I recently asked a long time friend who is a gifted architect, “What do you look for in an electrical contractor when you’re designing a custom home?”  I told him that I understood the basic things that a homeowner should look for, such as checking reviews, references, recommendations, and the scope of projects that they’ve done.  I also understood the basics of verifying Licensing and Insurance, and assessing credentials training and experience.  These are things that Erwin Electric passes with flying colors.  I wanted to understand what the “architect looks for”.  He said that it’s pretty fundamental once he knows they are capable of handling the scope of the project.  He wants to have the confidence that they have a team that: 1). Reads the plans fully before signing the contract – that they can identify any issues upfront so that change orders are minimized or eliminated; 2). They “play well with others” – that they coordinate work well with the General Contractor and other subcontractors; and 3). They are neat – that they clean up after themselves on the job … showing respect for the client and the work environment.