A HANDBOOK FOR SUCCESS
TOP 5 TECHNIQUES FOR SUCCESSFULLY MANAGING YOUR SUBCONTRACTORS
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PROACTIVELY MANAGE PROGRESS AND RISK
Effectively managing subcontracted scopes starts during contract negotiations. Almost all your best practices and lessons learned from self-perform construction activities can be applied to your subcontractors.
- Create contract components to the right level of detail so you and your subcontractor can stay aligned and transparent on work performed and overall productivity.
By using clear components such as quantity delivered, linear feet installed, etc., you have a clear picture of how the work is performing and the invoice process becomes much more efficient.
- Utilize lookahead scheduling for subcontractors and sequence their work in CPM scheduling. Include them in relevant project schedule meetings.
- Put field tools in their hands to capture time, by the crew or even by the individual. As work progresses, either collect or capture their progress against the contract components.
- Having the right amount of data in real time will streamline the invoice and payment process. It will also allow you to identify and react to potential delays with enough time to mitigate their impact.
Track progress and risks in real-time to stay aligned with subcontractors.