Putting your construction project out to bid comes with a variety of pros and cons attached. One of the biggest tasks of the organization will be to ensure that as much detail as possible is given on the project, so that all interested contractors are bidding on the same thing. On receipt of all the bids from your chosen commercial construction companies, you might notice that all the quoted rates are similar; in some instances you might find that there is a substantial price difference between contractors. It’s a common mistake to opt for the lowest possible bid without thoroughly investigating the merits of the bid. Yes, this can be a time consuming chore, but it’s absolutely essential if you don’t want your construction project compromised.
Below are just a few of the reasons why we don’t recommend settling for the lowest bid:
- In some instances, it may seem like the contractors are bidding on the exact same services, but they aren’t. Scrutinize the bids to ensure that each aspect of the project is correctly covered and quoted on. The lowest bid could end up the most expensive one if you have to arrange additional services to ensure that the project is complete.
- Often the lowest bidder is an unknown contractor or one without sufficient experience. They might be charging lower rates to secure projects and get the experience that they need in the industry. Unfortunately, this can often translate to problems for you and your project. Firstly, you have no guarantee that commercial construction company will diligently pay its subs or that they won’t be irresponsible with your deposit. You also won’t have any guarantees with regards to the quality of their workmanship. Look for companies registered and well rated by the Better Business Bureau. This will give you peace of mind.
Construction management services that will help you to cut back on costs
At MDS Builders we offer commercial construction services on a nationwide basis. We welcome our clients to pay a visit to any of our offices in Florida, Ohio or Texas and we also encourage you to take a look at our previous completed projects.
We will also have representation at the upcoming T-Mobile conference which is to be held in Dallas. The topics that will be addressed include procurement, cost control, facilities maintenance, program work and corporate construction. We recommend that all industry players, customers and colleagues attend this conference.
If you would like to ensure that your project is completed on time and strictly according to spec, take the time to consider a reputable commercial construction company such as MDS Builders. Contact us via email or telephone and find out more about outsourcing your project management today.
