D&G Resort

[hillbilly]

This photo was posted to point out several possible problems while building in Thailand.

We have allowed these builders to order the material as is needed. However, one does need to be careful.

For example, one has to keep watch on all of those water bottles. They tend to vanish. The satangs do add up. Additionally, look at the cable laying around. Many times workers tend to forget where materials are at and want to order more.

Then we have the working tables. They have been built out of my wood, with my paying for the labor, but often times while cleaning up the workers will take everything.

You can also see the one cement bag out in the open. Don't be afraid of telling the workers to put it out of the rain.

Finally, while I am on this issue, be carefull when you tell workers they can have the scraps of wood or metal. Their definitions of scrap may differ from yours.

There is much more in this photo that I could point out, but you get the idea.

[hillbilly]

Originally Posted by Loombucket

Good idea to paint the pole green, I was thinking along similar lines as we are going to need two to make it to the house.What did that nice new gate set you back, if I may ask?

We also thought about painting the poles brown. Who knows...

The cost of the gate is sorta hard to say. We already had some of the wood and metal from before. However, I would guess the gate will probably cost about B50,000. That price should include the arch (not shown).

The total cost for this latest project was close to 1/2 million baht.

[Smithson]

Originally Posted by hillbilly

Finally, while I am on this issue, be careful when you tell workers they can have the scraps of wood or metal. Their definitions of scrap may differ from yours.

This will also encourage them to create scrap by cutting into new material.

[SEA Traveler]

Enjoying the thread read Hillbilly. Project is looking good and the picture with narrative of the progress is interesting. Keep up the good work.

[Panda]

wonderful pics.