SOME TOPICS THAT WE COVER:
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[1:38]: How when you engage with a builder, you're also paying them for the trades and suppliers they have already negotiated with
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[2:00]: How builders, architects, project managers and developers all have negotiating power for different factors such as ongoing work and volume of work.
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[4:20]: A builder knows where to source things from and lean on their knowledge and experience to complete a project, which is why they're specialised.
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[5:16]: Having a community like BuildHer where you share contacts, the hard work of establishing relationships has been done. Recommendations go a long way.
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[7:00]: If something goes wrong, it's important to give honest feedback in a measured way to maintain the relationship.
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[8:20]: It's all about relationships and picking your moments to make sure you're not taking advantage of people.
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[10:15]: Give someone a reason to feel good about helping you.
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[10:55]: When you're using a small builder or contractor, you might need to help them leverage by using your own sources because they don't necessarily have the negotiating power.
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[12:20]: The BuildHer little black book and how it includes a variety of trades and suppliers and the cost savings is considerable.
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[14:38]: Volume builders with prepacked designs have pre-negotiated the rates at which they can buy certain materials, which is why they can offer the lower price.
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[15:40]: Smaller builders can't build at the same rate as a volume builder because all their materials are purchased in bulk and there are designated teams focusing on ordering etc.
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[16:50]: Architects can negotiate to specify and get good products, especially if they have the promise of photographed work that they can add to a portfolio.
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[17:10]: Use the community you operate in to leverage your purchases. Be ready to give a referral but be fair and transparent.