How To Select A General Contractor
Selecting a general contractor is a big commitment. They will be the leader to ensure that your hopes and dreams for your building are met. Not only do you want someone to make the building of your dreams, but you also need someone that will do it in a timely and cost efficient manner. Is this an impossible task? No, but you will need to do your homework.In order to make a good choice, you need to put in the time and effort to ensure you get a winner. Below are some tips to help you find a great general contractor that you can trust. You can't underestimate the referral of someone you trust. Do you know someone who recently underwent a building project in Utah area?
Ask them which general contractor they chose and why; also, don't forget to ask who else they looked at, but didn't select and why. These questions could not only lead you to your general contractor, but also save you time and effort to avoid investigating a contractor that should be avoided.
First- Networking is what has gotten almost every company its projects. They all had to start from somewhere and they were able to build their portfolio from somewhere. Some were able to start out big because they had the management and capital to do it.
You will want to find a floor that is going to be strong enough for the way that you are going to be using it. When you know that you are going to have a lot of heavy equipment being moved throughout the space it is important that your floor is strong enough to handle it.
Once you have a working list of potential contractors, be sure to conduct phone interviews to determine the best match for your project. Asking thoughtful questions will help you gain an understanding of the general contractor's availability, reliability, and attention they will be able to give to your project.
Fourth- Intelligence is key if you are in the construction business. There are many who have this concept that construction workers are not very smart but if that is true with the crew that you have working on your project it will show. Any top construction organization will have proficiency in a number of skills and will have individuals that are authorities on specialized areas not only through education and training but actual experience. A top team will have people who take themselves seriously all together.
With your list narrowed down even more, it's time to focus on your project. Call those on the top of your list to get a bid on your project. Finding out how the general contractor wants to be paid can also be telling. If they want half upfront, they could be suffering from financial problems.
Look for a payment schedule that allows you to voice your opinion throughout the process. For large projects, a schedule usually starts with 10 percent at contract signing, and various payments of percentages less than 25 percent evenly spaced over the duration of the project.
Seventh-An amazing company will know how to present themselves online. Too many companies pass this over an think it unnecessary but it is really the life blood of your image and should be taken seriously.
Ask them which general contractor they chose and why; also, don't forget to ask who else they looked at, but didn't select and why. These questions could not only lead you to your general contractor, but also save you time and effort to avoid investigating a contractor that should be avoided.
First- Networking is what has gotten almost every company its projects. They all had to start from somewhere and they were able to build their portfolio from somewhere. Some were able to start out big because they had the management and capital to do it.
You will want to find a floor that is going to be strong enough for the way that you are going to be using it. When you know that you are going to have a lot of heavy equipment being moved throughout the space it is important that your floor is strong enough to handle it.
Once you have a working list of potential contractors, be sure to conduct phone interviews to determine the best match for your project. Asking thoughtful questions will help you gain an understanding of the general contractor's availability, reliability, and attention they will be able to give to your project.
Fourth- Intelligence is key if you are in the construction business. There are many who have this concept that construction workers are not very smart but if that is true with the crew that you have working on your project it will show. Any top construction organization will have proficiency in a number of skills and will have individuals that are authorities on specialized areas not only through education and training but actual experience. A top team will have people who take themselves seriously all together.
With your list narrowed down even more, it's time to focus on your project. Call those on the top of your list to get a bid on your project. Finding out how the general contractor wants to be paid can also be telling. If they want half upfront, they could be suffering from financial problems.
Look for a payment schedule that allows you to voice your opinion throughout the process. For large projects, a schedule usually starts with 10 percent at contract signing, and various payments of percentages less than 25 percent evenly spaced over the duration of the project.
Seventh-An amazing company will know how to present themselves online. Too many companies pass this over an think it unnecessary but it is really the life blood of your image and should be taken seriously.
About the Author:
MBA Construction is a general contractor in Williston ND. We specialize in design-build, build-to-print and construction management in the energy, industrial & medical industries.
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