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for even the lowest bids to exceed the client’s budget. This seemed to me to be a lose/lose situation. The contractor was wasting time and resources at low success rates endeavoring to hit unrealistic budgetary targets. The client was wasting budgeting consultancy fees and time on historic data rather than current. Often con- tracts would be won at below par true costs. It would then become a constant dance between contractor and client as to what constituted an extra, or a claim culminating with the inevita- ble disputed final account.” “We set out to change that whole business philosophy and in doing so provide a great deal of added value,” he continues, “above and be- yond the construction element of development. Most of our business is, in fact, negotiated in one form or another. The advantages are mu- tual. The time line from design to construction is greatly reduced as are consultancy fees.We undertake the budget development process on an ‘open book’ basis and once the budget and design is fully developed and agreed, then we proceed into construction on a fixed price basis. The buck stops with us. The administration of the contract is less stressful for all concerned and even fun - as it should be.” This philosophy of providing complete con- struction and development services with an open- book, collaborative approach, fosters a very close relationship with clients that has not only built the reputation of the firm, but ensured that repeat business is a key to its success. “Everyone who has come to the Island and PROJETECH CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & SERVICES LTD. Coastal Building Sales is a premier building materials supply company servicing high-end residen- tial/commercial contractors and resorts throughout Flor- ida and the Caribbean. CBS strives to fulfill its mission of being a preeminent provider of quality building materials and services by serving their clients with character and purpose. Establishing long-term busi- ness relationships with clients through innovation, integrity, and aggressive performance in all they do is the key in making the operation suc- cessful. We pride ourselves on quality of our construc- tion products and specialty services with an emphasis on working with the finest manufacturers and suppli- ers in our industry. We take great pride in our accom- plishments and we will build on them each and every day. WWW.COASTALBUILDINGSALES.COM We pride ourselves on quality and service with an emphasis on working with the finest manufacturers and suppliers in our industry. LUMBER n BOARDS n EXTERIOR DECKING n EXOTIC HARDWOODS n SPECIALTY PRODUCTS CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS AND SERVICES WWW.COASTALBUILDINGSALES.COM 352-428-9664 75 Douglas Street, Homosassa, FL 34446 n jimbolton@tampabay.rr.com CONTACT US: