16 Change Order Best Practices from Experienced Subcontractors

Contracts Set Conditions the Customer Must Meet for Change Orders – Set clear boundaries around change order work in your contracts. GCs love to ask for things last minute. You can combat this by stating that you need at least a specific number of days notice for certain types of work, along with an approved […]
How To Get Every Dollar You Deserve From Change Order Negotiation

Change orders have always been a hub of disputes and delays for subcontractors. At any given moment, subs can have hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid change orders hanging in the balance. Sharpening your negotiation skills can help address these tricky situations and achieve better outcomes. That’s why Billd gathered a panel of construction dispute […]
How to Wow the GC During The Prequalification Phase of Preconstruction

Last week, we explored an introduction to the preconstruction phase, which is largely the terrain of GCs, owners and architects. This week, we’re honing in on the aspects of preconstruction that subs should be aware of. Preconstruction presents a unique opportunity for subs to make an impression on GC’s: the prequalification phase. We’ll take a […]