Industries We Protect
Your Quality Assurance Department
We do what most project and facility managers don't have time for: comprehensive contractor verification that protects your projects, your budget, and your reputation.
See Our Verification ProcessThe Reality
What Bad Contractor Decisions Actually Cost
You know the nightmare scenarios because you've either experienced them or heard the horror stories from colleagues. One wrong contractor decision doesn't just cost money—it costs time, reputation, and trust. Here's what facility managers face when contractor vetting fails:
The Disappearing Contractor
The "lowest bidder" who wins the contract, collects a deposit, then vanishes mid-project—leaving you scrambling to find replacement contractors at premium rates while your facility sits unfinished.
The Unqualified Professional
The contractor who seemed qualified until the work began. Expired licenses, insufficient insurance, zero experience with your facility type—discovered only after problems emerge.
The Premature Failure
The paint job that fails within months due to improper surface prep or wrong coating application process. Bubbling, peeling, or product failure that requires complete redo.
The Preventable Accident
The safety incident that could have been prevented with proper training and protocols. OSHA violations, worker injuries, or environmental contamination from improper handling.
The Budget Explosion
The budget that explodes because the contractor underbid, didn't understand scope, or continuously finds "unexpected conditions" requiring change orders.
How We Protect You
The Perfect Fit System
Every contractor in our network passes comprehensive screening before they ever reach you. No shortcuts. No exceptions.
License Verification
Current Licenses & Certifications
Current Licenses & Certifications
We validate all required state and local licenses are current and in good standing. We verify specialty certifications for industrial coatings, chemical-resistant systems, and specialized application techniques. No expired credentials slip through.
Insurance Confirmation
Coverage Confirmed
Insurance Coverage Confirmed
We verify comprehensive general liability and workers' compensation coverage meets or exceeds project requirements. We monitor policy renewal dates and confirm coverage remains active throughout contractor relationships.
Safety Record Review
Safety Records Examined
Safety Records Examined
We review OSHA compliance history, safety training documentation, and incident reports. We verify contractors maintain active safety programs and conduct regular crew training. Safety is standard.
Performance History
Past Project Performance
Past Project Performance
We document contractor performance across similar facility types. We verify they understand infection control protocols for healthcare, engineering specifications for manufacturing, or wage compliance for government work. Experience claims are verified, not assumed.
Financial Stability
Financial Health Assessed
Financial Stability Assessed
We evaluate contractor financial health to ensure they can complete your project without cash flow problems. We verify bonding capacity for larger projects and check for outstanding liens or legal judgments. Financial instability won't create project delays.
Reference Verification
References Thoroughly Checked
References Thoroughly Checked
We contact multiple facility manager references to verify performance claims. We ask specific questions about timeline adherence, budget management, problem-solving, and crew professionalism. We verify they can handle facilities like yours.
Continuous Oversight
We Don't Stop After The Match
Quality assurance isn't a one-time check—it's continuous verification that contractors maintain the standards that earned them network access. Here's what ongoing monitoring includes:
Post-Project Performance Reviews
- → Every completed project receives client feedback documentation
- → Performance data informs future contractor recommendations
- → Quality issues trigger immediate contractor review and remediation requirements
Client Satisfaction Tracking
- → Regular check-ins with facility managers on contractor performance
- → Systematic collection of project outcome data
- → Early identification of potential contractor performance degradation
Continuous Certification Updates
- → Automated tracking of license and insurance renewal dates
- → Quarterly verification of continuing education and certification maintenance
- → Immediate notification when credentials require renewal
Safety Record Monitoring
- → Ongoing OSHA compliance verification
- → Incident reporting and response evaluation
- → Safety program effectiveness assessment
Active Quality Management
This isn't passive record-keeping—it's active quality management. Contractors know their continued network membership depends on sustained excellence. Your successful projects become our quality control mechanism.
The Difference
Traditional Approach vs. The GLFS System
Traditional Contractor Selection
Timeline: 2-3 Weeks (Minimum)
Research (3-5 days)
- • Search online contractor directories
- • Read through dozens of websites
- • Hope information is current and accurate
- • Can't verify claims independently
Initial Contact (5-7 days)
- • Call or email multiple contractors
- • Wait for responses (many never reply)
- • Schedule estimate meetings
- • Coordinate multiple site visits around your schedule
Verification Attempt (3-5 days)
- • Request license numbers and insurance certificates
- • Try to verify information through state databases
- • Call provided references (who are pre-selected)
- • Wonder what you're not being told
Comparison & Decision (2-3 days)
- • Compare estimates with incomplete information
- • Weigh unknown risk factors
- • Make best guess based on limited data
- • Cross fingers and hope you chose correctly
Discovery (After Project Starts)
- • Learn actual contractor capabilities
- • Discover undisclosed limitations
- • Deal with problems reactively
- • Hope issues don't escalate
Total Time Investment:
15-20+ hours of your time
Risk Level: High - Multiple unknown factors
Confidence Level: Low - Based on limited verification
The GLFS Approach
Timeline: 24-48 Hours
Single Conversation (30-60 minutes)
- • One call to GLFS
- • Comprehensive project discussion
- • Specific requirement clarification
- • Complete understanding of your needs
Expert Matching (GLFS Internal - 4-8 hours)
- • GLFS reviews pre-verified contractor network
- • Matches project requirements with proven capabilities
- • Considers project scope, timeline, and complexity
- • Selects 2-3 optimal contractors
Qualified Options Delivered (24 hours)
- • Receive curated contractor recommendations
- • All verification already completed
- • Documented performance history included
- • Known quantities, not unknowns
Informed Selection (Your Timeline)
- • Interview pre-qualified professionals
- • Check references with confidence
- • Make decision based on fit, not gamble
- • Select from verified options
Monitored Performance (Throughout Project)
- • GLFS maintains quality oversight
- • Ongoing performance tracking
- • Issue resolution support if needed
- • Continuous quality assurance
Total Time Investment:
2-3 hours of your time
Risk Level: Minimal - Comprehensive pre-verification
Confidence Level: High - Based on documented performance
The Difference Is Clear
Time Saved
85%
Less of your time required
Risk Reduction
100%
Pre-verified contractors
Your Cost
$0
Free service to every client
We do the work you don't have time for—so you get better results in less time with lower risk.
Don't Just Take Our Word For It
See what facility managers experience when they stop gambling and start partnering with GLFS-verified contractors.
Every day without proper contractor vetting is another day of unnecessary risk. Wisconsin's leading facilities, developers, and property owers trust GLFS to protect their investments through verified contractor connections.
Join them.
Peter Wellman
Executive Director
Great Lakes Finishing Solutions
Phone:
(608) 358-3229
Email:
peter@greatlakesfinishingsolutions.com
