Housing Rehabilitation Online Contractor Skills Needed

Summary:
Contractors must be able to submit bids, quote fair estimates, communicate effectively and to be able to complete projects in a timely manner.

Bidding and/or Estimating

• The first step is bidding potential projects. Many programs issue bids on a frequent basis. Understanding the composition and procedures of the formal bid is of primary importance for a Contractor to receive consistent contract work. Knowing the cost of similarily bidded projects is also another way to help in receiving work.

• Some programs allow Contractors to submit estimates instead of formalized bids. The reason that handwritten estimates are used is for time and simplicity for the program. But the same rule apply when it comes understanding acceptable costs by the program.

Communication

The writing skills necessary are to write legibly for specifications and estimates. Speaking skills that further express understanding of the tasks that were written. The tone should not be one of familiarity or rigidness, but always with respect. Listening requires eye to eye contact with the person, establishing a receptive posture with a concerning interest.

Project Performance

Performance refers to the level of execution (amateur, journeyman or professional) displayed on the job. Also, to when payments should be requested during the project and how one manages their staff and their activities while on the job. Knowing the diferences between private or public housing rehabilitation contracting can enhance the level of performance when working on federal funded project.