Down Payments
Are you getting paid for your work, on time and in full? If not, you need to take a hard look at how you’re conducting business.
Managing Jobs: This is Where it Went Bad
Michael shares a story from a contractor who delegated to the wrong person, and that’s where the job went bad.
Getting Between the Owner and a Sub
A subcontractor causes a problem on a construction job, the general contractor needs to make it right. It happens a lot, this time with a twist.
Specialty Contractors and Down Payments
Should specialty contractors require down payments even when working through a General Contractor?
Subs: Take Care of Business
A contractor friend called to complain about problems he’s having with specialty contractors in his area. This isn’t a one-time complaint; I’ve heard the same from others around the country.
Who should do the talking?
I was asked recently by an electrical supplier, “Why do general contractors often not want their subcontractors to have any communication with the home owner?”
Generals and Subs: Working Together
It’s important to define the ground rules of your relationship.
Residential vs. Commercial Contractors
I’ve long suspected that commercial and residential contractors look at the construction industry differently, and this thread confirmed that suspicion.
Your Clients and Your Subs
Now, if you are a subcontractor, it doesn't matter what trade, if a general contractor has hired you to work on a job your obligation is to that general contractor only.
Asking for a Lien Release Prior to Payment
A specialty contractor said, "A general contractor called and asked me to send a lien release. If I do that, he will send a check for what he owes me."
General and Specialty Contractor relationships
In the last month I’ve heard from more specialty contractors having problems being paid by generals than I’ve heard in years.