Subcontractors are often relied upon, providing between 77% and 84% of a project’s construction work.
Fine Homebuilding reports that it's important to control subcontractor price creep, as not all costs can be passed onto customers.
Materials are the easiest aspect to handle. Builders price goods competitively, but subcontractors mark-up prices and package materials and labor into their bids.
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