HOW TO SELECT A BUILDING CONTRACTOR

• Rely on references
• Has the builder produced structures similar to the one you are proposing?
• How well does the builder work with architects?
• How conscientious is the builder about meeting deadlines?
• How long has the builder been in business?
• Does the builder follow up after the structure has been completed? Does the builder have a record of promising more than he can deliver?
• Weigh the price difference between proposals. More experienced builders tend to include all anticipated costs, rather than "low ball" to get the job and then come back later for more money to cover "over-runs."

You have an extremely important decision to make, one that will affect the growth and well-being of your business for years to come.

That’s why selecting a contractor has to involve more than comparing net bids. It should involve a thorough investigation of the companies vying for your business: their track record, their commitment to honoring deadlines and budgets, and the long-term effectiveness of their "solution" to your building needs.

RICOP has a focused care for the customer, emphasis on value engineering and great relationships with architects. RICOP is committed to deliver building solutions of the highest quality, materials and craftsmanship, on time and within budget.

ABILITY - the measurement of the builder’s proposed solutions – and their capacity for executing them as planned. Does the building solution being offered fit your specific needs? Does it account for all relevant considerations, both in terms of the actual construction process and in terms of the facility’s long-term usefulness?

CREDIBILITY - Will the builder's performance match their promises? Will they stand behind their work once it’s completed? Ask for references. Talk to the builder’s subcontractors.