10-Step Closeout Checklist for Subcontractors
Review the project specs to see what type of closeout documents are needed by the spec sections you are responsible for. You may have to contact the GC to find out how they want to receive the closeout docs (paper copies or electronically). Contact the general contractor to find the date of substantial completion. You […]
Closeout Responsibility Matrix for Subcontractors
Save Time and Money at Closeout as a Subcontractor
How you end a project is how you’ll start the next one. What do we mean? The impression you leave on your GC will carry over into new projects you might bid for. This is why nailing your construction closeout process is vital to sustaining customer relationships and having a continuous flow of work. Every […]
How to Recruit A-Players During a Labor Shortage
The labor shortage is 2 million jobs deep and growing. It’s left thousands of subs in a shaky spot. Sure, it’s easy to say “You’re only as good as your team,” but with this much competition for quality labor, it’s hard to find a workable team, let alone a strong, motivated one. When your sales team sells a multimillion […]
138 Interview Questions for Every Recruitment Stage
Formal Interview Questions Identify the qualities that are most important to you for the position you are looking to fill and choose the relevant questions that will help you gauge whether those characteristics are present. Pull from our list of provided questions below to determine key attributes and qualifications related to: Experience Organization Achievement; Communication […]
Creating a Hiring video for Your Subcontracting Company
How to Become an Operationally Superior Subcontractor
A study from FMI Corporation found that 32% of time in the field is recoverable lost time. Read that again – 32% of time in the field is wasted. For subcontracting executives, wasted time is poisonous to a project. It means lost productivity, and that erodes your bottom line. Construction productivity consultant Luke Matelan has built a playbook on […]
Why Subcontractors Should Add a Skills Assessment to Their Recruitment Efforts
Creative Strategies for Attracting More Talent to Your Subcontracting Business
