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The following checklist will help ensure that you hire top notch hardworking subcontractors.Look for strong performance and credentials. ... Make sure they are insured. ... Make sure they are licensed. ... Ask for referrals. ... Check to see if they have any complaints logged against them. ... Ask them about safety. ... Create a written contract.
How to find good subcontractors?Ask around.Ask friends in the construction industry.Local social media groups, community bulletins, or message boards.Drive-by.Current or past subs.Specialty suppliers.Online search.
Heres a breakdown of the subcontractor hiring process:Find a list of subs youd consider working with.Organize your prequalification process.Make sure they have the manpower and equipment to scale to your job.Check out their experience and past work.Examine their safety records.Check their license.More items...
5 Steps to Successful SubcontractingStep 1: Decide if subcontracting is right for you. ... Step 2: Once you decide that subcontracting is right for your business, research potential partners. ... Step 3: Understand the legalities. ... Step 4: Adequately assess risk, terms and conditions. ... Step 5: Negotiate.
Subcontracting refers to the practice of bringing in an outside company or individual to perform specific parts of a contract or project. In most cases, a company subcontracts another business to perform a task that cannot be handled internally.
4 set four essential criteria for choosing a subcontractor price, technical know-how, quality and cooperation. In order to determine the relative importance of each criterion, the mean, median and standard deviation were calculated. The four criteria are considered essential ones.
The selection and management of qualified subcontractors is paramount to avoid costly schedule delays and cost overruns. In other words, risks to your project. Subcontractors have insufficient time to generate a complete and thorough proposal.
One of the most overlooked contract provisions in a subcontract is the so-called template-down or template-through clause. ... The purpose of the template-down clause is to bind the subcontractor to the terms and conditions of the prime contract the contract between the general contractor and the owner.
Here are six things to remember when managing your subcontractors:Contracts and project safety compliance. ... Provide information ahead of schedule. ... Hold regular meetings. ... Sign and acknowledge receipt of documentation. ... Communication Channels. ... Use Construction management software.