Concerns About PE Erosion of Contractor Relationship Advantages

The article expresses concern that PE-backed competitors typically erode the relationship and responsiveness advantages that independent contractors offer. Facility managers are advised to audit service contracts for assignment clauses before their independent contractor is acquired.

“If your facility relies on a mid-size regional mechanical contractor, your existing service agreements almost certainly did not anticipate this consolidation. Find out now whether those agreements include assignment clauses and whether you have a qualified backup identified before that window closes.”

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