Preferred Builder status is achieved when trade contractors and suppliers prefer to work for one particular builder over another. Preferred Builders are often rewarded with the best pricing and service from the companies they work with. Obtaining preferred status can only be achieved by businesses that are sincerely concerned about the well-being of all their associates.
The approach to becoming a preferred builder is actually rather simple. Treat others the way you want to be treated yourself.
Develop a reputation as being fair.
Set high expectations for yourself as well as for others.
Provide good information when requesting bids.
Select the low competent bidder and respect the effort of all bidders.
Be ready to receive work or deliveries when scheduled.
Manage an organized project site and allow workers to be productive.
Accept responsibility for the success of others working on the project.
Communicate clearly about expectations for services provided.
Pay promptly when the work is completed correctly.
Make sure everyone knows they are appreciated.
These techniques work with any type of business relationship but to be effective must be sincere and part of a company culture.
The process starts with good documentation. Drawings, Specifications and Scopes of Work, are the key elements used to communicate the required work to the trade contractors and suppliers. Strong construction documents foster accurate bidding and organized construction projects. Good communication through the use of the construction documents, provides a platform that recognizes several of the objectives listed above.
Let Groninger Homes show you how our processes and procedures support Preferred Builder status and the benefits provided to our customers.
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