Depending on the type of specification on a given construction project, the flexibility general contractors and subcontractors have with materials, products, and installation approaches will vary. Proprietary specifications are rare, and the products and processes will already be dictated, leaving, in effect, no room for deviation. The same rules will typically apply to prescriptive specifications. Performance specifications may leave much more control in the hands of the contractor, even if products or brands have been specified.
Ceiling and wall contractors are specialists in the construction industry, with installation and material expertise in a niche that features an abundance of competitive products and various methods for installing them. These specialists bring valuable perspective to projects because often they can identify systems or products that may speed up the construction schedule, improve the performance of the end result, contribute to a safer jobsite, and save valuable budget dollars.