What to Look for in Your Next Contractor

Finding a reputable and dependable building partner can be a challenge. Reliable contractors are known for quality work and honest customer service that have a positive impact on the project by delivering on schedule and within budget. Who you choose, and the method you use to do so, guarantees a better finished building and can also help prevent messy disputes. You want your construction to progress smoothly and end with a finished building you can be proud of – one that reflects well on your overall business and shares your company’s style and brand personality.

Double Black Construction is committed to quality control, competitive pricing and client service and takes pride in completing quality projects on time and on budget. When selecting a building installation company to work with, you want to ensure they’re responsive, responsible and accountable for every detail of every project until you – as the client – are fully occupied the facility and are completely satisfied with the project.

1. Focus on more than the price tag. While it may be tempting to go with the lowest bid, most clients will soon discover they get what they pay for. An affordable price is important, but lowball pricing usually indicates the building supplier is cutting costs, has made a judgement effort or lacks the experience to understand all the detailed work and finishing that goes into a well-made building construction that’s designed for the long term. Clients and contractors need to have open and honest conversations throughout project lifespans to make sure everything is going according to schedule and meeting mutually agreed-upon needs in order to bring the building vision to life.
2. Work with the most qualified team. Your contactor should surround themselves with the right people, made up of the best talent. It’s important to be selective about who you’re working with. You’ll want to collaborate with someone who has the same commitment to final results as you. This begins with a thorough investigation and pre-qualifying every contractor you want to interview. You’ll want to assess the builder’s capabilities via past client testimonials, their portfolio of past work and reputation with organizations such as the Better Business Bureau and industry trade associations.
3. Ensure they use the best technology. Every aspect of modern life has been changed by technology. Building construction is no different. Heavy equipment and hand tools have evolved to be more efficient, with greater protection for teams. These improvements to both capabilities and safety allow construction teams to work faster and get more accomplished – all to your building project’s benefit. Aside from the mechanical tools you’d expect on a jobsite, communication technology and advanced software allow teams to collaborate better and more efficiently, leading to better quality control with a better final building.

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A. Paul Mitchell is Head of Research and Business Innovation for Double Black Construction and is an award-winning marketing professional with over 30-years experience in marketing strategy and corporate communications. His previous cross-industry experience has helped develop an extensive breadth of skills, including writing, graphic design, web design, media relations and photography. Paul holds Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelor of Arts degrees as well as professional certificates in Leadership and Business Analysis from Western University. He also completed Centennial College’s post-graduate marketing and business management program. He lives in London, Ontario with his family.

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