Controlling your own narrative

GENdex

Don't think for a minute...

The strength of your hand

Do NOT let the GC control the narrative completely. There are some GCs who will literally throw the nearest sub within reach under the bus. The owner only hears from the GC typically so they typically believe what they are being told. NOTHING stops you from going to an owner’s meeting. Sometimes going straight to the owner and around the GC. If you are being taken advantage of think outside the box and get your money. Gensrate will help fix some of this over time as the costs for bidding go up for the unethical GCs and down for those who see you as a partner and not the target of a scam.

About the Author

Just a sub

Optimizing Profits and Building Costs: The Digital Edge

It is high time we reconsider the old-fashioned practice of exclusively using paper-based plans for our construction projects. The traditional chain of decision-making – from the owner to the architect and the General Contractor (GC) – tends to lean towards this approach. This habit, however, often results in overlooked details, leading to lower bids, increased […]

Just when you thought you’ve seen everything.

This post will be expounded on but the schedule is based on a six-day workweek? The prime contract governs but is available to review in the GCs office in Florida? What?

Stop The Cycle Of Abuse

Stop bidding with GCs who blatantly steal from you. By doing so even at a so-called premium you’re telling these general contractors that their behavior is ok and comes at little risk to them. This perpetuates a cycle that is not only self-destructive but destructive to other sub-contractors as well as to GCs who maintain […]

Comments