While reading the case 26: Historic Restoration, I encounter a lot of problems. The first problem is bringing a child to your meetings with clients . I personally believe this is unprofessional , It clearly shows that you don’t take your job seriously. Bringing your child creates a distraction when your with your client.The second problem is having the architect recommend contractors with no documented resume or any type of brochure that shows he is qualified for the job. It’s really important to have proof of resume and previous work completed. It will help contractors attract more clients in the future. The third problem is there are no drawings or specification to what the owner specifically needs. Some of the terms used in the case are “if needed”, “as necessary” ” if requested by owner”. If you are not specific to what you need done ,then the restoration job will not be completed as you wish. The last problem found in this case is that the budget figures are estimated, the contractor didn’t take his time to ask supplier for a exact cost. It also says that neither the contractor and the owner signed the revised budget, to top it off , the revised budget wasn’t attached to the contract. In the end, this can cause a huge legal issue between both parties. Contractors should always find out the exact cost from suppliers because you want to meet the owners budget.
