Getting Back To Normal
b'On today\\u2019s show we are talking about how conditions are normalizing in the world of construction.\\nAfter two years of absolute insanity in the world of construction, lead times and inventory seems to be much more sane.\\nOne of the contractors I spoke with today recently priced the wood framing for an apartment project at $20 per square foot on a turnkey basis. That\\u2019s inclusive of labor and materials. Earlier this summer, similar quotes were coming in at nearly double that amount or about $40 per square foot.\\nOnly a few weeks ago I was quoted 14 weeks for glass patio doors. Yesterday I was quoted 5-6 weeks lead time.\\nI can tell you that we are approaching construction projects with a renewed sense of confidence. We are still shopping around for bargains. This is necessary at any point in the economic cycle. But it\\u2019s particularly important in today\\u2019s environment which has not fully normalized.\\nBut in all cases you need to make sure you are ordering products that meet your local building code. For example, some areas don\\u2019t allow the framelsss glass railings for balconies. Some products sold online for installation in the electrical system don\\u2019t meeting all of the specifications for the local electrical code.\\n----------------\\nHost: Victor Menasce\\nemail: podcast@victorjm.com'