The commercial construction market is currently experiencing one of its busiest periods. Across virtually every sector, from healthcare to education and industrial, tradespeople and builders are reporting packed schedules, steady backlogs, and more work opportunities than crews can physically staff. This surge in demand has dramatically tightened the availability of skilled subcontractors, pushing lead times out and requiring project teams to engage trades much earlier in the development process than ever before.
In today’s high-demand, low-availability environment, subcontractors experience more freedom in being selective of what work they pick up. They can now choose to bid only on projects that are exceptionally well-scoped, offer attractive profit margins, and fit neatly into their existing workflows. Poorly organised or underfunded projects are increasingly sidelined or priced prohibitively high, while the best teams gravitate toward builders and general contractors with reputations for clear communication, quick payment, and predictable site management.
What does this mean for you?
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For builders, relationship building with clients, subcontractors and stakeholders is essential. It’s important to clearly communicate timeframe opportunities for the client’s project, and liaise with subcontractors early in the piece.
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For clients, ensure to do your research on the correct builder for you. Click here to find out how to choose a commercial builder. Communicate effectively and promptly with the builder to ensure your project is completed on time. Clients need to be more flexible to accommodate the builder’s schedule.
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For subcontractors, continue building relationships with reputable builders. This ensures a predictable work pipeline, faster payment, less risk on the jobsite, priority on future projects, and more.
Early relationship-building, strong project definition, and strategic preconstruction planning are no longer optional. They are the price of admission to secure quality labour in a fiercely competitive market.
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