WHEN RETAINING a masonry restoration contractor, it's important to keep in mind that the restoration business requires expertise not only in " restoration " but also in " business. " Much is at stake. You may be planning to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars - or even millions - on a restoration project. Your successful management of the project depends on your ability to retain a contractor who not only has deep experience and knowledge of the craft but an understanding of how to manage a project from a business perspective. Your management of the project depends on your ability to stay on budget, fi nish on time, minimize disturbances for owners and tenants, and, of course, provide top-quality results. A contractor with business skills can help you meet those goals. NIUM MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS SKILLS REQUIRED BY KIERAN FITZGIBBON STORATION August 2024 CONDOMEDIA 21