I am building residential single family, and I am trying to get bids from subs. However, I am having a hard time because these subs they seems not to be interested at the job, and they don't reply on the job. I am building 2.2 million dollars home here in Georgia, I thought the size of the project should alone attract subs to work for me.
What is your tips on this? Any advice?
2006-12-19 00:56:36 · 5 answers · asked by bonpon2003 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
What fields are you trying to have bid on your work? Do they accept residential work? Many engineering firms, such as structural, mechanical, electrical, etc only do residential, or they only do commercial. Call and ask to speak with a project manager or the principal of the firm. Why is your main contractor not handling sub contractors?
If they don't reply, they're not interested. It's as simple as that. There are many projects we simply don't reply to for a variety of reasons.
2006-12-19 03:03:39 · answer #1 · answered by sovereign_carrie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first choice would be to get someone you can trust and hire them from the construction trades to take on the responsibility of contractor.
If you are that person yourself then call the subs that have not submitted and ask why they have not given you their time at least.
Because of all the insurance issues and bankruptcy issues maybe the subs want some reasurance that the job is going to be a professional job and not a money pit where they do not get paid.
2006-12-19 09:09:27 · answer #2 · answered by Molly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When asking for a contractual bid for a job to be done, make sure that you follow up on references of the bidders to ensure that you are dealing with reputable contractors.
Depending on the job you must be prepared to have added costs of approximately 10 % to cover unforseen expences.
I am in the reno business, and I can build a house from the ground up, but it is my references that would land me the job.
Reputation is paramount.
2006-12-19 09:12:48 · answer #3 · answered by shkoodawaboo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call up a few of the subs who didn't bid and ask them why they didn't bid. They are the experts on why they didn't build!
2006-12-19 08:58:55 · answer #4 · answered by Andy F. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need a contractor for a job of that size, most subcontractors are not insured and do not want the responsibility.
2006-12-19 09:00:26 · answer #5 · answered by wiseguyof faith 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋