Many project owners wonder what is the difference between a contracting company and a contracting office !
And what is the best option and what are the factors on the basis of which the contracting company should be selected
In this article, we will ask some questions that will make it easier for you in the future to determine when to assign the project to a contracting company
The difference between a contracting office and a contracting company
The contracting company has a large number of employees, but the contracting offices consist of several people, not exceeding five people
If you like distinctive and modern ideas, the contracting company offers you that. As for the contracting office, you specify one or two people for your project who present the ideas.
If the project is large
It is preferable to choose a contracting company, but if it is small, a contracting office will suffice
The company has a broader specialization, such as a company that provides contracting services, interior design and smart home
What is a contracting company
It is also called the “general contractor”, and it is the company to which the project is assigned, whether in construction or otherwise
The company implements it and is responsible to the project owner. It means that the company has a license as a company specialized in general contracting and is concerned with the construction and maintenance of buildings and companies .
Subcontractor
In large projects, the general contractor assigns some of the work to a smaller contractor, and the general contractor remains responsible to the client .
Consultant
The consultant is appointed by the project owner to be an observer of the project and to ensure that the items are implemented in accordance with the specifications mentioned in the terms and conditions document in the United Arab Emirates
Types of construction companies :
engineering consulting firms
Finishing and complementary works company
Land reclamation companies
Construction and foundation company
public works companies
Sewage station evaluation companies
Parties to work in construction companies in the UAE
General contractor :
Subcontractors :
In the event that the general contractor will not perform all the responsibilities, he will need subcontractors to assign some of the responsibilities to them
Client :
Owner of the project
Consultant :
The project supervisor may be another company or a consultant who works alone and may be from the client or from the contracting company
When was the project assigned to a contracting company?
When the size of the project is small, for example, an apartment or a small housing unit and you need to complete it in a short time, the best solution would be to assign the project to a contracting office, but if you need professionalism and speed, the company is better, especially if you do not care about costs
But in large projects such as administrative buildings or large residential units, the best solution would be to assign the project to a professional contracting company
As a professional company with an integrated and expert team, we are one of the distinguished companies that provide a wide range of services in mechanical works, energy works, construction and interior design, in addition to our services in smart home systems and Internet of things.
