In this episode, Jason delivers a powerful reminder about respect and responsibility in construction: "Didn't you call them?" When general contractors invite trade partners to bid and participate on projects, they are making a commitment to treat those partners with professionalism, preparation, and support. Jason challenges a common industry behavior where trades are invited onto projects only to face disorganized job sites, poor planning, delayed payments, and constant blame. He emphasizes that the role of project managers and general contractors is not simply to deliver materials or push schedules, but to enable trades to succeed by creating organized, well-prepared environments. What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why trades should be treated as partners, not obstacles.
• The responsibility general contractors take on when inviting trades to bid.
• How poor organization and planning hurt trade performance.
• The importance of enabling trades with proper preparation and logistics.
• Why project managers must focus on helping trades winHow toxic industry habits could push owners toward new delivery models.

Jason's central point is simple but powerful: if you invited someone to build your project, you owe them the respect and support needed to succeed.

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