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โŒ ๐Ÿฑ ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐— ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฆ๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—”๐˜ƒ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป
Managing subcontractors can be one of the most challenging aspects of a construction project, but itโ€™s also one of the most critical for success. In my latest carousel, I break down the 5 most common mistakes project managers make when working with subcontractors and how to avoid them. Plus, Iโ€™ve added actionable tips to help you improve your management process immediately:

๐ŸŸฆ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ โ€“ Choosing subcontractors without proper vetting.

Tip: Donโ€™t choose based on price alone! Implement a thorough vetting process by checking past project performance, references, and certifications. This extra step can save you from bigger issues down the road.

๐ŸŸฅ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—–๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐˜๐˜€ โ€“ Failing to define scope and responsibilities.

Tip: Ensure your contracts are detailed and crystal-clear about scope, deliverables, timelines, and penalties for missed deadlines. Regularly review and update them to reflect any changes as the project evolves.

๐ŸŸง ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—พ๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด โ€“ Not tracking subcontractor performance.

Tip: Use tools like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project to monitor subcontractor progress in real time. Schedule regular performance reviews to make sure work is on track and up to standard.

๐ŸŸจ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป โ€“ Lack of collaboration and updates.

Tip: Set up consistent communication channels using platforms like Slack or Microsoft Teams to ensure youโ€™re always up-to-date with your subcontractors. Encourage an open dialogue to quickly resolve any issues.

๐ŸŸฉ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜†๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐——๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ โ€“ Damaging relationships by delaying payments.

Tip: Late payments can strain relationships and hurt subcontractor morale. Set up an automated payment process and stick to a clear payment schedule to keep everything running smoothly.