👷‍♂️ Jobsite Etiquette: What General Contractors Want from Commercial Electricians

When it comes to commercial new construction, getting the job done is only half the battle. The other half? Knowing how to work on a jobsite without being a pain in the ass.

At PB Electrical Services, we’ve worked with dozens of general contractors across Griffin, McDonough, Fayetteville, and the surrounding areas. And one thing we’ve learned? GCs talk. And when they find a subcontractor that doesn’t cause problems, they bring them back—again and again.

If you're a commercial electrician, here’s what GCs and site supers expect (and why PBES gets invited back to every site we touch).

📦 1. Show Up Ready, Not Needy

There’s nothing worse than a sub who rolls in late and empty-handed asking, “Y’all got a ladder?” We bring:

• Our own ladders, lifts, and tools

• Pre-wired boxes and pre-bent conduit when possible

• A layout print and a game plan

We don’t show up expecting the GC to babysit us or supply us.

🧹 2. Clean As You Go (No One Wants to Trip Over Your Wire Scrap)

This one’s simple. If you wouldn’t leave wire shavings and drywall dust in your own house, don’t do it on someone else’s build. A clean electrician is a respected electrician.

🛠️ 3. Don’t Wait to Flag Conflicts

If your stub-ups hit HVAC ductwork or plumbing pipes, speak up early. Don’t wait until after drywall to say, “Well, we didn’t have clearance.” We walk the job with other trades and solve problems in real time, not during punch.

🧾 4. Communicate Like a Pro

We give GCs exactly what they need:

• Clear status updates

• Photos of completed rough

• Accurate timelines (and we meet them)

And we keep our change orders clean and justified—not bloated or confusing.

🔌 5. Respect the Schedule — And the Other Trades

The fastest way to get blacklisted? Blocking the painter, clashing with the HVAC crew, or not moving your guys when the slab’s being poured. We hustle when it’s our turn and move when it’s not.

🛡️ Why PB Electrical Gets the Call Every Time

We do clean work, show up ready, and finish on time. Period.

We’re not just electricians—we’re teammates on every job we’re on.

Whether it’s a ground-up retail store, a kitchen build-out, or a 60,000 sq ft facility, PBES delivers clean conduit, tight wiring, and no drama.

📍 Serving Griffin, McDonough, Fayetteville, Stockbridge, and surrounding areas.

📞 Call (470) 472-4897 or Request a Commercial Bid today.

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