Saturday, December 1, 2012

Need A Good Local Steel Contractor? Follow These Great Suggestions

By Jenny Peng


Just moving to a new town can be nerve wrecking. When you need to locate the best professional, it can be difficult. These recommendations make sure that the right one is selected.

Let your steel contractor know how you plan to measure and assess the deliverables of the project. If they know the process you are following they can ensure that their products match in with your requirements.

A messy desk doesn't mean you are a creative genius. Gone are the days when a messy desk made someone look busy. A clean and organized desk will help you to manage a steel contractor and a project.

Ask your steel contractor to write down any possible problems or risks they see for the project. Their expert knowledge may help to uncover problems you may not have seen.

Set standard systems for your steel contractors to follow. If you frequently use steel contractors in a specific area then set up a standard. This will help to streamline the process.

Set up frequently asked question lists for all of your regular projects. Rather than providing the information individual, you can provide pre written information to all steel contractors.

Ask your steel contractor to prepare a list of required items/documents while you are approving their contract. Again this will help to save time and keep the project moving.

Ask your steel contractor is there anything else that they will need to get started. This has the potential to save time in the long run.

When describing the scope of the project you are wanting completed, ask if they have ever worked on a project of this size before. Ask to see before and after pictures of similar projects to yours that they have completed. It will give you a good idea of what your finished project will look like.

Be organized. You want to know where all your files are off the top of your head. When a steel contractor calls you want to give the impression that you are completely across all aspects of the project.

Set a specific process for how the project deliverables will be assessed and measured. It is important that there is a process in place for assessment.

Don't make promises you can't keep. A promise of potential future work doesn't help the steel contractor if there is a high chance there will be no future work.

Don't lead steel contractors on. If you don't have the work, or don't wish to use their services, then tell them straight away.

Set up a filing system that works for you and your business. The size and structure will depend on your industry and business size, but you need a system in place.




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