Tim Faller

Contributions from Tim Faller

Tim Faller owns Field Training Services in Westerly, R.I., a firm committed to training production staff in good jobsite management, helping companies develop training programs for their field staff, and assisting companies with their production systems.

• Change Is in Order: Change Order Calculations Done in the Field vs. in the Office

  TIM FALLER: Should you ask your lead carpenter to estimate and present change orders?

   

• Success With Subcontractors

  TIM FALLER: Communication is key to working successfully with subcontractors and keeping clients happy with your team.

   

• Keys to Successful Production

  TIM FALLER: Mastering systems, training, and feedback is the key to production success.

   

• The Fallacy of the Fast Track

  Tim Faller: There really is no such thing as a fast track. Skipping steps from planning to production can be costly.

   

• Tim Faller: Common Courtesy

  Kinder, gentler remodeling makes for a better work atmosphere and could also lead to more referrals for your company.

   

• Leading the Field: What Makes a Good Production Manager

  Though the common practice is to promote a lead carpenter to the position of production manger, the skills required for each of these jobs is quite different.

   

• Back to the Future: The Lead Carpenter System Returns

  Downshifting to smaller jobs requires changes in production. The lead carpenter system is well suited to tighter budgets and smaller jobs.

   

• Age, Safety, & Awareness: Age Has Its Advantages and Disadvantages on the Jobsite

  Carpenters of every age are prone to injury, but for different reasons.

   

• When the Owner Returns to the Field

  Longtime consultant Tim Faller gets back to carpentry and learns a few things about himself and the owner's perspective.

   

• The Projects May Be Smaller, but Planning Remains Key

  Full-service remodelers are mistaken if they dismiss small projects as being less important and requiring less attention to detail.