When you’re getting started on the planning and negotiating stages of a construction project, you’ll probably find yourself with a list of unfamiliar terms and titles. One sometimes confusing distinction is that between the general contractor and subcontractor. Here are the differences and the purpose of each.
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What Are Good Questions to Ask a General Contractor?
Looking for a general contractor for your upcoming project? The first step is to make sure you have all questions answered. You probably (and understandably) have a lot of questions, but perhaps you aren’t sure how to ask them or what to prioritize. We’ve compiled this guide to help you determine what to ask your general contractor in order to get your project underway.
4 Resources to Help You Find a General Contractor
Construction spending and demand continue to rise and show no signs of stopping, which is both good news and bad news for anyone looking to begin a construction project. On the one hand, there are plenty of general contractors out there and plenty of information about any given firm or contractor. On the other, it can be tricky to find a general contractor who fits your needs, budget, and timeline. Even though it can be tough to know where to turn, there are plenty of resources to help you find the best match. Let’s take a look at some of them now.
How Construction Services Handle Pre-Construction and Project Planning
If you’re planning a construction project in the Pacific Northwest or surrounding states, Benchmark Construction has you covered. Licensed in California, Idaho, Utah, Oregon, Washington, and Montana, Benchmark offers a full spectrum of construction services to ensure you have support every step of the way. But what exactly do construction services offer at the onset of the project? Let’s take a closer look.
How to Start a Project Before the Holidays
The holiday season is quickly approaching AGAIN, and it’s time to start thinking about that project you need to have done (or at least mostly done) before the holidays hit. We see it all too often where a company fully plans to have a project done by the holidays, but then things come to a halt at a critical stage because it’s time for vacations and/or family time.
Is it Time for a Major Building Restoration or just Preventative Maintenance?
Mortar joints are popping out. Steel is visibly rusting. Cracks in the concrete are growing. Sound familiar?
No building structure made of concrete, steel or masonry is indestructible. Your building gives an impression, but it’s also your first defense against outside forces as simple as the weather. Even with routine maintenance and upkeep, if you allow defects to go for too long, your structural integrity could be at risk.
Have You Been Putting Off Your Building Construction Project?
Is it time to remodel your commercial building? As the business owner or manager, you may have been very proud of the style you chose when building construction first began but is it time to take a step back and look with new eyes?
Here are three signs that it's time to start a new building construction project.
Looking for Construction Services? Go With Who You Know!
You've been happy with your choice of general contractor for your commercial construction project, so why not use their construction services for ongoing upgrades, remodels and facility management? The benefit of insider information about your building project is invaluable, including the names of subcontractors, types of systems installed, potential problem areas, and your building's unique requirements.
3 Ways to Avoid Building Construction Delays
It's not uncommon for commercial building construction projects to take longer than the customer anticipated. One seemingly harmless delay can have a ripple effect that puts the entire job off course.
Check out these tips to avoid common bottlenecks and delays in your building construction project's timeline.
Finding the Best Construction Services Provider for Your Building Project
After you've decided to move forward with your building project, the next step in the process is to partner with a reputable construction company. Since no two construction services providers are alike, this all-important decision may take some time.
Here are a few crucial tips to help you find a construction company with the services and reputation you deserve.
Reputation Matters.
In the highly competitive world of construction services, a few companies in the industry stand out above the rest. Here's why.