Category: Learning From the Job
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No.6 Learning From the Job: Linking Contracting Experience with Entrepreneurship
Introduction Studying Entrepreneurship and Innovation while working in contracting has allowed me to connect academic concepts with real working experience helping me glide through my uni degree with ease. Through my involvement in both on site and office roles at T&Z Building Maintenance, I learned how business principles apply directly to daily contracting operations. This post reflects on…
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No.5 Learning From the Job: Time Management and Organisation on Contracting Projects
Introduction Time management is a key part of successful contracting. Even when technical work is done well, poor organisation can lead to delays, client dissatisfaction, and unnecessary stress. Through my experience working in both on-site and office roles at T&Z Building Maintenance, I learned that planning and organisation are essential for delivering projects efficiently. This post…
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No.4 Learning From the Job: Managing Clients and Expectations in Contracting
Introduction One of the biggest lessons I learned while working at T&Z Building Maintenance is that contracting is not only about technical work. A large part of the job involves managing clients, expectations, and communication. Even a well executed project can be seen as unsuccessful if expectations are not handled properly. This post focuses on how communication…
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No.3 Learning From the Job: Safety, Mistakes & Practical Contracting Tips
Safety is one of the most important aspects of contracting, yet it is often under looked. Through my experience working in both on-site and management roles at T&Z Building Maintenance, I learned that many problems in contracting are not caused by lack of skill, but by rushing work or ignoring basic safety and planning procedures. This…
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No.2 Learning From the Job: From Call to Completion in Contracting
Many people believe that contracting work begins when workers arrive on-site with tools. Through my experience working in my family business, T&Z Building Maintenance, I learned that the real work starts much earlier. A successful contracting job depends on planning, communication, and organisation long before any physical work is carried out. This post explains the full…
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No.1 Learning From the Job: What Contracting Is Really About
When people think about contracting, they often imagine simple repair work or manual labour. Before working closely in my family business, T&Z Building Maintenance, I had a similar understanding. However through my experience managing both on-site operations and office work, I learned that contracting is much more complex and demanding. Contracting combines technical knowledge with planning,…