Re:Ask HN: Have you built a house?
by barrow-rider on Wednesday August 29, 2018 @12:53PM
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> Also, gain a working level of Spanish if you are building in California; it's essential for communicating with the tradespeople.
Not just California -- most places. My neighbors in VA were Hispanic construction workers who did mostly concrete pouring. When I helped my folks refurb their properties in rural NY and PA easily 60-80% were Hispanic, even the GC/PM.
Not just California -- most places. My neighbors in VA were Hispanic construction workers who did mostly concrete pouring. When I helped my folks refurb their properties in rural NY and PA easily 60-80% were Hispanic, even the GC/PM.