ADVANCING EXPERTISE
AND KNOWLEDGE

What Contractors Worry About From a contractor’s perspective, there’s already enough to worry about when everything is going right. In construction, the one thing you can be certain of is that there will always be something unexpected. This is particularly true in tenant construction when the work is in an older building. A lot of things can go wrong. And many of them are outside your control. That makes worrying about them just part of the process. This brings us to the Thre

The Architect-Contractor Relationship At PMG, we have always had great relationships with architects. But in our industry, that is not always the case. In most cases, the architect and contractor work together towards a common goal. That’s even considering that their views on roles, responsibilities, and methods may not perfectly align. There is a lot we can learn to understand better what it takes to ensure the kind of working relationship that gets the results we all want.

Thinking About Culture? Company culture isn’t necessarily one of those things that are top of mind for most contractors. It’s not a topic that naturally drives conversation over a lunch break. We have heard it is important. We know it’s important. But is it really as important as worksite safety? Project efficiency? Scheduling? or Budgeting? Or is it something we think just naturally happens? And in the end, don’t our employees just want a good job? Fair wages? Career opportu

Finding the Right Contractor isn't easy. Don't overlook four key considerations that could make a difference.