Quality Construction Contracting

Build it right the first time

Strict construction industry regulations set high standards for the way projects are built and stringent requirements establishing who is qualified to build them, helping ensure projects are constructed properly and safely.

The implementation of strong, reasonable building codes that are stringently enforced by state, county and local governments ensures that responsible contractors will perform the important work of properly building Ohio.

The unions affiliated with the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council adhere to the strictest building and construction standards to ensure that projects are not only completed on time but done right the first time.

Our affiliated unions provide project owners with a good return value on their investments through quality construction.

Quality versus cost

Perhaps you have heard the old adage of quantity versus quality. When it comes to construction, it is often amended to quality versus costs.

For most project owners, quality is important. You want a project that is well-built and will last. The best way to ensure quality construction is by using a union workforce that follows all codes and standards.

When using a union workforce, project owners can rest assured they will receive top craftsmanship from the tradesmen and tradeswomen on the jobsite. Through rigorous, Registered Apprenticeship Programs, they have learned the right way to perform their craft. They will work efficiently and deliver a quality product.

Unfortunately, some project owners focus solely on the project cost, and when it is deemed to be too high, they make cuts.

Resist the temptation to go with cheap labor

As discussed on our Prevailing Wages pages, using a union building trades workforce provides the best value for your investment. Data regularly demonstrates that Prevailing Wages do not result in significant cost variations on construction projects and, in fact, result in savings due to better investment in the workforce and the higher-quality construction they provide. Oftentimes, it is not the cost of the workforce that drives up a project’s cost, but the building materials used. Instead of selecting a non-union workforce that may not be as efficient and wastes money having to redo portions of a project because of low-quality work or a failed inspection, go with trusted well-trained professionals. After all, it is much cheaper to do it right the first time with quality construction.