Minnesota Subcontractors Package

Prequalify Your Subs. Before you take pricing or solicit bids from subcontractors you need to make sure they are capable of completing the work, both physically and financially. Know the Signs. Craft a Plan. Put It in a Contract. Protect Yourself. Termination of Contract.

Read the Subcontract. Twice. Due diligence. Are the prime contract or the plans and specs incorporated into the subcontract? Consider business objectives. Payment is not the only important provision. What is the bottom line? Negotiate. Think long term. Knowledge is power.

Contracts and project safety compliance. Provide information ahead of schedule. Hold regular meetings. Sign and acknowledge receipt of documentation. Communication Channels. Use Construction management software.

Create a Collaborative Community. Deal with the sub's underperformance ASAP. External Factors Have to Be Understood First. Know what motivates the subcontractors. Create performance goals together. Reward Improvements.

Even though subcontractors are typically cost more than self-performing in-house, it is still more cost-effective in most cases. Subcontractors do not get benefits, office space or equipment. Hiring contractors also relieves you of having to pay employee taxes and a full-time salary.

For example, some subcontractors simply keep track of how many hours they work and are then paid weekly or biweekly. They may also be paid in installments. For example, if a contractor is working on a large job, the customer or employer may pay in four equal installments over the course of the job.

Reach out to local contractors and keep reaching out! Search online for subcontractor wanted ads. Maintain a looking for subcontractor work website. Network with local businesses. Use classified ad websites. Write articles for websites. Find subcontractor jobs at expos. Look for supplier connection web pages.

When clients hire you to work on a specific project or on a freelance basis, you are usually considered a contractor. You provide the labor, services, and sometimes whatever equipment is needed to get the project done.Subcontractors are companies or individual people that you hire to help you complete a project.