Why You Should Hire a Commercial General Contractor

A commercial general contractor has all the resources, skills, workforce, and equipment under a single roof. A general contractor has also established relationships with a variety of vendors and subcontractors. It’s a lot more efficient and cost-effective than trying to source everything on your own. Whether you are renovating a small restaurant or retail store or constructing a new hotel or office building, hiring a commercial contractor is vital to the success of your project. They ensure that your project meets building and safety codes and that it is completed on time within established budget requirements.

Licensed, Insured and Bonded

When you hire a licensed commercial general contractor, you are hiring a professional who has a demonstrated competency for building and managing construction projects of all sizes. General contractors must demonstrate proficiency by successfully passing a contractors’ exam to obtain a license to operate in most states. Also, licensed contractors who are also insured and bonded protects clients from liability and assures the project will meet or exceed state and federal safety regulations.

Expertise

When you hire a commercial general contractor, you are hiring an industry professional with a proven track record of experience in a variety of specialties such as restaurants, shopping centers, theme parks, and hospitals, for example. Potential clients can review their portfolio and even visit some of their previous projects to see the quality of their work.

Value

Commercial general contractors leverage their vast network of vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to build or renovate construction projects at the best possible cost. Their industry experience also allows them to further maximize savings by utilizing advanced technologies and recommending alternate materials and appliances without compromising the integrity of the project. Also, commercial contractors who offer multiple delivery methods allow clients to balance risk and price. For example, a hard-bid contract delivers the construction project for a guaranteed price shifting the burden of any unexpected cost overruns to the commercial contractor rather than being absorbed by the client.

Site Management

The general contractor is the top professional in charge of managing the entire project, including the job site. They manage the budget, schedule subcontractors, order materials and equipment, and work with the foremen and supervisors that are responsible for the different phases of the construction project. The general contractor also provides clients with timely construction and delivery updates and responds to any client questions and concerns they may have throughout the project.

Timely Project Completion

General contractors that have experience with many different types of commercial construction projects like New Horizon Construction Services understand the length of time it takes to complete the different phases of the project. And if material delays, labor shortages or other issues arise, an experienced general contractor is ideally suited to make the right decisions that will minimize any overall impact on the project’s timeline.

The experience and resources of a commercial general contractor can save clients time, money, and frustration while delivering better quality work. Contact us to learn how we can help you with your next commercial construction project.