Every project has specific and important roles to fill in order to complete, and steel buildings are no different! The whole process relies on the cooperation of all the parties involved to work towards a common goal: the completion of your prefab steel structure! Owner It’s the owner’s job to set the tone and pace for the project, setting the standard for what they’re looking for by the time it’s finish. The owner is the one who will make the earliest and most difficult decisions. What is the building for? How will it be used? How many people or items will it have to accommodate? These are all things that the owner has to be cognizant of when deciding these things. It’s the owner’s responsibility to decide on and communicate the desired budget for everyone else to work around, and keep in continuous contact with the contractor or project manager in order to keep everything on track. You’ll have to be completely honest and transparent so you can ensure the project goes exactly how you envisioned it – this means attending meetings and following up on the progress of the structure often. As the owner, it’s also your job to ensure the project is paid for in the end as well. General Contractor A general contractor is like a director or a project manager. They’re the ones who are responsible for bringing the vision of the owner to life alongside the designs created by the architect or planner. They need to have full knowledge of what it will take to finish the project, as well as figure out the best approach to payment and the suggested timeline. It’s also their job to find the appropriate subcontractors if you need them. This will help them get the correct final cost for your project. During the construction process, they will act as a project manager and manage other employees on the job site to keep everything safe and moving according to schedule. They also act as a liaison between the owner and the team, with the general contractor being the main point of contact for any communication for the rest of the subcontractors and staff. Subcontractor Subcontractors are important because they do the specialized work like electrical, insulation and heating and cooling. They working under the guidance of the general contractor, so it’s important for them to listen and do their jobs as per specific instruction. It’s important that they do their work at certain times since another job might rely on it to be started. Each of their roles are so important to the completion of the project, but it’s also imperative that they finish their jobs in a timely manner so that everything stays on schedule and runs smoothly. It’s important that they be team players and able to work well with other subcontractors as well as communicate effectively and be honest about their own progress so the general contractor can make adjustments if need be. Communication is key in this role, just as much as rthw other ones on the job site! For more information about our contractor services for, call us at 1-800- 972-6794