Subcontractor Synergy: Why the GC Is Our Command Center
On every project, the GC sets the tempo. For a specialty trade like commercial doors—where sequencing touches drywall, flooring, low-voltage, and life-safety inspections—tight coordination isn’t optional; it’s mission-critical.
Respecting the Chain of Command
The Associated General Contractors (AGC) emphasize “equitable risk allocation and transparent communication” as the bedrock of modern contracts.
E&A Door aligns by:
Single GC POC: All RFI, submittals, and CO requests flow through your PM—avoiding side-channel confusion.
24-hour response guarantee: We commit to next-business-day answers on GC inquiries to keep the critical path clear.
Collaboration in Action
Design-assist reviews: Early VE sessions can trim door package cost by 5-10 % without sacrificing code compliance (AIA collaboration guidance.
Lean job-site hand-offs: Respect-for-People is a Lean core value—daily huddles and clean staging areas minimize trade stacking and re-work, highlighted at AGC FedCon 2024.
Supporting the GC’s Deliverables
Pro-active material tracking—we publish lead-time updates as soon as manufacturers shift dates.
Document-ready close-out—UL labels, warranty letters, and ADA compliance certs bundled electronically for quick turnover.
AGC, Contracts & Construction Law: Guiding Principles.
AIA Resource Center, “Five Tips to Power Project Collaboration,” Dec 2021.
Smith Currie, AGC FedCon 2024 Wrap-Up: Partnering & PLAs, 2024.