As a contractor I can tell you under no uncertain terms A five minute conversation can save so many problems It only takes a minute to listen to your customers concern
100% , retired construction and mining contractor/project manager/clerk of works. If there is any change to the contract or specification, propose a change order, agree on changes, before continuing work, and then sign, work is only then part of the contract addendum.. everyone should work away knowing that each party is getting a fair and agreed-upon shake. no such thing as a verbal agreement on site.
DC you're making those kids' day. You really know how to talk to them and make them feel good about themselves. I can see why your house was the place to hang out for the neighborhood kids. That got to hang with you and learn and MC kept them fed. They must have loved it.
Just poured 700 cubic yards of concrete for a 60k gallon water basin, pump platform, electrical room and all the paving around it. All that concrete was placed on top of 60+ loads of 1" rock.
just found your site, a couple of other old-timers licking our wounds in the hospital, and now sitting and watching your videos.. great energy, descriptions without BS. When you hire a contractor to do such an expensive and significant project, you also make sure that you have a qualified, third-party inspector working for you .. your eyes and ears.. technical construction-engineered work is a litigator's dream.
Cole I wish that I had the time to talk to my dad like you and DC talk. I also want DC to adopt me except I am a bit older than him. I love the videos reminiscing of my childhood. God bless you all.
Keep on top of what goes on around you. The world is full of stories of people who did not and have paid the price. I have a seven year old son, I will not consider myself a successful father if he doesn’t learn that. Bravo to you and props to DC.
My parents were both from farms in western Minnesota and I spent my summers on the farm. I learned that I needed figure out how to get stuff done and have a bit of fun doing it. I recently ran across your channel and it's a blast from my past. Thanks for that.
@@realredditstories420 Yes it is. "Did Cole fall off a grain bin" Did Sable get run over by a tractor" Now, if that were to happen It wouldn't be clickbait. "Did we fire the concrete guys" see how that works? Thumbs down everytime!
I liked the last few minutes of the video, sitting and talking to us. That was cool. Also, I agree, you need to question your contractors if you're not sure about something they are doing. Too many things get built the wrong way because people don't question their contractors. Keep up the great work. My brother and I really enjoy watching your videos.
I was on a job in Arizona building a water tank. They wanted to build up the concrete forms 3" on the top, with 2x4's which would be visible and ugly forever. We would have to remove and rebuild every single pour way to much work! I suggested building it on the bottom, hidden never seen! Buried. No need to rebuild after every pour less work! My boss stole my idea as his own! But everybody knew I had the right idea! It worked out fine! Everybody lost respect for our boss!
As a professional contractor we always love it when any questions are asked upfront when people see it, then wait to end to say something. Easier to fix it in the moment!
It always pays to ask questions. Communication is always the key. Every contractor that I have worked with usually welcomes questions and concerns and talking out ideas almost always solves everything negative. Glad that you all are happy and getting what you want. Loved the western music when DC was playing with the foaming gun! Teaching the contractor's kids about the farm equipment is a bonus and I'll bet that they will remember it for a long time.
Cole love your show, I would have to say you guys are my favorite thing to watch, I am 65 years old and I used to pray when I was a kid that I would want to be a farmer when I grew up. Well I still want to be a farmer, but it never worked out that way. But watching your show helps me know what it’s really like to be a farmer. I am glad you give God the glory for what you have, you are truly blessed! Thank you and God bless you and your family!
Hey Cole, there has been times where the fact my grandfather/ uncles/dad were involved in a project had saved us 20 years later. One time we had a waterline stop working well grandpa could walk out the exact path of the under ground line with in 6in. Make it better for repairs later on
I hope they got paid well for the work they did on the sprayer parts. They are nice boys. DC has a knack with kids and found a way to keep their days busy not boring.
I'll tell you Cole, there's a lot of things I've been a part of that I didn't question in the process, and wish I had. When you're making the financial commitment to the magnitude y'all are, you're well within in bounds to get the answers you need. I'm sure at the end of the day, the contractors understand it as well.
Cole, As an Ag engineer, I always like my clients to ask questions and be active with the construction. The more communication the better the project turns out. And yes I have worked horrible customers who believed they, the farmer, mows better, I learned it just costs them more in the he end
Previous owners of our farm ripped all the wiring and heavy timbers out of the dairy barn. A 260 ton, 120’ tall classic WWII 160,000 sq’ barn held up by hope and old rusty plumbing pipe stuck back in place of timbers. We’ve been fully restoring and rewiring. Your pile of conduit brought back the trenching and wiring nightmares! But it’s nice to have fully functional.
I see no problem in overseeing the development of your site... your concerns are valid... anyone can mess up- there are times people “drop the ball” or cut corners - even “professionals!” I also like understanding and learning through a project!
In general I enjoy the channel. I’m getting tired of the constant click-baiting. Even though I’m interested in watching I feel like I’m being played the fool every time I click to watch.
It's great to interact, even in areas outside your expertise. Sometimes "outside" questions or input helps them get a different perspective & improve. We should all look to learn & improve & "in a multitude of counselors is safety", right?
Cole & DC: This is your heart and soul, you are good people, investing a lot here, I think you have every right to respectfully ask questions and be involved with this project as you are. I’m sure the concrete guys are professional, and good at what they do, in their defense, it can be a little nerve wracking to be watched, but nice to see it coming along and everyone working together. This has just been so much fun, interesting to follow. I have adopted you all as my family (really, in my heart) just love all of you so much,! Want to Thank you for bringing me along on the journey and giving a lonely human something to look forward to! Carry on!!
It seems that that you are more relaxed in this video than the last one. It is so wonderful that you are able to make a great decision of what is going on. I also like your sunsets.
Glad you took the time to explain a little more Cole, and asking questions to educate yourself and understand is a good thing. Even better that they are willing and able to explain it to you. Sounds like a great bunch of people.
Communication is of the utmost importance with projects. Always. You are lucky to be onsite for any questions u have along the way. Seeing the rocks made you question what is happening, but you are fortunate to see it asap and to ask questions. It IS a big, costly project and the rocks could get u nervous. Knee-jerk reaction. You may have been tired too, to make u react. Totally understandable. You know you have a great crew on it. It's gonna be great, Cole. You are doing a great job.
One other thing that is good to be able to know how things are and go in is if there is a problem down the road, you know what is under everything and how it's put together for troubleshooting later on when something goes wrong.
Cole you spoke wisdom when you said it is good to ask questions. Pros should not be rattled when you ask questions regarding your money. DC spoke wisdom too, in a balancing sort of way. No need to be rude and hostile with the questions, for example. Great video.
The Y-drops look like they r gonna be a good advancement. Watched concrete guys put in a bunker the size as ur piece (OFF THE RANCH). Was suprised they didn’t pour forms. But watching this thing go up is so exciting. Have lots of them around me here in Missouri but never saw the work that goes into it. This is what u call a commitment.
So here we are in October of 2022, and looks like you were right to ask questions. Perhaps you should have asked more - specially about the NOW cracking hopper bottom bin. Sigh...
A questioning attitude is the best way I found on projects that your not sure of or haven’t done or been apart of before is great to learn from. Not just for yourself but everyone involved in the project. There might be that one question you ask the contractor about why or how they are doing something and the contractor is explaining why or what they are doing or how they are doing something the contractor just might figure out that the way there about to something that there might be an easier way to do it or they might figure out they might have to do something be cause it’s not required to do it. I hope that makes sense? There is never a dumb question when it comes to learning!! Love the vids and play safe so y’all can go home every day to your loved ones!!!! God bless.
Communication is key factor with any project you hire someone to do and stay on top of it, sometimes they want to skip a few steps to save a few bucks but it costs YOU in the long run and its also a learning experience if its something you have never had done before. Respect the workers and just ask questions so you can learn from them and they can learn from you as to what you expect! Good job!!!
Always good to have a meeting of the minds before the project begins,as a contractor I like customer input, also to update and consult with them if something unexpected came up . Customers should get the contractor to spell out in detail what they are going to do in there estimates.Change orders and extra work over and above original estimate could cost more.
Good you pay attention to each step. I poured a pad once outside of Iowa City where the farmer got stuck with his grain pit being oriented wrong due to the excavator misunderstanding how it was suppose to sit and by the time the farmer saw it we had already poured the footing. That what can happen without good communication.
Honestly, you and Daddy Cornstar are true comedians. I can’t tell you how much I laugh over how you guys handle anything and everything. Thank you for the fun....on my side. I know it’s work on your side! Super cool!
Oh my Gosh!! I am so excited to see you have the Vneck Tshirt!!! I went to order and all out of my size but I will keep trying!! Thank you for offering and listening to your fans!! Also loved the white sweatshirt Neva had on too!!
Cole, do you have water pivots? When they came out with big sprinklers on top (1/2 mile) of the line in the 80s? As a preacher in new corn country I saw three farmers from church modifying a new 1/2 mile line. The sprayer covered a whole section (square mile). They took the sprayers off the pivot line from the dealer and went to town and bought hundreds of feet of rubber hose and made hoses to nearly touch the ground. They told me it would save water. They did this before any company ever thought of it. One man is still living. Give a big shout out to Wayne Clark of Lubbock, Texas for something he gave to farm industry without charge.
CONCRETE!!! LOL every time DC says cement I wanna scream...I work for a concrete company and that was hammered into me at hiring. But love all the interactions! It makes me smile!
Question everything and learn as you go, like I’d love to learn why we didn’t get at least a few seconds of Cole admiring that awesome Kentucky Bluegrass!
Cole and DC, I think it’s important for you understand how this very complicated new structure is constructed so you can operate it safely and efficiently, and can fix problems when they arise. In a sense, it’s just like the new Y-drops on the sprayer - there will be bugs to work out in order to achieve the desired level of functionality.
Love the daddy Cornstar intro! Such a great sense of the moment! Cole, I think you’re spot on. You should always question when you feel unsure about something. Even if it just takes a simple answer. You’re paying out good money, you have ever right to know everything you believe you need to know about your investment. Where’s Cooper?
As a fellow 5th generation farmer dealing with the same issues when you hire work done you’re doing everything right cornstars! Question question question! At least in our area of the country, the so-called “professionals” make mistakes and or like to cut corners if you’re not paying attention to what they’re doing. Keep up the good work and your due-diligence cornstar family.
That was why people were a little bothered by the way Cole ranted, there is a difference in having questions and wanting to understand a process or a reason why something is being done, and coming across being unhappy with their quality of work and the need to do things the way they are! I think it was just the way you came across that threw so many people for a loop! Glad you spoke on it in this video though.
Yous were pretty funny today and it was a very light hearted video. And it’s good to talk your concerns over with the contractors- it is a VERY large project!!
As always a great video. I loved when you got along with DC and explained the matter with concrete. Bees come to man to drink because there is not enough water in nature or they do not find it. It helps if we have a container with fresh water and stones, when the bee comes for water, bees can go on the stone, it drinks and has no wet wings.
Always good to work closely with your contractors. To question is the right of those signing the cheques. To answer is the duty of those receiving the cheques. Communication is key in any project - large or small.
As the boss/customer, it's 100% your right and responsibility to question the contractor when things don't seem to make sense. I'm a manager of a large company, and I encounter this almost every day. Good job, young man!
Always ask questions (something else then questioning someones work) and learn. Besides, the million dollar bin site is a huge deal for you guys and you are no doubt worried quicker and questioning things quicker because of that. And that is healthy. And yes, sometimes questions are annoying, but in the end answering them is a so much fun as you see people understand why something is done. Just keep your humor in dealing with the builders, your personalities are a reason we watch and no doubt the builders will enjoy working for you because of those personalities.
Cole, I enjoy your videos! You are very right in your questioning. Being an excavator and in the road building business for 33 yrs I have seen my fair share of concrete poured on substandard ground. Concrete guys all to commonly are just that...concrete experts. Too often they know little about grading, soils & compaction. I wouldn't just encourage I would suggest you take a very close look at the ground before they pour. Looks like you have soils like we have in WI and it can get ugly with clay when water is present. In light of the bearing weights that these footings & slabs will see if it were me I would get a geotechnical guy/company such as Braun out and do some density testing to make sure you don't need further corrections. A little $ spent now could save a disaster later when concrete footings and slabs are settling and cracking.
Cole, sometimes it takes an untrained eye to see the obvious. My father had a concrete contractor form up the basement of the new house dad was building. Dad noticed that one of the wall segments was off a little. The wall segment was off by the wide of the basement wall. The contractor said it would have cost him a lot of money to fix it after the concrete was poured the next morning. They worked an extra 2 hours into the night to fix it. From this, I learned to ask questions if you don't understand.
Just came in from my small garden and was happy to see u just posted !! Always glad to watch your busy farm and crazy family ... love watching u all !!
Many people don’t realize a farmer practices many different trades. You half to know about a lot of different jobs. Weather man, electrician, mechanic, agriculture, chemist, mathematician, law, builder and most of all common sense. Great work on all fronts guys.
Thanks for another great video. Was enjoyable and interesting. Putting the drop sprays on your sprayer was a job. I have never seen that setup before. But I see what you are doing with it and follow the design to get products down low on the corn. Took a while to get it setup but once you got it you were off and running. Good show guys. Thanks for the overview on the bin project. I am like you both, when I am putting out a lot of money on a project I like to know how things are going all around. Know you keep an eye on things and I am good with that. You both have great personalities and can see you getting along ok with the contractors. Doing great guys. Thanks again for the video and taking us along. Take care and be safe. Thanks. Iowa farm boy from years ago.
If a contractor can't handle answering their clients questions or dismiss them with a don't worry about it I'm a professional that's never a good sign. A big part of contracting is communicating with the people spending the money.
Absolutely true. And being a conscientious client, sometimes you catch errors. Professionals are human. I am in the middle of a project, and my architect and contractor quoted code to me that I didn't think made sense - turns out they were incorrect, and we fixed things before they became a problem. And by working with them and listening, I am learning a lot!
@@teamstarlingadventures3904 Yeah I kind of wander how they feel about that. Even the episode prior where he was upset. Which to be fair if they do a good job Cole’s platform could be of some help to them. But tact goes a Lomg way towards getting what you are looking for.
When you have a project that will be developed over many years, understanding what there and what's underground is important, these may not be the same people down the road, so if you see how it was done, and that it does match the drawings and plans, that's just one more confirmation down the road when the next guy tries to add on, they know the projects prior to them followed the plans correctly because you were there to verify and validate the prior work.
Three years ago I had contractors fixing major tree damage on my house (replacing trusses) and I had to check on almost every step, especially their subcontractors, to make sure it was correct. There were many shortcuts that had to be done or redone correctly.
Hey just wanted to say thank you for letting me be a spectator in your world. I appreciate, I'm enjoying the process of the bin site build, take care Cornstar's crew.
I learned to double check contractors and question everything. I had a 24x40 pad poured for a garage through a contractor using a sub-contractor he’s never used before (and won’t again). They measured the forms corner to corner to ensure it was square…it was 3” out of square. When the building contractor shows up they said my building will sit with a 3” overhang on one corner and 3” ‘underhand’ on the other. We figured when they measured, one was measuring the outside corner and the guy on the other end was measuring the inside corner…forms were 2x4s, so 1 1/2” x 2 is a 3” mistake. I’m pouring an extension myself to fix their mistake next week, with the help of my primary contractor.
You learn by watching and questioning. That way when you get to be DCs age, you know a lot more - like he does now. Love the afternoon lawn chats. (We call them post work “safety” meetings / recaps.
Of course you question. I've now seen six plumbers in an effort to try to update/repair two bathrooms. I've had six different suggestions of the best way to do it. And I am totally flummoxed. From just regrout to tear it out and replace. And the problem is we can't figure out precisely where the water issue is originating but I've had six different suggestions.
As a contractor I can tell you under no uncertain terms
A five minute conversation can save so many problems It only takes a minute to listen to your customers concern
100% , retired construction and mining contractor/project manager/clerk of works.
If there is any change to the contract or specification, propose a change order, agree on changes, before continuing work, and then sign, work is only then part of the contract addendum..
everyone should work away knowing that each party is getting a fair and agreed-upon shake. no such thing as a verbal agreement on site.
DC you're making those kids' day. You really know how to talk to them and make them feel good about themselves. I can see why your house was the place to hang out for the neighborhood kids. That got to hang with you and learn and MC kept them fed. They must have loved it.
Yeah, DC knows how to raise boys.👍
Clear communication is so important to any project when multiple people are involved..
Just poured 700 cubic yards of concrete for a 60k gallon water basin, pump platform, electrical room and all the paving around it. All that concrete was placed on top of 60+ loads of 1" rock.
just found your site, a couple of other old-timers licking our wounds in the hospital, and now sitting and watching your videos.. great energy, descriptions without BS.
When you hire a contractor to do such an expensive and significant project, you also make sure that you have a qualified, third-party inspector working for you .. your eyes and ears.. technical construction-engineered work is a litigator's dream.
Cole my grandfather always told me the only stupid question ask is one not asked
Is this a stupid question?
I’ve been told there is no such thing as a stupid question
Cole I wish that I had the time to talk to my dad like you and DC talk. I also want DC to adopt me except I am a bit older than him. I love the videos reminiscing of my childhood.
God bless you all.
Loved you two sitting down and chatting to us at the end of the day. Good Talk. Great Points.
Hey DC and Cole. It's always right to ask questions. Understanding the reasons for actions or materials makes everyone confident in the project.
Everyone should have a Hands-On with their contractors. A lot of people don't and that's one work ends up bad
Keep on top of what goes on around you. The world is full of stories of people who did not and have paid the price. I have a seven year old son, I will not consider myself a successful father if he doesn’t learn that. Bravo to you and props to DC.
My parents were both from farms in western Minnesota and I spent my summers on the farm. I learned that I needed figure out how to get stuff done and have a bit of fun doing it. I recently ran across your channel and it's a blast from my past. Thanks for that.
Really enjoy watching… No need for the click bait titles…
Amen to not needing click bait titles! Ugh
He sure does use them!
@@realredditstories420 Yes it is. "Did Cole fall off a grain bin" Did Sable get run over by a tractor" Now, if that were to happen It wouldn't be clickbait. "Did we fire the concrete guys" see how that works? Thumbs down everytime!
Always click bait I just like to watch to see what not do do
All the cornstars do click bait on their videos and so does Nave😳
I liked the last few minutes of the video, sitting and talking to us. That was cool. Also, I agree, you need to question your contractors if you're not sure about something they are doing. Too many things get built the wrong way because people don't question their contractors. Keep up the great work. My brother and I really enjoy watching your videos.
Good contractor will always tell you how and why they do things a certain way so the customer understands and give them that peace of mind!!!
if you think something is off, it is better to ask than stay silent... even professionals mess up sometimes.
I was on a job in Arizona building a water tank. They wanted to build up the concrete forms 3" on the top, with 2x4's which would be visible and ugly forever. We would have to remove and rebuild every single pour way to much work! I suggested building it on the bottom, hidden never seen! Buried. No need to rebuild after every pour less work! My boss stole my idea as his own! But everybody knew I had the right idea! It worked out fine! Everybody lost respect for our boss!
True professionals also don't mind answering their customer's questions and addressing their concerns.
As a professional contractor we always love it when any questions are asked upfront when people see it, then wait to end to say something. Easier to fix it in the moment!
@@captiveamerica669 I have had my bosses and co-workers to steal my ideas too. Especially underhanded sales staff taking credit for them. Burns me up.
It always pays to ask questions. Communication is always the key. Every contractor that I have worked with usually welcomes questions and concerns and talking out ideas almost always solves everything negative. Glad that you all are happy and getting what you want.
Loved the western music when DC was playing with the foaming gun! Teaching the contractor's kids about the farm equipment is a bonus and I'll bet that they will remember it for a long time.
Cole love your show, I would have to say you guys are my favorite thing to watch, I am 65 years old and I used to pray when I was a kid that I would want to be a farmer when I grew up.
Well I still want to be a farmer, but it never worked out that way. But watching your show helps me know what it’s really like to be a farmer.
I am glad you give God the glory for what you have, you are truly blessed!
Thank you and God bless you and your family!
Hey Cole, there has been times where the fact my grandfather/ uncles/dad were involved in a project had saved us 20 years later. One time we had a waterline stop working well grandpa could walk out the exact path of the under ground line with in 6in. Make it better for repairs later on
It's always good to communicate with the contractors and let them know what's on your mind.
Integrity is never afraid to ask or be questioned.
Those youngsters are so polite and respectful.
I hope they got paid well for the work they did on the sprayer parts. They are nice boys. DC has a knack with kids and found a way to keep their days busy not boring.
Don't love the title but love the video. Cole is amazing, smart and wise beyond his years! Always looking out for his family and the farm!
I'll tell you Cole, there's a lot of things I've been a part of that I didn't question in the process, and wish I had. When you're making the financial commitment to the magnitude y'all are, you're well within in bounds to get the answers you need. I'm sure at the end of the day, the contractors understand it as well.
Cole, As an Ag engineer, I always like my clients to ask questions and be active with the construction. The more communication the better the project turns out. And yes I have worked horrible customers who believed they, the farmer, mows better, I learned it just costs them more in the he end
Previous owners of our farm ripped all the wiring and heavy timbers out of the dairy barn. A 260 ton, 120’ tall classic WWII 160,000 sq’ barn held up by hope and old rusty plumbing pipe stuck back in place of timbers. We’ve been fully restoring and rewiring. Your pile of conduit brought back the trenching and wiring nightmares! But it’s nice to have fully functional.
I see no problem in overseeing the development of your site... your concerns are valid... anyone can mess up- there are times people “drop the ball” or cut corners - even “professionals!”
I also like understanding and learning through a project!
In general I enjoy the channel. I’m getting tired of the constant click-baiting. Even though I’m interested in watching I feel like I’m being played the fool every time I click to watch.
I agree cole used to be cool now he's so full of himself it spoils the channel 🤷♂️🤔
It's great to interact, even in areas outside your expertise. Sometimes "outside" questions or input helps them get a different perspective & improve. We should all look to learn & improve & "in a multitude of counselors is safety", right?
Since you read all the comments.....You guys are great! I wish I lived close and could visit!
Cole and DC, I have been following you for a bit now. I think there was some important lessons that you bring up. Thanks for being real.
Cole & DC: This is your heart and soul, you are good people, investing a lot here, I think you have every right to respectfully ask questions and be involved with this project as you are. I’m sure the concrete guys are professional, and good at what they do, in their defense, it can be a little nerve wracking to be watched, but nice to see it coming along and everyone working together. This has just been so much fun, interesting to follow. I have adopted you all as my family (really, in my heart) just love all of you so much,! Want to Thank you for bringing me along on the journey and giving a lonely human something to look forward to! Carry on!!
It seems that that you are more relaxed in this video than the last one. It is so wonderful that you are able to make a great decision of what is going on. I also like your sunsets.
Simply love all that you all bring to the table. Different skills but, at the end of the day, a loving family.❤️
Glad you took the time to explain a little more Cole, and asking questions to educate yourself and understand is a good thing. Even better that they are willing and able to explain it to you. Sounds like a great bunch of people.
Communication is of the utmost importance with projects. Always. You are lucky to be onsite for any questions u have along the way. Seeing the rocks made you question what is happening, but you are fortunate to see it asap and to ask questions. It IS a big, costly project and the rocks could get u nervous. Knee-jerk reaction. You may have been tired too, to make u react. Totally understandable. You know you have a great crew on it. It's gonna be great, Cole. You are doing a great job.
One other thing that is good to be able to know how things are and go in is if there is a problem down the road, you know what is under everything and how it's put together for troubleshooting later on when something goes wrong.
Cole you spoke wisdom when you said it is good to ask questions. Pros should not be rattled when you ask questions regarding your money. DC spoke wisdom too, in a balancing sort of way. No need to be rude and hostile with the questions, for example. Great video.
Absolutely you want to question you contractors. Communication is the key to everyone being happy and satisfied.
The Y-drops look like they r gonna be a good advancement. Watched concrete guys put in a bunker the size as ur piece (OFF THE RANCH). Was suprised they didn’t pour forms. But watching this thing go up is so exciting. Have lots of them around me here in Missouri but never saw the work that goes into it. This is what u call a commitment.
So here we are in October of 2022, and looks like you were right to ask questions. Perhaps you should have asked more - specially about the NOW cracking hopper bottom bin. Sigh...
I've been away from home and busy. Even though I had a great week, it is so nice to come back and catch up with the Cornstar saga!
A questioning attitude is the best way I found on projects that your not sure of or haven’t done or been apart of before is great to learn from. Not just for yourself but everyone involved in the project. There might be that one question you ask the contractor about why or how they are doing something and the contractor is explaining why or what they are doing or how they are doing something the contractor just might figure out that the way there about to something that there might be an easier way to do it or they might figure out they might have to do something be cause it’s not required to do it. I hope that makes sense? There is never a dumb question when it comes to learning!! Love the vids and play safe so y’all can go home every day to your loved ones!!!! God bless.
Communication is key factor with any project you hire someone to do and stay on top of it, sometimes they want to skip a few steps to save a few bucks but it costs YOU in the long run and its also a learning experience if its something you have never had done before. Respect the workers and just ask questions so you can learn from them and they can learn from you as to what you expect! Good job!!!
Always good to have a meeting of the minds before the project begins,as a contractor I like customer input, also to update and consult with them if something unexpected came up . Customers should get the contractor to spell out in detail what they are going to do in there estimates.Change orders and extra work over and above original estimate could cost more.
Good you pay attention to each step. I poured a pad once outside of Iowa City where the farmer got stuck with his grain pit being oriented wrong due to the excavator misunderstanding how it was suppose to sit and by the time the farmer saw it we had already poured the footing. That what can happen without good communication.
Honestly, you and Daddy Cornstar are true comedians. I can’t tell you how much I laugh over how you guys handle anything and everything. Thank you for the fun....on my side. I know it’s work on your side! Super cool!
Oh my Gosh!! I am so excited to see you have the Vneck Tshirt!!! I went to order and all out of my size but I will keep trying!! Thank you for offering and listening to your fans!! Also loved the white sweatshirt Neva had on too!!
Cole, do you have water pivots? When they came out with big sprinklers on top (1/2 mile) of the line in the 80s? As a preacher in new corn country I saw three farmers from church modifying a new 1/2 mile line. The sprayer covered a whole section (square mile). They took the sprayers off the pivot line from the dealer and went to town and bought hundreds of feet of rubber hose and made hoses to nearly touch the ground. They told me it would save water. They did this before any company ever thought of it. One man is still living. Give a big shout out to Wayne Clark of Lubbock, Texas for something he gave to farm industry without charge.
CONCRETE!!! LOL every time DC says cement I wanna scream...I work for a concrete company and that was hammered into me at hiring. But love all the interactions! It makes me smile!
I always love how you do so many different projects
I have no problem with ask question when I had stuff done. Keep up the great work and great videos. Thank y'all for all you do.
I'm glad you worked things out with the concrete guys. I hope bins all turn out okay.
Absolutely a good idea to question! That is how you make sure you are on the same page. 👍🏼👍🏼
Question everything and learn as you go, like I’d love to learn why we didn’t get at least a few seconds of Cole admiring that awesome Kentucky Bluegrass!
I really liked that casual end of day talk you and DC had at the end of this video. It was a nice casual recap to the days events.
Cole and DC, I think it’s important for you understand how this very complicated new structure is constructed so you can operate it safely and efficiently, and can fix problems when they arise. In a sense, it’s just like the new Y-drops on the sprayer - there will be bugs to work out in order to achieve the desired level of functionality.
Love the daddy Cornstar intro! Such a great sense of the moment! Cole, I think you’re spot on. You should always question when you feel unsure about something. Even if it just takes a simple answer. You’re paying out good money, you have ever right to know everything you believe you need to know about your investment. Where’s Cooper?
You guys are awesome and never knew how farmers work. Your family is blessed by god and you have amazing family. Keep up the good work.
As a fellow 5th generation farmer dealing with the same issues when you hire work done you’re doing everything right cornstars! Question question question! At least in our area of the country, the so-called “professionals” make mistakes and or like to cut corners if you’re not paying attention to what they’re doing. Keep up the good work and your due-diligence cornstar family.
Its smart to ask questions. If the people you hire are proud of their work, they don't mind questions.
That was why people were a little bothered by the way Cole ranted, there is a difference in having questions and wanting to understand a process or a reason why something is being done, and coming across being unhappy with their quality of work and the need to do things the way they are!
I think it was just the way you came across that threw so many people for a loop!
Glad you spoke on it in this video though.
Nice job talking to the video concerns of yesterday. Keep up the good work. God Bless.
I am excited to see the bin site complete
It's OK to respectfully question. Especially a project this big and life changing.
Keep Smilin!!
I really need to be around you guys! It is your money and your project. You need to be involved and good contractors appreciate that.
Yous were pretty funny today and it was a very light hearted video. And it’s good to talk your concerns over with the contractors- it is a VERY large project!!
As always a great video. I loved when you got along with DC and explained the matter with concrete.
Bees come to man to drink because there is not enough water in nature or they do not find it. It helps if we have a container with fresh water and stones, when the bee comes for water, bees can go on the stone, it drinks and has no wet wings.
I agree, as long as Cornstar Farms are writing the checks, keep asking questions. Doesn't matter what anyone else thinks until they pony up some $$.
That bin site is going to be awesome. Getting to watch it being built will be very cool
I have friends that contractors and they appreciate you asking about concerns.
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It's always a good idea to ask questions and understand what it is you're paying for.
Always good to work closely with your contractors. To question is the right of those signing the cheques. To answer is the duty of those receiving the cheques. Communication is key in any project - large or small.
As Sy Simms ( a NY clothier ) used to say, an educated consumer is our best customer.
As the boss/customer, it's 100% your right and responsibility to question the contractor when things don't seem to make sense. I'm a manager of a large company, and I encounter this almost every day. Good job, young man!
Always ask questions (something else then questioning someones work) and learn.
Besides, the million dollar bin site is a huge deal for you guys and you are no doubt worried quicker and questioning things quicker because of that. And that is healthy.
And yes, sometimes questions are annoying, but in the end answering them is a so much fun as you see people understand why something is done.
Just keep your humor in dealing with the builders, your personalities are a reason we watch and no doubt the builders will enjoy working for you because of those personalities.
Lot going on! So happy things are going good! God bless!
Cole, I enjoy your videos! You are very right in your questioning. Being an excavator and in the road building business for 33 yrs I have seen my fair share of concrete poured on substandard ground. Concrete guys all to commonly are just that...concrete experts. Too often they know little about grading, soils & compaction. I wouldn't just encourage I would suggest you take a very close look at the ground before they pour. Looks like you have soils like we have in WI and it can get ugly with clay when water is present. In light of the bearing weights that these footings & slabs will see if it were me I would get a geotechnical guy/company such as Braun out and do some density testing to make sure you don't need further corrections. A little $ spent now could save a disaster later when concrete footings and slabs are settling and cracking.
Cole, sometimes it takes an untrained eye to see the obvious. My father had a concrete contractor form up the basement of the new house dad was building. Dad noticed that one of the wall segments was off a little. The wall segment was off by the wide of the basement wall. The contractor said it would have cost him a lot of money to fix it after the concrete was poured the next morning. They worked an extra 2 hours into the night to fix it. From this, I learned to ask questions if you don't understand.
Just came in from my small garden and was happy to see u just posted !! Always glad to watch your busy farm and crazy family ... love watching u all !!
Always good to clear the air ,and people make mistakes good to keep your eye on it just to make sure your on the same page.
That IS oddly satisfying!! The corn is so tall!
DC you are just an amazing man. The spice in the mix. It’s always fun with you on camera.
It will all work out Daddy C! Just hang in there. You got this.
Love the sit down at the end….you guys should incorporate that more often
Many people don’t realize a farmer practices many different trades. You half to know about a lot of different jobs. Weather man, electrician, mechanic, agriculture, chemist, mathematician, law, builder and most of all common sense. Great work on all fronts guys.
The interaction with the children is so wonderful to see.
Hello from Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. Thanks for sharing your great video’s please keep them coming.
Thanks for another great video. Was enjoyable and interesting. Putting the drop sprays on your sprayer was a job. I have never seen that setup before. But I see what you are doing with it and follow the design to get products down low on the corn. Took a while to get it setup but once you got it you were off and running. Good show guys. Thanks for the overview on the bin project. I am like you both, when I am putting out a lot of money on a project I like to know how things are going all around. Know you keep an eye on things and I am good with that. You both have great personalities and can see you getting along ok with the contractors. Doing great guys. Thanks again for the video and taking us along. Take care and be safe. Thanks. Iowa farm boy from years ago.
If a contractor can't handle answering their clients questions or dismiss them with a don't worry about it I'm a professional that's never a good sign. A big part of contracting is communicating with the people spending the money.
Absolutely true. And being a conscientious client, sometimes you catch errors. Professionals are human. I am in the middle of a project, and my architect and contractor quoted code to me that I didn't think made sense - turns out they were incorrect, and we fixed things before they became a problem. And by working with them and listening, I am learning a lot!
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@@teamstarlingadventures3904 Yeah I kind of wander how they feel about that. Even the episode prior where he was upset. Which to be fair if they do a good job Cole’s platform could be of some help to them. But tact goes a Lomg way towards getting what you are looking for.
When you have a project that will be developed over many years, understanding what there and what's underground is important, these may not be the same people down the road, so if you see how it was done, and that it does match the drawings and plans, that's just one more confirmation down the road when the next guy tries to add on, they know the projects prior to them followed the plans correctly because you were there to verify and validate the prior work.
Can’t wait for Daddy CornStar to be a Grandpa! Those grandkids are going to be so lucky ! ❤️
You know DC can’t wait either. Their whole family dynamic is just awesome.
Three years ago I had contractors fixing major tree damage on my house (replacing trusses) and I had to check on almost every step, especially their subcontractors, to make sure it was correct. There were many shortcuts that had to be done or redone correctly.
its nice to see progress on the bin site
Hey just wanted to say thank you for letting me be a spectator in your world. I appreciate, I'm enjoying the process of the bin site build, take care Cornstar's crew.
I learned to double check contractors and question everything. I had a 24x40 pad poured for a garage through a contractor using a sub-contractor he’s never used before (and won’t again). They measured the forms corner to corner to ensure it was square…it was 3” out of square. When the building contractor shows up they said my building will sit with a 3” overhang on one corner and 3” ‘underhand’ on the other. We figured when they measured, one was measuring the outside corner and the guy on the other end was measuring the inside corner…forms were 2x4s, so 1 1/2” x 2 is a 3” mistake. I’m pouring an extension myself to fix their mistake next week, with the help of my primary contractor.
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You learn by watching and questioning. That way when you get to be DCs age, you know a lot more - like he does now. Love the afternoon lawn chats. (We call them post work “safety” meetings / recaps.
Of course you question. I've now seen six plumbers in an effort to try to update/repair two bathrooms. I've had six different suggestions of the best way to do it. And I am totally flummoxed. From just regrout to tear it out and replace. And the problem is we can't figure out precisely where the water issue is originating but I've had six different suggestions.
I can’t wait to see the new setup!!! Congrats y’all.
Questions clear up potential problems communication is key