There never seems to be shortage of construction nightmare stories, especially in the Philippines – poorly done work, substandard materials, or totally unfinished projects. These problems usually arise from one common root cause: NOT DEALING WITH THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR. Most clients fall into the trap of hiring unlicensed but “skilled” workers thinking they may save money more from the cheaper services they offer. What they don’t realize is that if these “amateur contractors” mess up at any point of the project, they’ll just end up spending more and eventually hire the “expensive” professional to fix and remedy their mistakes. Staying within the budget is critical, but don’t let this be your sole consideration in getting (or not getting) a right Construction Company.
Dealing with the right contractor from the start guarantees a simplified construction of the project.
Here are some pointers to consider in choosing the right Construction Company for you:
1. STABILITY AND REPUTATION
A contractor’s stability & reputation in the industry indicate the quality of their work, integrity and reliability play an important role during the actual construction phase. Especially for big projects which entail a longer construction period. It is necessary to find trustworthy Construction Company. Check the Company Profile/Background first before dealing with them. You can determine how good their stability and reputation through positive feedbacks and endorsements from previous clients and people who have experienced working and dealing with them. If these people are satisfied with the Contractor’s services, it definitely reflects the Company’s Professionalism and quality work standards.
2. COMPANY PROFILE AND CREDENTIALS
Company profile and credentials should be given importance since these pertain to documents of the Company that will show and prove its legality.
The basic requirements are the following:
- Updated Business Permits
- PCAB License
- PRC License/s (Architectural/Civil Engineer)
*** These documents shall protect the clients from dealing with “fly by night “ Contractors.
3. LEGAL ASPECTS
It is a must to formulate a contract between the Construction Company and the Client at the start of the transaction. This shall serve as the framework for all the accomplishments in the projcet as agreed upon. Everything in the contract shall be agreed upon and followed by both parties (Construction Company and Client).
References:
The Importance of Philippine Contractors Association Board (PCAB)