Top 5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Commercial Contractor in Colorado

Choosing the right commercial contractor can make or break your project: not just in terms of the final result, but in experience, communication, and how smoothly the entire process goes.

The good news? You don’t have to be a construction expert to evaluate the right partner. You just have to know the right questions to ask before you sign a contract.

Here are five questions we encourage every owner, developer, or organization to ask (yes — even if you’re talking to us).

1. How do you communicate during the project?

A successful build isn’t just schedules and materials — it’s communication. You want a contractor who gives you clarity, not surprises.

Ask:

• How often will we get updates?

• Will I have one main point of contact?

• How do you communicate changes or issues?

• Will I see weekly reports, photos, or site logs?

Red flag: If they talk more about software than people.

2. What’s your approach to preconstruction?

Preconstruction is where great projects are protected — and where issues get solved before they cost money in the field.

A strong contractor should mention:
✅ realistic budgeting
✅ value engineering (without cutting quality)
✅ schedule forecasting
✅ risk planning
✅ early coordination with subs & suppliers

💡 Want help planning your project before it starts?
Download our free Preconstruction Planning Guide below.

3. What does safety look like on your jobsites?

Safety isn’t a poster on the wall — it’s culture. It protects people, timelines, and your reputation.

Ask:

• Do you have a written safety program?

• How often do you train?

• Who leads safety on-site?

• What does a “safe day” look like to your team?

If they hesitate, the culture probably does too.

Commercial construction crew wearing PPE on jobsite in Colorado

5. What makes you the right fit for our project?

The right contractor isn't just qualified… they’re the right match.

Look for:
✅ experience with your building type
✅ capacity and team size that fits
✅ alignment in values (not just price)
✅ willingness to say “we’re not the right fit” if needed

At Matukat, we don’t take every job, we take the ones we can deliver with excellence.

Free Resource: Preconstruction Planning Guide

Before you make a hiring decision, get clear on what matters most.
We created a simple, people-first resource to help:

👉 [Download the Preconstruction Planning Guide]

Use it to:
✅ avoid hidden costs
✅ plan smarter timelines
✅ set clear expectations
✅ reduce stress before the build ever starts

About Matukat Construction

Matukat Construction is a people-first commercial contractor based in Colorado Springs. We build with integrity, care, safety, and purpose — because the process should feel just as good as the result.