Building Relationships: One Construction Project at a Time

Abstract

How do relationships between and subcontractor and a general contractor start? Sometimes a general contractor needs additional bid coverage for a project or is expanding into new areas. Regardless the how or why, they usually begin with a single project, a single bid. Be sure to ask any questions if you are unclear on the scope or scale of the project and always attend any pre-bid meeting the general contractor holds. After Bids Are Awarded Subcontractors If you're awarded a contract, you need to meet with the general contractor to discuss the project schedule, key milestones, logistics, safety plan, and payment schedules. Keep in contact with the site supervisor and project manager with updates on your progress and advise them immediately of any issues or potential delays that might impact other subcontractors on the job or the overall project timeline. Check in on all your subcontractors throughout the project and be available to discuss how the work is progressing and monitor their performance. Project Completion After the completion of each project, general contractors and subs should get together to do a post-mortem.