one, while others still were up in arms that the "family" would dare ask for control over their grandfather's private information.

Bucky was putting the finishing touches on the apartment and trying to forget the internet existed when there was a knock on his door.

He figured it must be the landlord, or one of the few tenants who had been able to return to the building, asking about repairs or progress on his work.

It wasn't.

It was him. Steve.

“Are you Bucky?” he asked. All Bucky could do was nod.

"Can I… would it be alright if I came in?"

Bucky stepped aside, speechless, letting him in.

Bucky may have worked with his hands, but he’d always enjoyed history. The small things, though. Personal letters, everyday people and things. Wars had never been an area he was interested in reading about — he’d had enough war to last a lifetime, thanks. After putting the pieces together, though, he’d started looking further into the story of Captain America — during the war, and since he’d come back.

It was difficult to reconcile the image of Steve he’d built up in his head since finding the book with the figure in the history books, but here, seeing him walk in the door, look around at the place he’d once called home, Bucky could see it. He could see the artist he’d gotten to know through sketches, the man who had sat in this room, drawing his mother, drawing his friends, his lovers, himself.

Though he was taller, broader, and more muscular than the man in those drawings, though he was dressed in modern clothes, this man was, as far as Bucky could see, much more Steve than Captain America.

Neither of them spoke for almost a full minute.

“I— I should apologize,” Bucky said, breaking the silence and finding his tongue at last. Steve tore his eyes from the bare wall in front of him to look at Bucky.

“Apologize?”

Bucky crossed the room to pull the book out of the cabinet he kept it in, and Steve’s eyes zeroed onto it.

“If I’d known it was yours,” Bucky began. “Or even that it was by anyone still alive, still out there — I shouldn’t have posted them.”

Steve had tears in his eyes as he took the book from Bucky’s hand, running his fingers over the cover reverently.

“It’s… I’m glad you posted it.”

Bucky frowned. Steve was still staring at the book, so Bucky offered him a seat and a drink. “Water’s fine, if that’s… if that’s alright.”

Bucky fetched the water, then sat next to Steve on the couch. The place was a mess — renovations just finishing, furniture all either tossed or dirty, waiting to be repaired or replaced, but Steve didn’t seem to mind or even notice.

Steve sipped his water and then set it aside to open the book up. His eyes landed on the inscription, and Bucky saw one of the tears in his eyes fall. Neither of them acknowledged it.

“If you hadn’t posted the drawings, I’d never have known this was still out there.You didn’t share anything people could use to trace it back to me, but even if you had… Thank you.”

Bucky didn’t know what to do with that, so he just watched, as Steve slowly turned the pages of the book.

“She was a nurse,” Steve said, pausing on a portrait of the woman Bucky had assumed to be his mother. The words felt rehearsed, like Steve had said them hundreds of times already, until they lost meaning. “Worked on a TB ward. Got hit, couldn’t shake it.”

“Shit, that’s… I’m sorry, man.”

Steve turned the page, and he smiled at the image. “I remember this day.” It was another portrait of her. Steve spoke about it, about the day out they took together, how he’d taken the book along and drawn her sitting on the grass where they ate a picnic lunch.

“Tell me about the rest?” Bucky asked. “If… If you want to.”

Steve sniffed. “I haven’t spoken about these people in so long,” he admitted.

He flicks through the pages, telling Bucky about the people held within these pages. His mom, his neighbors and friends, and the others. As he spoke, the carefully controlled speech pattern slipped, replaced with a looser Brooklyn accent.

“I started going after Ma died. This little bar, hidden away. I only found it because I’d been walking along and I heard —” Steve snorted. “Well, I thought it was a fight, some poor guy getting beaten up.”

“It wasn’t?”

Steve shook his head. “Nope. They looked scared when I walked in, but I guess they musta seen somethin’ in my face, because next thing I knew, I was downstairs, and all these people around me, they were… They were like me, you know?”

Bucky remembered his first time in a gay bar, the sense of belonging he’d felt, nineteen years old with a fake ID. He imagined that feeling, multiplied by about a hundred for Steve.

Steve continued through, telling Bucky story after story from the club, the people he’d known there.

“Did you ever—” Bucky started to ask, then stopped himself, thinking it was probably too personal a question.

Steve shrugged. “Nobody special. One or two I thought, maybe, but…” He shrugged. Turned the page. “That’s Bill. Got called up in ‘41. Johnny signed up right after, followed him out.”

One by one, Steve told Bucky about the people he lost, the ones who went off to fight and never came home, the ones who came home but didn’t live long enough for Steve to see again..

“And you?” Bucky asked. Steve turned to the last page.

“This one… My buddy, he was… well. Maybe, if the war hadn’t happened, we could've made something of it. I… I could’ve loved him. This was the night before he shipped out, we just wanted… something. Something to remember, out there. It was a good night. Next day, I stashed the book behind the mirror, went out, and I met Erskine.”

“And here we are,” Bucky finished for him.

“Here we are.”

Steve closed the book, held it up, and pressed his lips to the cover, eyes squeezed shut.

"I looked him up, after they showed me the internet."

Bucky didn't ask, afraid of the answer. Steve's face said it all, though —whatever happened to Steve's friend, it wasn't good. Bucky saw the shadows in his eyes, and decided to change the subject slightly, to pull him out of that space.

"I grew up in a shitty little town in Indiana," he said. "It was… rough, honestly. The kids liked to throw around a lot of names, and I never really knew anyone else who was… well, I was going to say gay, but really I didn't know anyone queer growing up. My family is great, but it wasn't until I moved here for college that I found people I could really be myself with."

Steve put the book down on his lap and turned to listen to Bucky, resting his arm on the back of the couch. Bucky couldn't decide whether it was surprising how easy Steve Rogers was to talk to, to confide in.

"Although, looking back… there were these two women who lived in my neighborhood, they were both in their seventies, at least. Everyone called them sisters, but I never really saw a resemblance."

Slowly, Bucky saw Steve's expression turn lighter, almost a smile. "Well, I was reading up on local history, once, and I got my hands on a bunch of old yearbooks from the local high school."

"You've always been into history, then?" Steve asked.

"Personal histories. Social stuff. Things with real people, yeah."

"And the yearbook?"

"They were in one of them. Class of '46, I think?”

“Not much younger than me, then,” Steve said with a wry sort of smile.

“I guess not,” Bucky agreed. “But there they were, both of them. Smiling on opposite pages.”

“Different surnames,” Steve deduced, and Bucky nodded.

“Yeah. I never asked them about it, of course, but you’re not the first person who I’ve looked up in census records. They were never sisters, they just let people go with whatever assumptions were made. Sisters, friends, whatever was easier. They lived together in that house since the 50’s. They had a life together. I can’t imagine how hard it must have been for them, but…”

“But they did it,” Steve finished. “Are they—”

“Julia passed about five years back, but Betty’s still there, in that same house.”

Steve was quiet for a while, thinking. “I know there's still a long way to go, but… It’s easier now, right?”

He looked at Bucky, and their eyes met with a new sort of intensity. Bucky could tell Steve was searching for something in his face, but he didn’t know what it could be.

“Yeah, it’s easier now.”

Steve was still looking at him, and Bucky couldn’t look away. He’d imagined Steve’s face so often based on his self portraits, beyond the lines of his jaw and the intensity of his gaze. That intensity was there, in the real thing, but it was all… more. Bucky didn’t know if it was the serum, or simply the difference between the drawing and reality.

His eyes dropped to Steve’s lips, and those… Steve had never done his own mouth justice in his sketches, Bucky decided. Soft, pink, beautiful. Bucky swallowed, and Steve released a breath, like he’d found what he was looking for.

He leaned forward, hand reaching out to rest just above Bucky’s waist. Bucky wondered, absently, when they’d come to sit so close together, but the thought was quickly replaced by far more urgent ones as Steve crossed that small distance, slowly, giving Bucky every chance to pull away.

He didn’t pull away. He met Steve in the middle, until their lips brushed, just a shadow of a kiss, really. They paused there, in the almost-but-not-quite.

“My life is really fucking complicated,” Steve whispered against his lips. “If you don’t want that, I get it.”

Bucky answered by sliding his fingers into Steve’s hair, holding the back of his head, and kissing him.

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luckypuppyunknown · 2 years ago

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Organizing acquisition activities and functions in the field to achieve targets, revenues, and desired quality of acquisition.

On time and high-quality system installations at the customers premises or any other location as directed by ENGIE Mobisol.

Train Acquisition Agents, Dual Contractors, Collection Agent, Installation Technicians, Maintenance Technicians and in applicable policies, guidelines, processes, and procedures.

Organizing and facilitating regular team meetings according to guidelines provided by Zonal Business Manager standards.

Mentoring each Acquisition Agent, Installation Technician, Maintenance Technician, Dual Contractor to enhance operational performance, motivation, and engagement.

Training and coaching of Acquisition Agents on topics including pitching, acquisition conversation, negotiations, closing, and building of strong and long-lasting relationships with customers.

Stock Management and Coordination

Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly shop inventory status reports to the Inventory and Logistics teams.

Conduct monthly, quarterly, and End-of-Year physical stock audits (stock-taking) for the shop and/or 3PDs.

Responsible and accountable for the stock (New, Repossessed, Returns, Spare parts, and Demos) in the shops and/or the 3PDs.

Responsible and accountable for stock losses in the shops and/or 3PDs and for the recovery of the stock losses.

Adhere to and abide by the Asset Management and HSE policies of ENGIE Energy Access Tanzania.

Managing Installation and Maintenance Technicians

Coordinate Installation Technicians and Maintenance technicians to ensures systems are installed and maintained.

Support recruitment of new Installation and maintenance technicians in the acquisition Region.

Prepare the monthly installation monitoring report for the Zonal Service Coordinator

Review Control monthly commission payments and payroll follow up on faulty installations and inform Finance Department about deductions.

Ensure repossessions are aligned and coordinated effectively and efficiently with focus to both customer and business profitability

Identify the need for and recruit new contractors with support from Service Network Team Leader

Responsible for disciplinary for installations and maintenance technicians

Portfolio Monitoring

Gathering benchmark data for assessment purpose and analysis of causes of portfolio deterioration.

Conduct initial assessment to establish the applicant's character to eliminate the risk of default.

Managing assigned portfolio by attending work-out categories that should be applied to customers in late repayment such as recovery, extension of grace period, rescheduling, or repossession.

Providing regular portfolio, compliance and routing report to the Supervisor as required

Ensure remedial action is taken when required to keep performance in line with business objectives.

Completing assigned tasks in line with applicable policies, guidelines, processes, and procedures.

Review and update credit and loan files.

Weekly planning and conducting field visits to undertake loan workout activities such as recovery, rescheduling or repossession and further find out why customers are not repaying and advise them on repayment options.

Handle customer complaints and take appropriate action to resolve them.

Follow up and solving all difficult cases that may involve missing customers, theft, forgery etc.

Informing and reporting to ZBM about weekly routing, field visits, and difficult customer cases which need either in-depth negotiation or legal measures.

Subordinates Effectiveness

Managing the daily work and activities of shop acquisition and collection agents.

Deal with complex scenarios that may occur at the shop such theft, fire, violence etc.

Participating in the recruitment of new acquisition and collection agents and training of new and agents.

Conduct periodic performance review of acquisition and collection agents.

Others

Ensure Health, safety and environmental standards are adhered to, through Zonal Service Coordinators.

Undertaking any other duties which may be assigned by the Line Management from time to time.

Knowledge and skills

Experience:

2+ years of relevant sales and operational management experience in a medium sized company

Previous experience in a managerial position is an added advantage.

Experience in Customer Relationship Management

Previous experience in Credit Management activities/roles

Qualifications:

Degree and/or experience in Sales and marketing, Business Administration, Microfinance or its equivalent.

Language(s):

Kiswahili fluency (writing, speaking and reading)

English fluency (writing, speaking and reading)

Technology:

Experience in using Microsoft applications, computer, and smartphone literate.

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths!

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Peak Power Solutions is a full-service electrical contractor, providing a wide range of electrical services to residential and commercial customers. Our team of skilled and experienced electricians can assist you with any electrical project, from basic repairs to complete system installations. We offer electrical troubleshooting, electrical installations, electrical repairs, panel upgrades, lighting installations, generator installations, and more. Our electricians are fully licensed and insured, and we use only the highest quality materials and equipment to ensure the safety and reliability of your electrical system. Whether you need routine maintenance, emergency repairs, or a new installation, we are committed to providing exceptional service and exceeding your expectations. At Peak Power Solutions, we take pride in our work and stand behind every project we complete, ensuring your complete satisfaction with our services.

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Architectural Design and Planning Services in NYC

As a full service design firm, architectural design and planning is a cornerstone of our service. Our people have the expertise to design and develop exterior, interior, and space planning, LEED design and existing design rehabilitation. Our architectural staff collaborates with the structural design team, HVAC contractors, and plumbing and electrical professionals to provide a complete solution to all of your architectural design and planning needs. Our goal is to work within your budget, deliver projects according to schedule, and optimize your design needs.

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Georgetown Electric

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Experienced Property Managers in Underwood: Essential for Stress-Free Property Management

Managing rental properties comes with numerous challenges that can often overwhelm even the most seasoned property owners. From dealing with tenant issues to keeping up with maintenance, it’s easy to feel bogged down by the day-to-day demands of property management. This is where experienced property managers in Underwood come in. Hiring a professional property manager can make all the difference in how efficiently and successfully your property operates.

In this article, we will explore the reasons why experienced property managers in Underwood are crucial for both residential and commercial property owners, and how they can help you streamline the management process, reduce stress, and boost your property’s overall performance.

Why Should You Hire Experienced Property Managers in Underwood?

Comprehensive Tenant Screening One of the most important tasks for property owners is selecting the right tenants. A poor tenant can cause a host of problems, from late rent payments to property damage and even legal disputes. Experienced property managers in Underwood use a thorough tenant screening process to ensure that only the most reliable and trustworthy tenants are selected. They conduct background checks, verify credit scores, and check rental history to minimize the risk of future issues.

Efficient Rent Collection and Financial Management Rent collection is a crucial part of property management. If you're managing multiple properties, keeping track of payments, late fees, and financial records can quickly become overwhelming. Experienced property managers handle the rent collection process for you, ensuring that payments are made on time and in full. They also provide detailed financial reporting, helping you keep track of income and expenses for tax purposes or future planning.

Regular Property Maintenance and Repairs Proper maintenance is vital to preserving the condition and value of your property. Experienced property managers in Underwood understand the importance of regular inspections, upkeep, and quick repairs to keep everything running smoothly. They have established relationships with trusted contractors and vendors to ensure that any maintenance or repair issues are handled promptly, often at a more affordable rate than you would be able to secure on your own.

Legal Expertise and Compliance Property laws are constantly changing, and staying up to date with local, state, and federal regulations can be a time-consuming and complicated task. An experienced property manager is well-versed in landlord-tenant laws, eviction procedures, safety codes, and other regulations that property owners must comply with. With professional guidance, you can avoid costly legal mistakes and ensure that your rental practices meet all legal standards.

Increased Tenant Retention Keeping tenants happy is one of the best ways to ensure long-term, stable rental income. Experienced property managers act as intermediaries between you and your tenants, addressing complaints, concerns, and maintenance issues quickly. They also know how to foster positive tenant relationships, ensuring that your tenants are satisfied and more likely to renew their leases, which reduces turnover and vacancy periods.

24/7 Emergency Response Emergencies can happen at any time, and it’s important to have someone available to respond to urgent repair requests. Whether it’s a plumbing issue, electrical malfunction, or a security concern, experienced property managers offer 24/7 emergency response services. This ensures that your tenants are taken care of, and that your property is protected, even outside of regular business hours.

Services Offered by Experienced Property Managers in Underwood

Professional property managers offer a wide range of services to make property ownership more efficient and less stressful. These services include:

Tenant Placement and Leasing: Advertising available units, screening potential tenants, and drafting legally-compliant lease agreements.

Rent Collection and Accounting: Handling rent payments, issuing receipts, and providing transparent financial records.

Routine Property Inspections: Conducting regular inspections to ensure that your property is well-maintained and free from damage or violations.

Maintenance and Repairs: Coordinating regular maintenance, addressing tenant repair requests, and managing emergency repairs.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that your property complies with all local housing laws and regulations, including eviction processes and tenant rights.

Tenant Relations and Retention: Managing tenant communications, resolving disputes, and ensuring tenant satisfaction.

Eviction Services: If necessary, experienced property managers handle the eviction process in accordance with the law, ensuring that you stay within legal boundaries.

How Experienced Property Managers in Underwood Can Save You Time and Money

Hiring an experienced property manager allows you to free up your time and reduce the stress of managing properties. Here’s how they can save you both time and money:

Streamlined Operations: Property managers handle all the day-to-day tasks associated with managing a rental property, freeing you from dealing with tenant complaints, maintenance issues, and rent collection.

Cost-Efficiency: With their network of contractors and service providers, property managers can often secure better deals for repairs and maintenance, which helps you save on costs. They also prevent costly mistakes by ensuring everything is properly maintained and compliant with regulations.

Reduced Vacancy Periods: Professional property managers know how to market your property effectively and screen tenants quickly, helping you fill vacancies faster and reduce periods without rental income.

Legal Protection: By adhering to all local laws and ensuring your lease agreements are legally sound, property managers can help you avoid costly legal disputes, fines, and penalties.

Choosing the Right Property Manager in Underwood

Selecting the right property manager is crucial to the success of your rental property. Here are some tips to help you choose the best professional for your needs:

Experience: Look for property managers with a solid track record in Underwood, particularly those familiar with the local market and legal landscape.

Range of Services: Make sure the property manager offers comprehensive services that align with your needs, from tenant placement to maintenance and legal support.

Reputation: Read reviews, ask for references, and speak with other property owners in the area to gauge the reputation of potential property managers.

Communication: Choose a property manager who communicates clearly and promptly, ensuring that you are always informed about the status of your property.

Cost: Understand the pricing structure before signing any contracts. While you want to keep costs down, don’t compromise on the level of service provided.

Final Thoughts

Hiring experienced property managers in Underwood is a smart decision for landlords who want to ensure their properties are well-managed, compliant, and profitable. Whether you own residential or commercial properties, professional property managers can help streamline operations, handle tenant relations, and protect your investment. By outsourcing the day-to-day management tasks, you can enjoy peace of mind and focus on growing your property portfolio.

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Trusted HVAC Company in League City, TX

Finding a trusted HVAC company in League City, TX can feel overwhelming, especially when your comfort depends on it. Whether you’re dealing with a broken air conditioner during a heatwave or need a heating system upgrade before winter, you need a company that delivers reliable service, honest pricing, and top-quality workmanship.

That’s where Houston HVAC comes in. As one of the leading HVAC service providers in League City, we have built a reputation for expert craftsmanship, transparent pricing, and unmatched customer service. With years of experience and a team of certified HVAC professionals, we take pride in keeping homes and businesses comfortable, energy-efficient, and worry-free.

If you’re searching for an HVAC company you can count on, here’s why League City residents and businesses continue to choose Houston HVAC for their heating and cooling needs.

A Full Range of HVAC Services Tailored to League City Homes & Businesses

At Houston HVAC, we know that every property is different. Some homes need high-efficiency AC units to handle Texas heat, while others require advanced heating systems for optimal winter warmth. Our services are designed to fit your specific needs, ensuring year-round comfort and energy savings.

Professional HVAC Installation – Get the Right System for Your Needs

Upgrading to a new HVAC system is one of the smartest investments you can make for your home. A properly installed unit reduces energy consumption, enhances indoor comfort, and minimizes the need for repairs.

We assess your home’s size and needs to recommend the best HVAC system for you.

Our team installs top-rated brands known for durability, efficiency, and performance.

We provide seamless installation, ensuring proper airflow, balanced temperatures, and smart technology integration.

If your current system is outdated or inefficient, we’ll help you find the best HVAC replacement to improve comfort and lower utility costs.

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A broken HVAC system can disrupt your daily life, especially in League City’s extreme temperatures. Whether your AC stops cooling properly or your furnace isn’t providing enough heat, our experienced technicians diagnose and repair problems quickly.

Signs you need HVAC repairs include:

Unusual noises from your AC or furnace

Inconsistent temperatures in different rooms

High energy bills without increased usage

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We use high-quality replacement parts and state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to ensure your system runs smoothly for years to come.

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The best way to avoid costly repairs and sudden breakdowns is through regular HVAC maintenance. Scheduling seasonal tune-ups ensures your system runs at peak efficiency, reducing energy bills and extending the unit’s lifespan.

Our HVAC maintenance services include:

Cleaning and replacing air filters to improve airflow

Checking refrigerant levels to ensure optimal cooling performance

Inspecting electrical components for safety and reliability

Lubricating moving parts to reduce wear and tear

With routine maintenance, your HVAC system lasts longer, performs better, and keeps your home comfortable year-round.

Why Houston HVAC is League City’s Most Trusted HVAC Company

With so many HVAC contractors in the area, why do homeowners and businesses choose Houston HVAC ? It’s simple—we believe in delivering quality service, honest pricing, and lasting solutions.

1. Experienced & Certified Technicians

Our team consists of highly skilled, licensed, and certified HVAC professionals with years of experience handling all types of heating and cooling systems.

2. Fast, Reliable, & On-Time Service

We understand that HVAC issues can’t wait, which is why we provide fast response times and flexible scheduling to ensure you’re never left in discomfort.

3. Transparent Pricing – No Hidden Fees

Unlike other companies that surprise customers with hidden costs, we provide upfront pricing so you know exactly what to expect before we begin any work.

4. Energy-Efficient & Cost-Effective Solutions

From smart thermostats to high-efficiency HVAC units, we offer modern solutions that help you reduce energy waste and save money.

5. Customer Satisfaction is Our Priority

We believe in building long-term relationships with our customers. That’s why we take the time to listen to your needs, explain your options, and ensure you’re 100% satisfied with our service.

Indoor Air Quality – A Healthier Home Starts with Cleaner Air

Did you know that indoor air pollution can be worse than outdoor air? Poor air quality can cause allergies, respiratory issues, and discomfort. We offer a range of air quality solutions to ensure your family breathes cleaner air:

Whole-home air purifiers that remove dust, pet dander, and allergens.

Dehumidifiers to control moisture and prevent mold growth.

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If you’re concerned about indoor air quality, our specialists can assess your home and recommend the best air purification solutions.

Emergency HVAC Services – Available When You Need Us Most

HVAC emergencies don’t wait for a convenient time to happen. Whether your AC breaks down in the middle of summer or your heating system fails on a cold night, our emergency HVAC services ensure you get help right away.

24/7 availability for urgent HVAC repairs

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We never leave our customers without a solution, when you need us, we’re there.

Schedule Your HVAC Service with League City’s Trusted Experts

At Houston HVAC, we’re more than just a service provider—we’re a company that values trust, quality, and customer satisfaction. Whether you need HVAC installation, repairs, maintenance, or air quality solutions, we have the expertise and dedication to get the job done right.

Don’t settle for anything less than the best HVAC company in League City, TX. Contact Houston HVAC today to schedule your heating and cooling service and experience the difference of working with a team that truly cares about your comfort.

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