A good relationship between an owner and contractor is vital to the success of any project. So what are the attributes of a great owner/contractor relationship? We have listed a few for your consideration:
| 1. My contractor understands my vision and goals and proactively makes suggestions to help me achieve them. |
Always |
Sometimes |
Never |
| 2. I trust my construction partner to work openly and transparently. I never feel the need to look over their shoulder. |
Always |
Sometimes |
Never |
| 3. I am always up to speed on progress and know what the next steps are going to be. I rarely have to seek out information. |
Always |
Sometimes |
Never |
| 4. My contractor is committed to looking out for my best interest—not just their bottom line. |
Always |
Sometimes |
Never |
| 5. I look forward to my conversations with my construction team. |
Always |
Sometimes |
Never |
| 6. Challenges occur on every project, but I am confident that my construction team will handle them and present solutions with my best interest at heart. |
Always |
Sometimes |
Never |
| 7. There is a synergy in my relationship with my construction team that enables us to make better decisions together than separately. |
Always |
Sometimes |
Never |
| 8. My contractor is respectful, listens to my needs, and is flexible in adapting to them. |
Always |
Sometimes |
Never |
| 9. My contractor is passionate about my business and in helping me succeed. |
Always |
Sometimes |
Never |
| 10. I trust my contractor as a valuable member of my team in the same way that I trust my attorney and accountant. |
Always |
Sometimes |
Never |
