| Does
the Contractor: |
Benefit
To You |
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Provide proof of state and local licensing and
insurance |
Minimum requirement for legality |
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Document how long they have been in business |
Someone
you can call on after the job is done |
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Have a professional designation such as CGR or CR |
Quality,
professionalism and service |
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Belong to any trade organizations |
Expanded
knowledge base means better service |
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Have membership in the Better Business Bureau |
Committed
to customer satisfaction |
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Have any awards for their work |
The best of the best are recognized by their Peers |
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Follow a written code of ethics |
Honesty
and trustworthiness |
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Use a written set of quality standards |
Written
definition of quality |
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Offer in-house project design capability |
Practical:
saves time and money |
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Have a formal training program for employees |
Qualified
craftsmen |
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Use new materials and methods |
Innovation
|
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Demonstrate safety training |
Safer
job site |
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Perform daily job site clean up and use of negative draft dust control |
Orderly
job site and cleaner house |
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