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The High Cost of Low Bids: When Contractors Compete on Price, Everyone Loses

Levelset

Prioritizing a low bid over contractor performance is a lose-lose procurement strategy. Unfortunately, low bidding is an accepted practice for both owners and contractors alike. Owners will say that focusing on the lowest bid possible ensures they get a good price. Who’s responsible for low-bid procurement?

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Solving the big problem in AEC marketing: Achieving effective proposals and bids

Construction Marketing Ideas

Over the years in this blog, I’ve often expressed exasperation about the architectural, engineering and construction industry’s approach to marketing and business development. The post Solving the big problem in AEC marketing: Achieving effective proposals and bids appeared first on Construction Marketing Ideas.

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Architect Drops Union Bid, But Sector Organizing Continues

ENR Construction

Historic petition to unionize in architecture hits snag on eve of vote by NY firm SHoP, but Architectural Workers United isn't done with sector organizing, says Architectural Record, ENR's sister publication.

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Digital Dryshack #88: Closing a Bid in Sage Sql in Canada

Cassell Construction Estimating

Arnprior is a picturesque, and architecturally lovely small town at the confluence of the Ottawa and Madawasca Rivers in Eastern Ontario. Our primary mission this trip was to provide training and support for closing their first bid in Timberline, rather than in Excel as they have for many years. Entered the 3 Bid Status values.

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Architect SHoP Drops Union Bid, But Sector Organizing Continues

ENR Construction

Historic petition to unionize in architecture hits snag on eve of vote by NY firm, but Architectural Workers United isn't done with sector organizing, says Architectural Record, ENR sister publication.

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Commercial Construction Project Planning: 3 Warning Signs Your Budget Might Go Bust

HardHatChat

While we do our best to provide budget estimates that are as accurate as possible, there are inevitably times when projects bids come in higher than the client expected, or that unanticipated costs push the job over-budget. Competitively Bidding the Project.

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Warranties for architectural metal coatings: A comparative review

Construction Specifier

For architects, specifiers, and building owners, this can present major challenges when comparing bids and warranty terms from competing suppliers. Coating architectural components made of aluminum requires not just an excellent coating, but also expert application in the factory and installation on the jobsite.