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Watch Out For Low Bid Outliers
Remember the old adage: If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Keep this in mind as you evaluate bids for upcoming commercial roof replacement projects. If you have 3 or 4 bids and one is significantly less, do some extra due diligence to make sure that bid is not “too good to be true”.
MORECollect Your Money When It’s Due
Maintaining healthy levels of cash is key to the viability of any contractor. This is especially true during these times of material shortages and long-lead deliveries resulting from supply chain problems.
MORE5 Keys to a Safety-First Culture
Safety training is a vital part of every business regardless of the industry. However, for companies providing commercial roofing and building envelope maintenance services like Standard, poorly implemented safety training can literally be the difference between life or death. The team as a whole must have a clear understanding that these protocols not only protect themselves as individuals, but the group as a whole.
MORE2 Pre-Bid Steps To Roof Replacement Success
Before owners open the first bid from contractors for their project, they need to be sure that contractors who are bidding on the project actually have what they need to fully understand what they are being asked to bid on—that happens by providing a clear scope of work. Then, owners need to be sure they are not evaluating bids from contractors who are not qualified to do the job—that happens through the pre-qualification process.
MOREProtect Against Theft with Fidelity Bonds
Theft or fraud is a risk that employees can pose that is sometimes overlooked by employers, especially by smaller contractors.
MOREQuality Counts!
At Standard, quality counts, and it counts in importance second only to safety.
MOREManaging Customer Expectations
One of the most important components in supporting Standard’s customers—especially during this day and time—is to be straightforward with customers about issues affecting project progress and delivery.
MOREBe a Better Leader
As you strive to help others advance their careers inside your organization and outside of it, practicing these ten “Must-Do’s” is essential for effective leaders to help others succeed—because when they succeed, your organization will succeed.
MOREInsurance Coverages & Claims
It is imperative for the long-term health of your business to review your insurance policies annually with your providers. A review should include a confirmation that your coverage levels are satisfactory to adequately accommodate for an unexpected, large claim.
MOREFour Keys to a Safety-First Culture
Safety training is a vital part of every business regardless of the industry. However, with Standard, safety training can be the difference in life or death for one or many people, if poorly implemented. It is crucial to train our team on safety protocols. The team as a whole must have a clear understanding that these protocols not only protect themselves as individuals, but the group as a whole.
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