How to deal with non performing GC’s and subs?

[Shawn Gardner]

What’s up guys? So, I decided to use a GC for my second project and it has been a struggle. I would like to know how you guys deal with non performing GC’s? We’re currently 4 weeks behind schedule because of the electrician not showing up to get the job done correctly and we didn’t pass the inspection and now we’re waiting again for another inspection. The city of Chicago is behind on inspections which they should’ve known and planned accordingly. With that being said we can’t close any walls and decided to work on the exterior but that’s even a struggle the GC will tell us “we’ll start on that tomorrow” but tomorrow shows up 3 days later. How do you guys (I.e. experienced investors) deal with subpar contractors?