Insight on Construction Company Costs and Why a Middleman Isn't Necessary
Construction company prices can vary depending on who you know, but this doesn’t mean you need to work with a middleman on your metal building project.
The only thing a middleman does is charge a markup to make a profit off of you.
Why go to a firm that doesn’t do any of the work themselves? With a little time, effort, and research you can do all of the work of a middleman on your own.
While we understand you can’t engineer, manufacture, and construct your new metal building all by yourself, you can find a company that does all three of these jobs for you, eliminating the need for a middleman for your construction project.
This will ultimately reduce the total overall cost you end up paying for your new construction project.
Save yourself the money and find your own reputable company to take on the job for your next metal building kit project.
You can still work directly with your company to make sure your exact needs are met, but you won’t have the stress of worrying about third-party involvement.
When a middleman has to convey all of your wants and needs to a third-party, things often get lost in translation, not to mention you will be over-charged for each product and service performed.
Know Exactly Where Your Materials are Manufactured and their Quality
When you work with one singular company that handles all of your needed services under one roof, you can rest assured that you will know exactly how your materials are being sourced and manufactured.
One major issue with working with a middleman is that they often just pick the steel company that offers them the lowest price.
A middleman has no loyalty or concern for the quality or lifespan of your new metal building. All they care about is turning a hefty profit.
Therefore, they will obviously find the cheapest option for steel and pick the construction company with the lowest bid.
The steelmakers that offer the lowest price are often companies based in China that produce cheap steel that does not pass quality control testing required in the United States. This type of low quality steel is a danger and runs the risk of collapsing.
This is a scary thought and just one more reason to avoid a middleman.
Knowing exactly where your steel is being made, and the quality and sustainability of said steel are important.
Nucor steel is durable, safe, and made from recycled material. So, not only is it affordable and able to last a lifetime, but it is also sustainable and environmentally-friendly.
Have More Control Over Total Cost and Project Timeline
When you cut out the middleman, you will undoubtedly have more control over your construction project. This means timeline and cost will be more closely regulated.
Having the ability to more closely budget and manage the project timeline is invaluable.
Many individuals feel like their hands are tied when it comes to construction. They have to wait around and wonder when the building’s construction will finally be completed.
Roadblocks, delays, and further extensions will hopefully be a thing of the past when a professional engineering and construction company works together as one cohesive unit to finish your metal building project on time and under budget.
Forge Valuable Relationships with Subcontractors
If you choose to work with an experienced and reputable company, they will most likely have created a network of trustworthy and talented sub-contractors that will prove to be invaluable.
Having the ability to work directly with the concrete company, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, etc. will ensure cost savings, quality work, and an expedited project lifecycle.
Contact an Experienced Engineering and Construction Firm Today
CDMG specializes in offering all of our clients a full-service experience when building a new steel structure.
CDMG specializes in engineering and designing metal structures for commercial use.
Our parent company, STEVENS, offers construction services, and Nucor Building Systems is our steel manufacturer. We are the number one builder of Nucor steel, which affords us the opportunity to receive the best prices in the construction industry.
If you would like to reap these benefits, contact CDMG today to being engineering your new steel building.
I'm Ben Sparhawk, the Content Writer and Marketing Account Manager for CDMG. I write to showcase the work that CDMG does and everything related to the pre-engineered metal building industry as well as their engineering capabilities. When I'm not working on content, you can find me spending time with my wife and children. You can also find me in the gym, trying to better myself, and I also enjoy spending time outdoors hiking or checking out local parks.