General contractors carry the weight of keeping siding, roofing, windows, doors, and mechanical trades aligned. That means balancing budgets, sequencing crews, and handling client expectations when everything overlaps.
The principle is simple:
• If you’ve solved it, show it. Share the schedule, workflow, or vendor strategy that kept a multi‑scope job on track.
• If you’re stuck, ask it. Lay out the challenge clearly so peers can respond with proven approaches.
Topics that belong here include:
- Sequencing siding, roofing, and window crews to avoid rework.
- Managing subs across multiple trades with clear accountability.
- Handling scope creep when clients add trades mid‑project.
- Budgeting and estimating for multi‑discipline contracts.
- Communication strategies that keep clients confident and crews aligned.
Kick things off by posting one coordination challenge you’ve faced—and how you solved it (or where you’re stuck).CCN Staff wrote: General Contractor Talk is about sharing the realities of multi‑scope work. Document what works so others can repeat it. Ask when you’re stuck so the community can help.