No. General contractors use subcontractors known for their reliability and quality work. However, on Pennsylvania public work projects, the public institution doesn’t know the identity of the subcontractor until the awarding of bids. This results in the loss of a critical unifying element as the institution attempts to manage at least four independent companies that probably lack coordinated work experience. If only one subcontractor has a delay, it launches a trickle-down effect, impacting the other companies. These disputes often turn to the government entity for a legal remedy. A single prime can more easily resolve clashes because they hold retention funds from all subcontractors.