There are a lot of things on your plate as a General Contractor. You’ll need to identify the finest lenders, asset management firms, and more. We hate to add another step to your to-do list, but it’s necessary: Developing good working ties with subcontractors. There are a few basic actions you can take to guarantee you are getting the most out of your relationship.

Developing a Long-Term Relationship Throughout the Bidding Process

Make sure the invitations to bid you put out are simple to grasp when bidding on a project. Include as much data and information as feasible, as well as all bid-related papers. The scope of the job should be explicit, and everything should be written down to prevent sub-bidding on work that others might mistakenly believe is included in their offer.

Ensure that any deadlines or requests for prequalification are informed as early as feasible. Hold a site visit or a pre-bid meeting if feasible to answer any queries. As fast as possible, respond to queries and requests. You must be a quality general contractor if you want excellent subcontractors.

Developing a Long-Term Relationship Following the Award of the Bid

After you’ve granted bids, meet with all of the subcontractors you’ve chosen to go through the project in detail. Discuss daily reporting, safety meetings, and how information will be communicated. Instruct everyone to bring any problems or complications to you so that they may be immediately resolved. The more specific you can be regarding duties and expectations, the more likely a subcontractor will be able to deliver great results.

During the construction process, it’s important to have a strong relationship

It all comes down to communication. Check on all subcontractors and inquire on their progress. Be willing to hear the truth about things you don’t know. If there are any planned or actual modifications to the project’s timetable or scope, keep subcontractors informed. In other words, communicate so that people feel prepared to deal with problems when they emerge.

After the construction is finished, it’s time to focus on building a strong relationship.

Talk to your subcontractors about the task once the project is finished. Allow them to be open and honest with you about any problems that may have arisen. Inquire about how a task may be made to operate more smoothly in the future. Inquire about what tools or resources they may have received to make their duties simpler. This allows them to voice any issues while also demonstrating that you value their work and opinions.

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