Living in the Nation’s Capital, we know you have many options when it comes to selecting a General Contractor for your next build. But, what is a good contractor? Are there certain qualities a General Contractor must have to make you feel confident throughout the build process? At The Princeton Companies, we believe the Design-Build concept is built on a solid, open relationship with our Clients. We believe it is important for us to know your design choices, and your build priorities for the project at hand, your vision for the outcome of the project and its future. Our Design-Build process is based on communication, transparency and accountability and we strive to provide the best services for our Clients, today and everyday.
The best General Contractors have a combination of industry knowledge and first hand experience, as well as professional skills and integrity. With 30 years in the industry, we know hiring the right General Contractor is one of your top concerns. But with so many options to choose from, how can you be sure you’re making the right decision?
Accountability
A good General Contractor takes responsibility for every aspect of the job. They assure you with complete confidence that every task is completed on time, efficiently and to the highest standards. Good General Contractors don’t take shortcuts or skimp on quality or safety to save costs, and they’re open and available to help answer your questions and guide you in your decision making, without pushing or creating conflict in the process.
This can surprisingly be a tough concept in construction. Inevitably in a build, there will always be unaccounted for surprises or challenges throughout the project, and it can be difficult for contractors to maintain open and honest communication, while also giving a Client everything they want. However, when faced with the choice of giving an answer that may or may not be possible, just to make the Client happy, or being honest about the options and their related outcomes, in the project’s timeline or budget, we firmly believe that honesty is truly the best policy.
Luckily when these decisions come up, as they almost always do, The Princeton Companies has the experience and expertise to help alleviate your concerns and develop creative solutions to keep your project on track. Sometimes it can be difficult to say things that need to be said, but we believe it is always in the best interest of the Client and the project. We must be able to reflect accurately on the status of the project, whether positive or negative. We’re also honest about a Client’s options in a project: what may be worth it or what may be wasteful, or unnecessary. We don’t hide or gloss over things, and our Clients learn to trust us and appreciate the transparency and straightforward approach we take to our projects.
Process
But what is transparency without a solid process? We’ve spent years learning how to plan for every aspect of a project. From the original consultation, through preliminary planning, we take the time to understand and conceptualize our Client’s vision and goals, ensuring their goals remain in line with budget and schedule expectations. Your entire project will be carefully and meticulously planned out so that once construction begins, our Clients know exactly what to expect.