Staff Members and Writers

Sandy Griffis
YCCA columnist

928-778-0040

ycca@cableone.net

Sandy Griffis is the Executive Director of Yavapai County Contractors Association. For more information visit: https://ycca.org

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I am receiving calls about gophers. And have you noticed driving along our highways, one can spot mounds of gopher hills along the right of ways?

By Sandy Griffis March 14, 2024
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The calls are coming in. “Sandy what is that white chalky substance that is appearing on our masonry wall?” I am sure if you drive around neighborhoods, you will see that “white chalky” substance appearing on many masonry walls.

By Sandy Griffis March 7, 2024
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Yes, we know that the construction industry is as busy and as hectic as ever. Yes, we know that project starts are a least 4 months out. Yes, we know that it is taking a while for permits to be issued.

By Sandy Griffis February 29, 2024
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Oh my gosh. I did a “thing.” No, I did not get a tattoo — I already have one. No, I did not purchase a new car — I love my SUV. No, I did not dye my hair blue — that would be a dye mixing experience, and with my red hair I would be purple. I had my tile and grout cleaned.

By Sandy Griffis February 22, 2024
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The lyrics from the classic 1945 melody, “Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!” romanticize the magic of soft, white flakes that glisten as they fall across the landscape.

By Sandy Griffis February 8, 2024
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The significance of maintaining an appropriate level of humidity in your home cannot be overstated. It plays a crucial role in not only creating a comfortable living environment but also ensuring positive health outcomes for all the inhabitants of the home.

By Sandy Griffis February 1, 2024
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So you have received a Preliminary 20 Day Notice in the mail. You are distraught and ask how can a contractor file a lien on your property when you do not owe anything? How serious is this and what do you do?

By Sandy Griffis January 25, 2024
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Let’s talk about social media and maybe why you should not put all of your contractor search eggs in the social media basket.

By Sandy Griffis January 18, 2024
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I understand finances and project costs. For everyone entertaining a new construction project, there is a cost of doing business. All companies have different profit margins, soft costs, hard costs. In the world of construction, bidding on projects is a delicate art.

By Sandy Griffis January 11, 2024
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The lyrics from the classic 1945 melody, “Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!” romanticize the magic of soft, white flakes that glisten as they fall across the landscape. The beauty of this snowy blanket fades, however, when people must confront the white accumulation on driveways and sidewalks.

By Sandy Griffis January 4, 2024

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