10:25, regarding genesis of site: evolve or die. life is change, sleepy head.

Posted by: Mephany at June 23, 2008 12:04 PM in response to Bird Blog: Week 7

In response to the first comment, all salvaged material was spoken for very quickly. Whatever we couldn't use onsite for the build-out was either recycled, donated to Habitat for Humanity, or taken by Build It Green, the landlords or our contractor. Sorry!

Stephanie Mankins

Posted by: Mephany at June 9, 2008 10:45 AM in response to Bird Blog: Week 6

In response to 2:06 -
Having worked as a subcontractor, from finish carpenter to site manager, as well as a general contractor on many renovations, I'm well aware that the stereotype of the unreliable contractor is not completely unfounded. From this same experience, however, I've learned that there are still many craftspeople who take their work seriously and whose word, when given on anything from an appointment time to quality of work, can be trusted. Without exception, I've found it worth my time to seek out and employ people whose work, and word, I have confidence in.

So while the Hudson Companies, as full-time, professional developers, are undoubtedly more sophisticated in many ways, I think a blog documenting a much smaller scale venture such as ours can and will prove insightful and interesting to many folks. We may even uncover some gem of knowledge, wisdom lost in the machinations of big business.

Many thanks to everyone reading and commenting on the blog!

Stephanie Mankins

Posted by: Mephany at May 24, 2008 10:44 AM in response to Bird Blog: Week 4