How to Select a Construction Subcontractor

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Identify the type of subcontractor you want.. Get referrals.. Solicit bids.

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Identify the type of subcontractor you want.

Step 1

Identify the type of subcontractor you want.

2

Get referrals.

Step 2

Get referrals.

3

Solicit bids.

Step 3

Solicit bids.

4

Avoid choosing only based on price.

Step 4

Avoid choosing only based on price.

5

Check the subcontractor's experience.

Step 5

Check the subcontractor's experience.

6

Check the financial health of the subcontractor.

Step 6

Check the financial health of the subcontractor.

7

Search whether the subcontractor has been sued.

Step 7

Search whether the subcontractor has been sued.

8

Check the subcontractor's reputation.

Step 8

Check the subcontractor's reputation.

9

Search the subcontractor's safety record.

Step 9

Search the subcontractor's safety record.

10

Select a subcontractor.

Step 10

Select a subcontractor.

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Confirm that the subcontractor is licensed.

Step 11

Confirm that the subcontractor is licensed.

12

Ask for proof of insurance.

Step 12

Ask for proof of insurance.

13

Draft a subcontractor agreement.

Step 13

Draft a subcontractor agreement.

14

Distribute copies of the contract.

Step 14

Distribute copies of the contract.

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