What You Should Expect from Your General Contractor

The ebb and flow of a construction project never seem to slow, so how do you know you are getting the best out of your general contractor? Your general contractor should recognize the timeframe and your budget and then help set some realistic goals from the get-go. Below are more details on what you should expect from your general contractor.

Your General Contractor Should be Saving You Time and Money.

Problems happen in construction projects, but a good general contractor will know how to prevent or pivot avoid costly downtime. This includes setting realistic deadlines for project phases and keeping an eye on material costs and the imbalance in supply and demand. 

They should communicate openly the problems the client will face and set a time accordingly. When Raeco goes into a contract, they know the importance of time. They understand when the client signs on the dotted line, the investment of money begins for them. Raeco understands the client cannot make money until the project is complete. General contractors are responsible for managing time and resources to give you the best investment for your dollar. See how Raeco is the trusted general contractor here.

Your General Contractor Should Understand the Risk.

Contractors should understand the risk you carry as the client, especially in the current state of the economic climate. They should have the proper connections to reduce the likelihood of a client being taken advantage of and paying more money. 

Raeco does this with their drive to build trust with their client before the process begins. They strive for transparency and expect all subcontractors to hold that same accountability. With Raeco as your general contractor, you'll be aware of potential problems and provide alternative solutions that fit the timeline and budget. See how Raeco worked with the risks here.

Your General Contractor Should Specialize in what you need.

A general contractor who understands the process and has experience in what you need has many benefits, including design options to fit needs, understanding the bottom line for their clients, and working with the customer's constraints. Raeco takes the time with clients to build out a proper outcome, including in-house design and blueprinting of the building. Taking time to fully understand the client's investment and time constraints and building outcome goals. Your contractor should be equipped with the know-how to have the product on hand and connections to suppliers to keep you on time and budget. See how Raeco is equipped to handle a unique design process here.

We hope you found these tips helpful as you choose a general for your next building project. Please consider hiring Raeco Builders; we'd love the opportunity to partner on your next project.