McBride Construction News & Information - Tips on Choosing a Contractor

Tips from McBride Construction, Inc. on Choosing Your Contractor

Before you sign a contract with any contractor, ask the following:

Contractor	McBRIDE
		Are you licensed in the State of Michigan? Get the license number; call the Contractors State License Board at 1-800-748-0432 to check for complaints.
		Are you a Certified Graduate Remodelor (C.G.R.)?
		Are you a Certified Graduate Builder (C.G.B.)?
		Are you insured for Workers Compensation and General Liability? Are your subcontractors insured?
		Will you provide complete written contract specification, a fixed price contract with start and stop dates and accurate working drawings?
		Do you have a warranty on your work? How promptly do you respond to warranty calls?
		Do you have a written change order policy for variations in the scope of work defined in the contract?
		Will you provide client references? Supplier references?
		Will you clean up the site daily?
		Is there someone in your office to take calls? Do your key people have "beepers"? Do you return your calls within 24 hours?
		Do you have a policy forbidding loud radio playing, smoking, drinking and drugs on the job?
		Will you obtain the necessary permits for my job?

What is the CGR Designation?

The Remodelors™ Council administers the Certified Graduate Remodelor™ designation, the most comprehensive professional designation program in the remodeling industry.

CGR stands for Professionalism, Experience and a Commitment to Quality.

Why is the CGR Designation important?

The Certified Graduate Remodelor (CGR) designation assures you that your remodelor:

Has met National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) prescribed standards of business practice.

Has a proven track record of successfully completing projects.

Has completed relevant educational requirements.

Pledges to uphold the CGR Code of Ethics.

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Dave McBride, Certified Graduate Remodelor

Dave McBride, Certified Graduate Builder

Member National Association of Home Builders

David W. McBride, CGR
McBride Construction, Inc.
2125 M-119 • Petoskey, MI 49770
PH 231-348-2749 • FX 231-348-2748

McBride Construction, Inc.
Serving Emmet & Charlevoix Counties for 25 Years 1982 - 2007