how to choose a good contractor

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How to choose a good contractor?
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• Selecting the right contractor is one of
  several key steps in ensuring a hotel project has
  a strong likelihood of success.  At times, the
  selection of the contractor might seem obvious
  for example, a developer entering a new
  geographical market might bring with it a
  contractor with whom it already has extensive
  experience in other markets.  However, contractor
  selection should consider a broader number of
  criteria, tailored to the particular needs of the
  project, to maximize the likelihood of success.

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• It requires due diligence on your part when
  selecting a contractor. The best place to start
  with is a sample review
• What kind of work have they done before? Can they
  handle your kind of building project?
•  Your construction company should be able to show
  examples of their past projects along with
  testimonials from clients, developers, architects
  and subcontractors regarding the quality of their
  work.
• What is the work style of your construction
  company? 
• As a home owner, you must be aware of the work
  style of your construction team such as how they
  handle your kind of building projects, what kind
  of resources and materials they will use, and how
  will they keep you in the loop on all project
  related communication etc.
• What is their past track record? Can they provide
  accurate pricing? How often do they change/exceed
  pricing? How they manage and price change? 
• Answers to these questions will help you
  understand how your construction team is going
  affect your budget. Also, consider how quickly
  they can alert you to the change.

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Ask for References

• Ask your construction company for three to four
  references including past clients, architects and
  subcontractors they have worked with, and the
  local legislature. Dig information about them and
  see what these people have to say regarding the
  constructors competency. Were they able to
  complete the work within time? Was there any
  legal issue the construction company was involved
  in? How closely did they work with the architects
  and subcontractors? What was the quality of
  material used? How was the work experience? Ask
  for as much information as you can about your
  construction company before hiring them.
  Word-of-mouth rumblings are a great way to gain
  insights about your prospective construction
  company.

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Confirm Licensing Check Safety Procedures

• Your construction company should be licensed,
  especially if your state requires it. For
  example, a construction company in Missouri does
  not need a license to operate. In addition,
  check the safety procedures and bonding capacity
  of the company. Your contractors ability to bond
  a project will help you if something unfortunate
  happens. Safety is another prime concern and your
  construction team must have a proper safety
  plan in place. 

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Consider the Budget

• Never fall prey of a construction company that
  firms tend to underbid. They are likely to bid on
  the scope of the building project and not what
  you are looking for. In such scenarios, your
  expectations are less likely to be met and the
  project is likely to fail. A good contractor will
  give you an accurate pricing and an honest
  timeframe right from the beginning.You must
  also have a clear understanding what will be
  included in the in the bid and all these clause
  must be clearly mentioned in the contract. 

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Contractors Companies In Dubai

• AL SAHEL CONTRACTING COMPANY LLC
• Dubai, UAE.P.O.Box 3815,Phone 971 4
  2857324FAX [phone]Email info_at_alsahelcon
  .com
• Nature Construction LLC
• Villa 7, Mina Rashid Road,
• Al Jafiliya, DubaiLandmark Behind EPPCO Petrol
  Station, Dubai.