SBS-APEX: Basics of Subcontracting for Construction Firms

This course helps construction firms navigate subcontracting opportunities by covering key topics such as subcontracting agreement types, maintaining strong vendor relationships, managing payments, and resolving contractual issues. Participants will gain practical strategies to optimize subcontracting processes, improve collaboration, and handle disputes effectively.

This workshop is designed for construction firms seeking to maximize subcontracting opportunities while ensuring smooth, efficient operations. It covers the overview of subcontracting agreement types, helping businesses understand the various contract structures available. Participants will learn strategies for maintaining strong vendor relations, ensuring long-term collaboration and trust. The course also provides essential strategies for managing subcontractor payments, ensuring timely and accurate transactions. Finally, it addresses remedies for resolving contractual issues, equipping firms with the tools to effectively manage disputes and maintain compliance. By the end, participants will be prepared to optimize subcontracting arrangements and strengthen their business operations.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Overview of agreement types ​
2. Strategies for maintaining vendor relations​
3. Strategies for managing subcontractor payments​
4. Remedies for addressing contractual issues

TOPICS

• Teaming agreements
• Subcontractor agreements
• Joint venture agreements
• The importance of vendor relationship management
• How to handle claims and record keeping
• Best practices for subcontracting
• Remedies for contractual issues
• Payment and invoice management practices

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Newly NYC certified MWBEs for construction services
• NYC MWBEs looking for new/more opportunities
• NYC MWBEs who have not secured a contract yet
• Firms who are new to government procurement
• Businesses who are new to B2B agreements
• Smaller NYC MWBEs trying to expand
• Subcontractors looking for partnerships/agreements

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Webinar Registration Information

In order to receive a link to join the webinar, your registration form must be fully completed.

A Zoom Registration Link will be distributed prior to the webinar for successful registrations.

If there are any problems with your registration, or you do not receive a link, please contact us directly at apexaccelerator@sbs.nyc.gov.

Reminder

All webinar attendees are required to be registered individually for this workshop.

Multiple tickets may be selected per order; there is a checkbox that will allow company information to be applied to all attendees. Simply update the name, job title, and email address per each attendee.

We invite you to check the NYC Department of Small Business Services Eventbrite page for information on upcoming webinars.