title = "Contractor Selection and Management"

content = """
Contractor selection determines the quality and reliability of project execution. This
process requires thorough vetting, clear communication, and ongoing performance management
to ensure subcontractors deliver work that meets both quality and schedule expectations.

**Qualification Criteria:** Evaluate contractors based on licensing, insurance coverage,
financial stability, and relevant experience. Verify references from similar projects and
check regulatory compliance through appropriate licensing boards.

**Performance History Review:** Analyze past project outcomes, client satisfaction ratings,
and completion timelines. Identify patterns of quality, reliability, and problem-solving
capability through reference interviews and portfolio review.

**Capacity Assessment:** Determine contractor availability, crew size, and equipment
resources for the project timeline. Ensure adequate capacity for peak workload periods
without overcommitting to multiple concurrent projects.

**Contract Structure:** Develop clear, comprehensive contracts that define scope, quality
standards, payment terms, and liability provisions. Include specific deliverables, completion
criteria, and dispute resolution procedures.

**Communication Protocols:** Establish regular progress reporting, issue escalation procedures,
and decision-making authority levels. Define who makes what decisions and how approvals
are obtained.

**Quality Assurance Standards:** Specify workmanship standards, material specifications,
and inspection requirements. Define acceptable tolerances and correction procedures for
substandard work.

**Risk Management Integration:** Address insurance requirements, bonding considerations,
and contingency plans for contractor-related delays or performance issues. Include
termination clauses and replacement contractor provisions.
"""

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