QUALIFYING THE SUBCONTRACTOR

Thorough Contractor qualification practice is extremely important for helping to reduce potential loss exposures.  The following list includes the most common key components to examine:

§         License Status – Do they have the necessary licenses and certifications to perform the work in question?

§         Financial Status – Will they be in a position to complete the job in a professional manner

§         Company experience – Previous work, types of projects, years in business in this location

§         Organization – Management experience and hiring practices

§         Current projects/backlog – Are they too busy to devote proper attention to the job.

§         Safety program and training of employees.