This is what happened to me last week on the start of a new construction home.
I stopped by and introduced myself to the superintendent running the job.
First I think that I caught him off guard. I guess no one hires an inspector to inspect new construction.
He was polite and I have no problem with him.
MY problem is that when I asked to be informed when the home was under roof so I could walk my client through the home to determine the electrical layout I was told that NO changes were allowed. Not even adding one outlet.
Now I understand if uncle Harry was trying to layout the wiring. But I only asked if 'we' could (maybe) add some outlets while the walls were open. I should say not us but the electrical contractor would add these.
No was the answer.
My questions to you builders are:
This layout would be performed weeks ahead of the electricians coming in.
Did I mention that I am a licensed electrician? An electrical inspector?
It would take 5 minutes for me to explain the changes AND the client would pay for the additions.
Builders and anyone else what are your thoughts?
Am I getting to upset about this?
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Get the buyer involved. He writes the checks. Not you (I assume). If they dont listen to the buyer, then you are up the creek.
William
I do not understand me being up a creek.
I AM the buyers mouth piece. They hire me to protect their interests.
That contractor just didn't get it. Adding outlets and changes can cost the buyer big bucks and the contractor can cash in. My contractors get the improvements paid up front and they are non refundable.
That's why they are builders, you are the salesman. Many builders don't have the people skills that it takes to be in sales. Your job is to let him know how it can be win-win.
what does your client think about this and if your their mouth piece I would make it clear to the builder that you are representing them and this is what they want
I don't think you are wrong for getting upset. Was it the super, the pm or the builder who said no changes were possible? If it was the super or a pm, they may be saying no so as to avoid the change order, the extra time to submit a CO from the sparky, etc.
I spent 10 years working for a remod contractor. Started as a carpenter, then Head Carpenter, Superintendant, and finally, Senior Project Manager. I never had an issue with changes at the stage you are in. That's what change orders are for.
Mike your client needs to deal with the developer,not some paid lackey whom hates his job.
When the developer finds out what this guy said he will not have a job to hate.
I think we need to know more about the situation. Is it a developer? Is it a large, possibly national, builder? Is it a small local guy (in my opinion, the best option and the most flexible). What level in the company is the guy you talked to. If an employee, go over his head. As William said, it is the buyer who is writing the checks.