When you’re rushing to ramp up a project, it’s easy to let this orientation process fall through the cracks. I find that when subpar work comes in, it’s not because the freelancer isn’t skilled. It’s because they didn’t get onboarded to the project and to our team’s way o...
Perhaps you aren’t ready to try for prime contracting with the government. Another path to prime contracting is starting out as a subcontractor with existing prime contractors. You can find these opportunities at theGSA’s Subcontracting Directory for Small Businesses, theDepartment of Defense Subcon...
to integrated, data-driven manufacturing than other shops. For one reason, prime defense contractors are aggressively moving in this direction, and they need suppliers that can keep up and take part to the fullest. For another, the community of defense contractors and their suppliers have ...
What are the rules for subcontracting work outside the UK? CIS applies to all construction jobs done in or out of the UK. If you’re a UK contractor, you must file CIS, no matter where you work. Non-UK contractors who hire UK-based subcontractors also must register for and follow CIS...
With the foundation subcontracting taken care of, the next step is to get a bill of the materials (BOM) you will need to order and have delivered to do the actual construction of the building. This can be difficult and daunting but I will fill you in on a little secret. Many building...
After nearly burning out, I chose to find work elsewhere and started subcontracting for a different window cleaning company cleaning commercial storefront glass. It was great. I had regular window cleaning routes, less workload than the previous job, and because I was using my own equipment/vehi...
Often, licenses are required for contractors to bid on high-value projects or grow their business through hiring or subcontracting. States may require you to apply for two basic types of contractor licenses. General contractor license A general contractor license is required for anyone taking the pr...
Some subassemblies may be subcontracted, you can choose to include or exclude them in your plan. The choice here depends on whether the subcontracting is for operations or assembly among other factors. Projected quantity will show the inventory levels that should be produced based on demands and ...
Meanwhile, aproject engineerwho needs to document what’s happening on-site can easily do so using these BIM workflows. Plus, she can use the new workflows to easily communicate any issues back to the designer. Aproject managerat asubcontracting firmcan better connect the office to what’s ha...
Also, some large government contracts or contracts that impact local community development may require the primary contractor to hire a certain number of subcontracting entities from the community as part of the contract. Additionally, a business may decide to subcontract some mundane but necessary job...