Subcontractor Availability & Management Burden
Definition
63% of contractors cite insufficient supply of workers or subcontractors as major concern. For general contractors acting as project orchestrators, subcontractor scarcity means: (1) difficulty finding qualified subs for specific trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, framing), (2) higher subcontractor rates due to scarcity, (3) schedule risk if sub cancels/delays, (4) quality variability across subs, (5) management burden coordinating 15-30 different subcontractors per project. SMB GCs must maintain relationships with reliable subs but have limited negotiating power. Loss mechanism: sub unavailability = project delays, schedule penalties, cost overruns; sub quality issues = rework, customer dissatisfaction.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: $50,000-150,000
- Frequency: daily
Why This Matters
Subcontractor marketplace/vetting platform, subcontractor management software, labor supply chain platform, subcontractor financial health monitoring, rate benchmarking/negotiation tools
Affected Stakeholders
Owner/Project Manager
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Methodology & Sources
Data collected via OSINT from regulatory filings, industry audits, and verified case studies.
Related Business Risks
Skilled Labor Shortage & Worker Recruitment
Rising Labor Costs & Wage Inflation
High Interest Rates & Project Financing Constraints
Project Delays from Supply Chain & Buy America Compliance
Material Cost Volatility & Procurement Complexity
Worker Quality & Safety Concerns with Inexperienced Labor
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