Your jobs run on trust. So should your subs.

Find reliable framers, electricians, plumbers, concrete crews, and roofers through people you actually trust — not job boards, not staffing agencies, not strangers.

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Sound familiar?

Every general contractor hits these problems eventually. Most just live with them.

Subs no-show or bail mid-project

You've got the schedule locked in, materials on-site, and other trades lined up — then a sub ghosts. Now delays cascade across the whole job and every other crew is waiting.

Hiring unknown subs risks quality and callbacks

Pulling subs from job boards or cold calls is a gamble. Bad work means callbacks, warranty claims, and damage to your reputation with the homeowner or developer.

Hard to scale crew for multiple concurrent projects

When you're running three or four jobs at once, your go-to subs are stretched thin. Finding reliable backup crews without lowering your standards feels impossible.

How TradeBench helps general contractors

Build your crew through trust, not luck.

Find framers, electricians, plumbers, roofers, and concrete crews through your network

Every person on TradeBench is connected to you through real trade relationships. Need a framing crew for next week? See who's available in your extended network — not a random list of strangers.

Post crew requests in 60 seconds

Describe what you need, set the dates, and your opportunity goes out to your trusted connections and their vetted contacts. Responses come back with trust paths so you know exactly who's vouching.

Compare private quotes without bidding wars

Your quotes are private — other subs can't see each other's numbers. You get honest pricing without a race to the bottom, and your subs keep their margins.

Vet new subs through trust paths

Every candidate shows how they're connected to you. 'Referred by Dave (Framing) → vouched by Steve (Concrete)' gives you real context before you commit.

What general contractors use TradeBench for

Find a backup framing crew when yours falls through

Get private quotes from electricians in your area

Sub out concrete work to someone your network trusts

Build a deep bench for residential and commercial projects

Get matched to sub opportunities from other GCs in your extended network

Compare availability and rates without awkward phone calls

Build the right bench for every project

TradeBench analyzes your trade and network to recommend the roles you should have on your bench — so you're never caught short-handed when a project ramps up.

Recommended roles

Framers, electricians, plumbers, roofers, concrete crews, drywallers, painters — the trades GCs need most.

Gap alerts

See which roles you're missing before it becomes a problem on a live job. Fill gaps proactively.

Network strength

Track how ready your network is for your next project. A clear score shows where you stand and what to add.

Questions from general contractors

I'm a small GC. Is TradeBench for me?

Yes. Smaller GCs benefit the most — when you don't have a deep roster of subs, one no-show can derail a whole project. TradeBench gives you a vetted bench of framers, electricians, plumbers, and more you can call on without scrambling.

Can I use TradeBench to find sub work?

Absolutely. Other GCs post crew requests, subcontract needs, and referral opportunities. You'll see jobs from your network and their trusted connections — not random postings.

What trades do GCs typically need on their bench?

Framers, electricians, plumbers, roofers, concrete crews, drywallers, painters, and HVAC. TradeBench's AI bench composition tool recommends the right mix based on your trade and project types.

How is this different from posting on Facebook or Kijiji?

Facebook posts disappear and attract unvetted strangers. TradeBench only shows people connected through real trust paths. Quotes are private, ratings are anonymous, and every connection is verified.

Resources for general contractors

How to Vet a Subcontractor

The complete checklist before you hire.

WSIB Guide for Ontario Trades

Registration, premiums, and clearance certificates.

Liability Insurance vs WSIB

What each covers and why you need both.

Stop scrambling for subs. Start building your bench.

Join the trusted network general contractors use to find reliable subs, share work, and grow through real relationships.