Why Multi-Trade is the Future of Construction

If you walk onto any construction site, you'll most likely hear the same frustrations. Here's a hint: They all have to do with communication and timeline.

One subcontractor is waiting on another to get their job done, things get overlooked, and schedules start to slip up. For a long time, this was simply "part of the process," until two friends decided enough was enough.

TenM was built on decades of experience in the field, and witnessing these issues firsthand. That's why our CEO, Gary Schiffer, and COO, Joe Cone joined forces to invent something smarter: managing all trades under one roof. By offering multi-trade construction, these commercial job sites run smoother, clients are happier, and projects get completed faster.

"Developers, General Contractors, and Owners are always looking for smarter coordination. Multi-trade alleviates the breaks in the normal process and streamlines services. The risk management transfer takes a lot of stress off their plate." - Gary Schiffer, CEO of TenM Construction

After 3 years of using the multi-trade approach, we’ve seen firsthand how bringing multiple trades under one roof creates stronger projects from start to finish.

The Problem with Traditional Construction

Traditional construction often operates in silos. Framing is handled by one company, siding by another, and finish work by someone else entirely. While every trade may perform quality work individually, the disconnect between teams can create major challenges throughout the life of a project.

Communication gaps lead to mistakes. Scheduling conflicts slow momentum. Scope overlaps and missed details create expensive rework.

When these problems arise, no one wants to own them.

Construction has become more complex than ever before, and the old model is showing its age.

Why Multi-Trade Changes Everything

Instead of managing several disconnected subcontractors, projects are streamlined through one coordinated team working toward the same goal.

At TenM, our framing, siding, finish carpentry, and specialty trade teams work together from day one. That internal coordination creates smoother communication, cleaner scheduling, and better overall execution throughout the project lifecycle. This results in fewer delays, scope gaps and less wasted time and material.

More importantly, projects move faster because teams aren’t constantly waiting for one another to catch up or resolve conflicts. When trades communicate internally and operate as one unit, problems get solved quickly and production stays on track.

The benefits to our team? Our workers are cross-trained on several trades and they are outperforming others in single-trade careers.

Building the Future Together

At TenM, we believe ownership drives better outcomes. By managing multiple scopes under one roof, we eliminate much of the confusion and finger-pointing that can slow projects down. Instead of focusing on whose responsibility something is, we focus on solving the issue and keeping the project moving.

Our multi-trade approach allows us to streamline projects, reduce inefficiencies, and deliver high-quality craftsmanship across every phase of construction. Whether it’s commercial framing, roofing, siding, windows, or turnkey solutions, our team works together to create a smoother experience for every client involved.