Comprehensive General Contracting Solutions
Rocland Developments is a premier general contractor in Calgary, celebrated for its exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. With over 14 years of experience, we provide comprehensive custom millwork and renovation services for both commercial and residential projects. Our in-house team of design, trade, and project management specialists allows us to oversee and simplify the entire project process, ensuring high-quality results without the need for numerous subcontractors. Experience seamless, efficient, and top-notch construction with Rocland Developments.
The Role of a General Contractor
A General Contractor oversees the day-to-day coordination of a construction project, managing on-site work and crews throughout each phase. They work with architects and civil engineers to determine how versions of a product will be structured, manage subcontractors, building-code adherence, and selection and purchase of materials and equipment. Their primary job is to make the site as safe and efficient as possible.
Making Informed Decisions with Rocland Developments
General contractors help to shepherd clients through the myriad of decisions that are made during construction. How do you go about selecting the correct and most appropriate materials, finishes, adjustments, etc., without the expense getting in the way of quality? All of these questions need very specific trade knowledge, and a good general contractor will help you figure out the best answer.
In many cases at Rocland Developments, we do several of these exercises in the pre-design phase of the project. One major aspect of hiring a full-service general contractor is no longer being responsible for estimates, site planning (which usually helps cut costs), and scheduling. Unfortunately, this is where traditional general contractors have it: relying on local subcontractors to complete various stages of the project-multiplying the potential for errors and delays, while disjointing the overall quality of the project.
General Contractor vs Subcontractor
In the vast majority of construction delivery methods, the general contractor serves as the project quarterback, overseeing and contracting out all aspects of the project. Usually, they are the ones who have a contract with an owner and are at times considered the contractor “direct”. These are people that work under a contractor as a 3rd party, they are classified as subcontractors, professionals that are hired by the contractor such as roofers, plumbers, painters, and others.
It is not unheard of to need in excess of 30 subcontractors for what should be a basic project, and this makes it quite the undertaking to manage both the teams and subsequently, their pay. If not properly managed, this can result in a large increase in costs particularly if the general contractor is marking up the prices to include their service. Rocland avoids the gaps by virtue of its in-house centralized team, managed internally through the life of the project. This way of working means that collaboration is implemented as everyone is working in the same direction, rather than all forking for margin, and ultimately the project completes in an efficient way and at a lower cost.
Streamline Your Contracting Process with Rocland Developments
The first way you can save on contracting is by simplifying the process. When you hire a full-service general contractor like Rocland Developments, our “subcontractors” are typically Rocland employees, meaning you don't get charged extra just to have a team come to work, even if the job is small. This way, instead of having to collect 30 different quotes from 30 different places that can very slowly add up over time, our general contractor model packages all costs into a single budget. One of the project managers will watch over everything to make sure nothing surprises your company.
If you need a general contractor that can take care of all the important pieces of your project while keeping labor, material, and unexpected costs managed, trust the team at Rocland Developments. You should also read how general contracting works and how we can help you with your contractor needs every step of the way.
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