Ben Morey of Morey Construction understands that purchasing insurance is hard for general contractors óand even harder for subcontractors. The owner of this design/build business in Signal Hills, Calif., asks his insurance company for quotes for his subcontractors. More
To prepare a realistic bid so that clients are not surprised by additional costs after the project begins, Bill Keilty invites his subcontractors to a diagnostic conference or a “bid party.” “It has cut down 80% to 90% of unforeseen change orders,” says the owner of Keilty Construction in Boise, Idaho. More
How do you help foreign-born employees and subcontractors work legally in this country? More
Working with subcontractors is one of the great challenges in remodeling, and... More
Eren Design & Construction values its loyal trade contractors and wants to value them even more. Last year, the Tucson, Ariz., company implemented a formal rating system for its plumbers, electricians, painters, granite contractors, and other subcontractors. More
Have you outgrown your home office? It's a sign that the time has come to move out... More
Before any work begins, clients sign off on language stipulating that every small change they request will cost them a $75 administrative fee, a flat labor rate of $55 per hour, plus the cost of materials and subcontractors, with a 25% markup on all but the $75 fee. More
To further the company's goal of zero-defect remodeling, Jerome Quinn and his staff at Sawhorse in Atlanta developed a series of checklists, basically for trade subcontractors, to tighten quality control. More
Managing field crews requires constant monitoring of systems and training. More
In the past decade or so, almost all of the largest new home builders, and many mid-sized and small companies, have turned to subcontractors to assemble every part of the homes they build. More