WEEKLY INTEL - Did you Know? (3 ways to find a good Contractor)
WEEKLY INTEL - Did you Know? (3 ways to find good General Contractors)
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The following are 3 ways to find good General Contractors:
(1) You could request from a local AGC (Associated General Contractors) Chapter to post your project details. Most cities in the United States have a AGC. You can go to the National AGC website Chapters | Associated General Contractors to locate Chapters. Not sure, if a chapter may request that you should become a Member before being allowed to post. But, there is nothing wrong in just asking if they are willing to do so without becoming a Member. Just make sure that you have all of the details of your project in a RFP (Request for Proposal) format.
(2) Please keep in mind that all G.C.’s (General Contractors) are NOT alike. Some have specific specialties (like medical facilities, mult-family, highways, government contracting, etc.) Also, you will definitely would want them to provide: A Capability Statement, Bonding Capacity, 2–3 References, Safety Record, Most Recent Jobs, and Construction License.
(3) Another way of seeking out G.C.’s is to drive around your city and see what construction is going on and who the contractor is. Make inquiries about the general contractor(s) and then call the G.C. directly. Have a list of questions already prepared to ask of them.
Lastly, it is always best to have a minimum of 2 contractors to bid on your project(s). This will give you an indication on price comparisons. But, make sure you go line by line item to see and review the comparisons versus just looking only at the Total Estimate number.
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J&T Peterson Development, LLC / [email protected]