When choosing a general contractor for your commercial project, one detail can make a significant impact on your timeline, cost, and quality: Are they self-performing?

Many firms operate as middlemen—subcontracting most of the work out. But self-performing contractors, like Integrity Maintenance, handle critical trades in-house. That decision affects everything from your budget to the final finish.

So, what’s the real difference—and why does it matter?

What Is a Self-Performing Contractor?

A self-performing general contractor completes essential parts of the construction process with their own workforce, rather than outsourcing to third-party subcontractors.

At Integrity Maintenance, that includes skilled labor for demolition, carpentry, concrete work, framing, drywall, facility maintenance, and more. This gives us direct control over quality, schedule, and cost.

Subcontractor-Heavy Model: The Industry Standard

Most traditional general contractors rely heavily on subcontractors for nearly every phase of construction. While that can work, it often comes with challenges:

• Delayed timelines due to schedule coordination
• Inconsistent quality between trades
• Higher markups and unpredictable costs
• Limited accountability if issues arise

Why Self-Performing Matters

• Tighter Schedules
  With fewer moving parts and more direct coordination, we cut down on downtime and keep your project moving.
• Controlled Costs
  Self-performing allows us to give more accurate bids and maintain tighter control over your construction budget.
• Better Quality Assurance
  When our team does the work, we hold ourselves to the highest standard—and it shows in the final product.
• Stronger Communication
  You work directly with the team building your space. That means fewer surprises, more transparency, and clearer expectations.

When Is Self-Performing the Right Fit?

• Municipal buildings and schools
• Healthcare renovations
• Industrial facility upgrades
• Office or retail fit-outs
• Projects with tight deadlines or strict budgets

Final Takeaway

If you want consistency, efficiency, and accountability in your next commercial construction project, choose a self-performing contractor like Integrity Maintenance. We don’t just manage the job—we do the work, and we do it right.

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