The TRUTH about construction QUALITY!
When embarking on a new construction project, clients often ask us about the difference between a General Contractor (GC) who relies entirely on outside subcontractors and a GC who chooses to self-perform critical components of the work.
At Raeco Builders, we believe that self-performing key trades is the differentiator that defines project success. In construction, self-perform means utilizing our own in-house crews, equipment, and resources for specialized tasks like concrete work, steel erection, rather than exclusively outsourcing. This strategy isn't just a business preference—it's a commitment to maximizing value, control, and efficiency for every client.
Understanding the term “self-perform” requires looking at the profound benefits it delivers throughout the project lifecycle.
Cost Savings That Go Back to You
First and foremost, utilizing our own dedicated crews is often less expensive compared to relying on outside contractors. By eliminating the subcontractor's markup and administrative overhead, we free up budget constraints and use more of our own resources instead of hiring expensive third-party companies. These operational savings can be passed directly on to customers, helping to make complex projects more affordable and allowing clients to allocate capital to other critical aspects of the build.
Better Safety Through Team Familiarity
Safety should always be a top priority, and self-performing teams excel here. Our in-house crews work together on multiple projects and share a deep, collective understanding of our organization’s stringent safety guidelines. That high level of understanding and familiarity with one another allows our team to enforce and maintain safety standards on the job site far better than a rotating external subcontractor team. This consistency and shared culture of safety significantly reduce risk and liability on every job.
Speeds Up Construction Projects
Self-performing work also helps speed up construction projects because the contractor is in complete control and has direct access to materials, equipment, labor, and any other resources needed for the job. When a schedule gets tight, we can pivot and dedicate more of our own manpower immediately, without waiting for a third-party subcontractor to finish another job or respond to a request. This direct command over resources effectively accelerates project completion time, ensuring we meet, and often beat, critical deadlines.
Improves Quality Control
Finally, by controlling the entire process, from the first pour of concrete to the final steel connection, we can guarantee that the work is done precisely to our exacting specifications. This approach ensures that Raeco’s high-quality expectations are met and that internal timelines are rigidly adhered to. This oversight is especially helpful when executing complex projects, such as large-scale expansions and new builds that require intense attention to technical detail and perfect execution.
Overall, self-performing work is a massive benefit for anyone looking to lower costs, speed up project completion time, and significantly increase the quality and integrity of their build. With the right planning and execution, our self-perform capability ensures a huge impact on the success and longevity of any construction project.
Ready to partner with a builder that takes ownership of your success? Contact Raeco Builders to discuss how our self-perform capabilities can bring your vision to life, faster and smarter.