Contractor Services
As any competent contractor will readily admit, the business of construction or environmental remediation work is far more than bricks and mortar, concrete and formwork, studs and joists, or pipe and backfill. It is, after all, a business - a difficult business. The need for good planning, accurate cost estimates, timely proposals, equitable contracts, competent
subcontractors, realistic schedules of values, correct payment applications, workable project schedules, effective safety programs, and the host of other activities that support the 'bricks and mortar' is paramount.
New contractors starting out with a vision, energy, a pickup and a clipboard find very soon that they are dealing with difficult customers, late receivables, unreliable sub-contractors, change orders, equipment warranties, certificates of insurance, waivers of lien, claims and other 'distractions'. Mature companies, after a period of growth or a change in ownership, often experience the same problems, although usually on a larger scale and of a more complicated nature.
How does a contractor grow and expand the business without hiring expensive
overhead personnel to handle all these issues?
One way is to engage an experienced consultant. The consultant will set up
the necessary processes that allow the contractor's staff to deal with most
of these issues in an efficient manner. The key is to have the appropriate processes
in place. They allow the regular, everyday activities to be handled and documented
in a consistent manner. This allows the contractor and the contractor's key
managers to deal with the exceptions and concentrate on growing the business.
Legis Consultancy has consultants with strong experience in nearly every type of construction contracting: single and multi-unit residential, commercial, industrial, heavy/highway, marine, transportation, energy, as well as many specialty subcontractors. We are available to assist you in putting effective processes to work for your company.