Craft knows which partners deliver value, meet schedules, and treat clients fairly on change orders. At the same time, Craft Contracting is growing, which means they are regularly evaluating new subcontractors. Stein explains that responsiveness is the first test: “Communication is super important,” Stein says. “We’re conscientious about getting back to our clients within minutes or hours, not days. We expect the same from our trades. If they don’t return calls or emails, that’s a red flag.” From there, Craft looks for understanding and thoroughness in tenders – did the trade ask smart questions, did they include what the drawings require? Then once a trade is on site, they are monitored for work ethic, schedule adherence, collaboration with Craft supers and crews, safety practices, and fairness on extras. “You learn a lot before you even hire them,” Stein says. “And once you do, you learn the rest quickly. The great ones get more opportunities. If someone isn’t a fit, we don’t use them again.” APRIL 2026
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