For Project Managers and General Contractors Managing Subs

Get the 13 Insider Secrets That Make Framers Actually Want to Work With You

The proven strategies most successful project managers use to run smoother builds, eliminate delays, and earn the respect of every trade on their job sites.

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Hey Project Manager,

I'm Justin Smith, founder of FrameX Unlimited, and I've been exactly where you are right now.

After 20 years in the framing industry and running my own construction business, I've been on both sides of the PM-trade relationship. I've been the framer dealing with unclear plans and last-minute changes. I've also been the GC trying to coordinate multiple trades while keeping clients happy.

Here's what I've learned: The best projects aren't just about good framing - they're about good relationships.

You know that sinking feeling when you walk onto a job site and immediately sense something's off. Maybe it's the framing crew standing around looking confused. Maybe it's the electrician shaking his head at the layout. Or maybe it's that dreaded 2 PM text saying "we need to talk about some issues."

I've seen what makes projects run smooth... and what makes them spiral into chaos. The difference isn't luck or even skill level. It's the specific behaviors that earn framers' respect and cooperation - which, as any experienced PM knows, are two very different things.

In this guide, I'm sharing the 13 exact behaviors I've observed from PMs who consistently run the smoothest, most profitable builds in Manitoba. These aren't theoretical management tips - they're battle-tested practices that will transform how trades respond to your projects.

Ready to become the PM that framers actually want to work with?

— Justin Smith, Founder of FrameX Unlimited Corp.

Inside This Free Guide, You'll Discover

  • The #1 site preparation mistake that signals "amateur operation" to experienced framers (and the simple fix that immediately earns their respect)

  • Why the best framers actually want to coordinate with other trades — and the specific communication approach that makes it happen naturally

  • The payment structure that keeps everyone motivated and aligned while protecting your budget and timeline

  • How Manitoba's top PMs handle scope changes and extras without creating stress, delays, or trust issues with their crews

When you implement these insider strategies, you'll notice the difference immediately.

Framers show up prepared and motivated. Communication flows smoothly. Other trades actually coordinate instead of clash. Projects stay on schedule and within budget.

Most importantly, you'll become the PM that skilled trades want to work with again and again.

Ready to transform from the PM who's constantly putting out fires to the one that framers actually look forward to working with?

After nearly 20 years framing projects across Manitoba, and running builds as general contractors, we've seen what separates the PMs who struggle with trade relationships from those who make it look effortless.

The difference isn't luck. It's not about paying more or being the "nice guy." It's about understanding what framers actually respect and respond to.

The most successful PMs in Manitoba know something others don't: Building great relationships with trades isn't about managing people... it's about creating the conditions where skilled craftsmen want to deliver their best work.

Ready to Transform Your Relationships?

Get instant access to our free guide and start implementing these proven strategies on your very next project.