Construction and Contracting Business. Entrepreneur magazine
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Developing a property can be a very complex and time-consuming undertaking. A wide range of experts are needed for a successful property development project. In general, there are two types of contractors involved with the development process: those who generally work on the inside of a building and those who work on the exterior of the building or on the landscape. Following is a list of contractors found working at property development projects. The list is not inclusive; there are additional contractors who have a special niche in the industry. Some contractors specialize in maintenance and repair, while others work with new construction; many do both.
Inside contractors include:
Outside contractors include:
The United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) also adds a number of specialty trade contractors including those that work on mobile homes, those involved with bridge painting, as well as special trade contractors primarily engaged in activities that are clearly linked to specialization in the area of heavy construction, such as grading for highways and airport runways; guardrail construction; installation of highway signs; underwater rock removal; and asphalt and concrete construction of roads, highways, streets, and public sidewalks. You’ll also find specialists in masonry, stonework, tile setting, plastering, and so forth. The point is, contract specialists can be found in almost any possible area of expertise.
Contractors most often, except on very small jobs, will work in teams. For example, a landscape architect will be responsible for the design of the exterior of the property, and an architect will design the building itself. Each may be responsible for ensuring that her designs are properly built. Each may hire other contractors to complete the work. These subcontractors usually work for the architect/landscape architect and not for the owner of the property. They will schedule their work with the architect/landscape architect who, in turn, will coordinate the activities of all the subcontractors.