We've noticed that we often receive bids from general contractors located across the country. While we understand that this is how the platform is designed, our experience over the years has shown that working with GCs outside of the New England area tends to be less successful for several reasons. One of the biggest challenges is during the final billing stage—these companies are often no longer actively engaged with the project and typically lack a local presence or office we can contact. This makes collections difficult and, in cases where legal action becomes necessary, it turns into a logistical nightmare trying to pursue claims against out-of-state entities. Ideally, we’d like the ability to filter or select the geographic regions where we’re open to receiving bids—similar to how service areas are set when initially setting up an account on Building Connected. Whether by choosing specific states or mapping out preferred regions, this feature would help us focus on building relationships with contractors who are more aligned with our area of operation and who can better support the project through closeout.
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