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Local Subcontractor Market Leverage

Dumas Concepts In Building's strong presence and reputation in Detroit means better pricing for our customers, and currently many trade contractors are busy. Several major projects were bid in the second and third quarters of 2001. When demand is high, trade contractors become highly selective with whom they will bid work.

Dumas Concepts In Building has a strong following of local trade contractors who know they will be treated fairly and that quality work is expected. We have earned a reputation of effectively planning work, meaning subcontractors can come in, do their job and leave with no aggravation. Dumas promptly pays its subcontractors, which makes our projects desirable.

Dumas Concepts In Building's computerized trade contractor database profiles over 900 trade contractors. Annually, we manage millions in construction volume in Michigan. Our ability to leverage the local market and get projects finished as scheduled helps us stand accountable for a program's success.