geNERAL CONTRACTOR
Residential or commercial, remodel or new build, construction projects can be challenging. Whether it’s going over budget and missing deadlines or simply not knowing what to do next or who to call, it doesn’t take much for your dream project to become a nightmare.
General contractors have the skills, resources, and expertise to help your construction project run smoothly with less stress. The problems you don’t know how to solve are problems they have solved hundreds of times before, giving them insight and experience you don’t have to help make sure your project is a success.
Phoenix Construction is a full-service construction and general contracting company. After more than 100 years of combined experience in the construction industry, Phoenix Construction has established the strong supplier and subcontractor relationships necessary to get your job done right, on time and under budget. Our team of professionals is dedicated to delivering exceptional results, with on-site project managers and a web-based project management tool you can access 24/7 to track deadlines, maintain communications, and avoid cost overruns. We’ve been a BBB-accredited business for over a decade, and we work hard to protect our reputation, whether it’s with our to-the-penny estimates, our 2-year warranty, or our 100% quality guarantee.
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Streamline Your Construction Project with a General Contractor
Whether as an individual or a company, a general contractor is responsible for managing all of the aspects and day-to-day activities of a construction job. Essentially a project manager, general contractors coordinate the work of subcontractors and serve as a liaison among them and anyone else involved in building the building, such as the property owner, materials suppliers, vendors, tradespeople, and even the architect for project activities. They develop project timelines and budgets and coordinate every phase of the job from beginning to end to ensure the job is completed safely, on time, and according to project specifications.
At Phoenix Construction, we know the challenges that come with commercial or residential construction, and we know how to meet them without extending deadlines or budgets. There will always be and the better you handle them, the better your experience and your outcomes.
Trust Phoenix Construction’s Proven Professionals
No matter the size or scope of your project, the general contractors at Phoenix Construction make your priorities their priorities. From the pre-planning to the final walk-through, our professional experts are there every step of the way to make sure the final results exceed your expectations
Before construction even starts, our general contractors can assist with:
- Developing budgets and timelines
- Collaborating with the architect
- Design and build services
- Hiring subcontractors to complete specialized tasks
During construction, Phoenix Constructions general contractors can:
- Manage budgets and timelines to keep the project on schedule
- Inspect construction quality and/or schedule auxiliary inspections
- Work with your architect and interact with and manage additional contractors
- Make payments to specialty contractors, subcontractors, and vendors
- Oversee construction
- React in a timely, professional manner to issues that could affect the schedule, budget, or quality of your project
On smaller jobs, some general contractors may even complete some of the work themselves.
After construction is complete, a general contractor will:
- Ensure specialty contractors are paid for work
- Manage any issues with any payments along the payment chain
- Collect and track any lien waivers
- Ensure the work is completed to specification and that all payments are disbursed properly
Trust In Our Team During Your Time of Need
Build with Confidence with General Contracting Services from Phoenix Construction
When it comes to your commercial or residential construction project, the general contractors at Phoenix Construction work hard to protect your time and your money. Our web-based project management system allows you to view daily project manager logs, check in on daily and monthly project schedules, input change orders, and even make material selections, 24/7. We believe that you should control your project; we’re just here to help make sure it happens exactly the way you want it.
Find out how a general contractor can help with your residential or commercial construction project and schedule a consultation with Phoenix Construction today.
FAQ's
The exact amount a general contractor will charge is typically as a percentage of the overall project cost or as a markup on the services and materials they provide or coordinate. The rate can range from about 10-20% to nearly 25% for larger projects and varies based on factors like:
- Taxes
- Insurance and general liability claims
- Overhead of staff, operations, and office
- Profit
- Labor and workers compensation
Many contractors may charge per hour, instead, with rates ranging from $50 to $150.
When hiring a general contractor, it’s important to remember what you’re hiring them for. While it may seem like an extra expense you’re tacking on, a general contractor brings to your project considerable skill, experience, and expertise, and they can handle many of the tedious but critical tasks of a construction project needed to keep you on time and on budget. And, they can help ensure your project proceeds as a seamless, streamlined process for the best results possible.
Here are few things to look for when hiring a general contractor:
Are they licensed and certified? In general contracting, licensing is a guarantee that your contractor is credible and trustworthy and follows all guidelines for insurance, taxes, and safety. They are obligated to protect their lien rights and make sure everyone who needs payment gets it.
Have they had experience managing several different kinds of projects? A wide array of varied project experience gives a general contractor more versatility, flexibility, experience, and knowledge in handling different areas of your home or business. You want your contractor to have the capacity to see your project as one cohesive effort, to visualize the big picture of what you need, instead of as many individual projects.
Do they provide honest, transparent conversation? A good general contractor should have excellent communication skills and be able to articulate industry terminology or needs to you in a way you understand. They should be able to give you realistic timelines and give you regular updates. They should encourage you to be specific in your scope of work and notify you when there are possible changes in the timeline or budget.