GENERAL CONTRACTING

choose the best subcontractor and build up solid long-term relationships and trust in a contractor to carry out the work to a high standard , by subcontracting at all , said company relinquishes control of the process and cannot influence the quality of work undertaken by the other company , meaning that any deficiencies in performance and outcome reflect negatively on their own reputation .

Of course , this is particularly of concern when using a contractor for the first time ; whatever their reputation , you will not know to what standard they will perform for you personally until they have completed a job for you .

The other company ’ s customer service policy may also differ from your own , or the skill and standard of employee may be inferior to your own as you see it . You can personally handpick your own talent and train them to do the job the way you want it to be done ; this is obviously not the case when using somebody else ’ s employees .

Using another company also requires greater communication and more time spent aligning your expectations and strategy with theirs . You will have to spend time answering their questions , perhaps chasing them up , and monitoring their progress

Some businesses could find relinquishing control of projects difficult as they cannot influence the quality of work undertaken by subcontractors

16 October 2015