ᐅ Small Gifts for the Construction Team at the Topping-Out Ceremony
Created on: 11 Dec 2018 09:56
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Climbee
I’m not sure if this is the right place to ask, but I couldn’t find any other section where this topic would fit well.
We have our framework raising ceremony / topping-out ceremony on Saturday. As far as I know, the construction team usually receives a small gift then.
My question is: what is the typical price range for that, and is it usually just an envelope with money, or have you given a small, appropriate gift?
I’d appreciate any experiences and ideas you have. (Preferably things that can still be arranged by Saturday.)
We have our framework raising ceremony / topping-out ceremony on Saturday. As far as I know, the construction team usually receives a small gift then.
My question is: what is the typical price range for that, and is it usually just an envelope with money, or have you given a small, appropriate gift?
I’d appreciate any experiences and ideas you have. (Preferably things that can still be arranged by Saturday.)
Lumpi_LE schrieb:
I don’t really understand the point either. People do the work they are paid for, probably quite thoroughly. So why give a tip on top of that? When I deliver a project, nobody gives me anything extra, and if a client handed me a ten-dollar bill, I would actually feel a bit offended... You don’t usually give tips either?
The carpenters weren't at our topping-out ceremony, which was unfortunately the week before Easter—they just weren't up for it anymore 😉
Our bricklayers, who still had to do some facing brickwork, were there and each received a slightly larger chocolate bunny from me, tied with a miniature brick.
Of course, they also joined in eating and drinking.
Our bricklayers, who still had to do some facing brickwork, were there and each received a slightly larger chocolate bunny from me, tied with a miniature brick.
Of course, they also joined in eating and drinking.
Silent010 schrieb:
"Hebauf" doesn’t mean anything to me either. I think the origin of the word is the same in both cases: the raising or lifting of roof truss components that have been assembled horizontally.
Where in Baden-Württemberg are you from that you don’t know the term?
I’m curious about roughly where the dividing line is—that is, north of which people say one term and south of which they say the other. In this case, it means the same thing, unlike with "Drempel" and "Kniestock," which refer to different construction methods.
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Most craftsmen are no longer interested in a topping-out ceremony. None of the craftsmen showed up at ours, only friends and family. Especially the carpenters usually don’t want to come because they’re just happy when the workday is over. They usually have a topping-out ceremony EVERY day.
Times are different nowadays, but I think it’s nice that you’re giving it some thought. Whether it will be appreciated is another question.
Times are different nowadays, but I think it’s nice that you’re giving it some thought. Whether it will be appreciated is another question.
It was completely different here. When we said we wanted a traditional topping-out ceremony and asked how the manager felt about it, their eyes lit up. Finally, someone was actually holding a topping-out ceremony again. Then came complaints about homeowners who treat them like servants, where there’s never a case of soda or even a cake, and definitely no ceremony. I was told to discuss it with the manager. The manager then enthusiastically set the date and said they would finish work an hour earlier that day and that he would provide the topping wreath. I was to arrange everything else with the carpenter.
Then the day arrived. It was chilly and very windy, but on the ceremony day the site was well staffed with 10 people. They set up the party furniture, installed the windows to avoid drafts, nailed the roofing foil down so no rain would get in, and even brought a gas heater because it was cold. Around noon, the delivery service from the supermarket arrived with plenty of beer and spirits. Around 4 p.m., the traditional speech was given, everyone applauded, then the envelopes were handed out, and my wife and I each said a few kind words to everyone. Then the food arrived—goulash soup. The celebration really got going; we danced to heavy rock playing on the Makita jobsite radio, and it turned into a lively party. Karsten
Then the day arrived. It was chilly and very windy, but on the ceremony day the site was well staffed with 10 people. They set up the party furniture, installed the windows to avoid drafts, nailed the roofing foil down so no rain would get in, and even brought a gas heater because it was cold. Around noon, the delivery service from the supermarket arrived with plenty of beer and spirits. Around 4 p.m., the traditional speech was given, everyone applauded, then the envelopes were handed out, and my wife and I each said a few kind words to everyone. Then the food arrived—goulash soup. The celebration really got going; we danced to heavy rock playing on the Makita jobsite radio, and it turned into a lively party. Karsten