Alfa Builders
Welcome to Alfa Builders
What’s the Benefit of Keeping the Jobsite Clean?
Alfa Builders has been in the construction business in the Montgomery, Alabama area as well as various other parts of the southeast United States for over a quarter century.
During that time, we have completed projects in all arenas of construction – from residential spec and custom homes to large scale retail facilities, restaurants, and professional office buildings.
One common denominator on all of our projects is the importance of keeping a project site clean. Read the rest of this entry »
2 Ways to Start and Finish Strong on Your Next Construction Project
It is widely known that the toughest aspects of any construction project are the beginning and the end. Here are a few key steps to help get the wheels rolling on the front end and wrap things up on the back end. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Compete in a Tight Bid Market
Today’s commercial construction market is extremely competitive. Many companies are discovering that their previous means and methods for bidding projects won’t work.
So what can we do? Read the rest of this entry »
3 Key Steps that Build Trust with a Subcontractor
Granted, there are many things a general contractor can do to foster a good working relationship with a subcontractor. The following three items are a few of the top priorities a builder should have if he wants to create an environment of trust with his subs. Read the rest of this entry »
Four Ways to Get the Most out of Your Builder in Tough Situations
On a typical construction project, all of the key players (owner, architect, engineers, and general contractor) start out talking the talk about “teamwork” and “cooperation”.
Unfortunately, as the project moves deeper into the construction phase, some difficulties creep in and the “team” concept can quickly deteriorate into finger pointing and distrust. Here are a few suggestions to keep your builder motivated even through tough situations.
The Owner’s Crossroads – Do I Negotiate or Take Competitive Bids?
When getting a construction project off the ground, some things are a given. The owner has to acquire some property, get a design drawn up for the building, and hire a contractor to build it.
But there are a few options related to hiring a general contractor once the design is completed.
Setting the Hook – How to Catch and Retain Quality Field Personnel
The Problem: Finding Quality Field Personnel
It is critical in the life of a construction company to have quality field personnel running each project.
The company owner, project manager, and estimator might have a great plan for how to make a respectable profit, but if the field personnel cannot hold up to their end of the bargain, then profit disappears and the company suffers.
So what does it take to hire the best candidates to run the projects?
Most of the time, the answer focuses on the dollars and cents. Read the rest of this entry »
The Upside of the Downturn – How the Current Economy Benefits the Construction Industry
Is There an Upside?
These days, it is difficult to come up with a positive spin on the state of the economy and specifically the construction industry.
But there is a thin silver lining on a few of these gray clouds that are worth mentioning. Read the rest of this entry »
With the Economy in the Tank, Do I Get a Discount on My Project??
There are certain building materials and contract labor that are definitely less expensive in this economy. However, there are some factors that are keeping other construction items at or above “pre-crash” levels. Read the rest of this entry »
Riding the Construction Balance Beam without Falling Off
Cost versus Quality
This is the constant battle of every construction project. Each owner wants a top notch finished product. But in today’s economy, project budgets are tighter than ever.
The common question is how do you keep that in balance? It is not an easy task. Read the rest of this entry »
