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Creativity
So many times projects cry out for creative ideas that will help the project really reach a satisfying level. A professional contractor will be able to contribute many creative ideas that will enhance the project. A professional contractor has professional relationships with a wealth of designers, architects and other creative people often necessary to your project. So many times, these elements are overlooked by less professional or inexperienced contractors. Ask your prospective contractor enough questions to find out if he is in a position to contribute these services.
Ask your prospective contractor if he has a designer or architect on staff or if he has a working relationship with an architect or designer. Does he work with a particular interior decorator or interior designer? Has he run into problems like yours before? Do any solutions come to mind at this time for this particular problem? Usually, if something has been a problem and needs a solution, it is of particular interest to the consumer. It might even be the main impetus for the whole project. Can the contractor give this the necessary consideration and help solve this problem?
A creative contractor can help you work within your budget by suggesting alternative materials or plans that achieve the look you want with less material and labor cost. A creative contractor can also let you do some of the work or show you what parts of your project can be completed later. Every project has a budget which requires many skills to meet it.
A professional contractor with a lot of experience garnered from many years of working on projects has a wealth of experience. Over those years of experience, many ideas, concepts and solutions have been talked about and advanced. He has gotten a chance to be a tremendous resource for your project. Being able to tap into this experience can add tremendous value to your project.
Ratings
Unacceptable: The contractor has no concept of creativity. If he offers a solution, it seams more like a shortcut or trick to deal with the situation.
Good: The contractor has many ideas for solutions to the problems. If he can’t come up with a solution readily, he says so and offers to work on it.
Better: In addition to the above, the contractor has many people on his team that he consults on a regular basis to bring a wide range of ideas and solutions to the table. These ideas are openly shared with the consumer. This experience and knowledge and the willingness to share it adds value to the project and enhances the relationship.
Best: In addition to the above, the contractor understands the value of working in a collaborative fashion. Everyone on the team has a unique contribution, and his ability to draw the ideas and creativity out of the members of the team greatly enhances every project and adds value to the relationship.
Check out the other 24 factors that every smart house-owner use when they consider their remodeling contractor here.
