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Any long-time readers of Hard Hat Chat have probably picked up on the fact that I’m a big fan of the negotiated bid. Of course, like any national commercial contractor we also do our share of work on a competitive bid basis where construction firms submit bids for a project based on a set of plans provided by the client, and the client subsequently awards the project based on those bids. MORE
Indicted individuals allegedly inflated subs' bids, falsified work orders and more to extort roughly $15 million during a renovation of the media company's New York City offices MORE
Nearly Half of June, May Homebuyers Made Bids Sight-Unseen. Redfin’s chief economist predicts this being the most popular way to purchase a home by the end of the year, and says if buyers are not bidding on houses sight-unseen, someone may very well beat them to it. . MORE
Acquisition of projects in the construction sector is generally done through the process of bidding. Construction Management Construction Project Tips bid proposal bidding bids Construction Projects tenders winning projectsIt requires a shrewd mind and years of. MORE
Dear Mr. Ethics, We are bidding a project that is located in a different state than our office. The bid documents and contract requires us to warrant we are licensed in the project state. Does our bidding without a license violate any laws or codes of ethics? Dear Paul, I am not sure if you are violating any laws but your bidding without the required license seems to constitute a lie. I think your intent to bid is unethical. MORE
Construction industry groups applauded the decision regarding a lawsuit from the AFL-CIO requesting a temporary emergency standard to address coronavirus in the workplace MORE
A Case for Bringing Private Bidding Processes to Public Projects. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 09/10/2020 - 09:25. Looking to enter the public sector in the near future? The answer to establishing your firm as a competitive bidder on infrastructure and other public projects may be tech. Here's wh MORE
Construction industry experts explain the bidding strategies that keep their firms profitable MORE
Intense bidding competition is driving prices so low that contractors cannot both make a profit and perform quality work. I was recently on LinkedIn and noticed a question in one of the group forums asking readers to identify the biggest problem facing construction businesses today. The answers ranged from finding quality employees to wanting more control over project documents. One theme, however, seemed to dominate the thread. MORE
6 Steps to Fine-Tune Your Takeoffs & Bid More Accurately. How to navigate the cost fluctuations, errors, missing items and unforeseen circumstances that come with bidding on construction projects Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 09/22/2020 - 11:31. MORE
One of the biggest stumbling blocks, though, is often at the beginning of a project – during bidding – but there are key areas to avoid in order to make sure your teams stay on track. All of these expenses are important to include for your bid to be accurate. With an ongoing shortage of construction jobs, it can be tempting to bid at every one that comes along, whether or not they’ll actually earn you a profit. What advice do you have when it comes to bidding? MORE
Because of this, increased competitive bidding has resulted in at least $1.6 million when approved bids are compared to original estimates in three major While the coronavirus pandemic is causing declines in local sales tax revenue, it’s also caused some lowering of prices for city street projects. MORE
Foxconn is seeking bids for the first phase of work on its U.S.-based According to the Daily Reporter, company officials put out Bid Release 4A for the project, which calls for materials testing, excavation, foundation work, and based fabrication plant, set to be built in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. MORE
But contractors don’t have to move at the speed of state bureaucracy when pursuing new opportunities, and they shouldn’t have to miss a bidding opportunity over government licenses and permits. Regulatory Requirements Before Bidding. In most cases, all requirements must be met before bidding or even advertising services, including everything from lettering on your company vehicles to business cards and websites. Hazards of Unlicensed Bidding. MORE
Dear Mr. Ethics, We are bidding a project that is located in a different state than our office. The bid documents and contract requires us to warrant we are licensed in the project state. Does our bidding without a license violate any laws or codes of ethics? Dear Paul, I am not sure if you are violating any laws but your bidding without the required license seems to constitute a lie. I think your intent to bid is unethical. MORE
A Case for Bringing Private Bidding Processes to Public Projects. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 09/10/2020 - 09:25. Looking to enter the public sector in the near future? The answer to establishing your firm as a competitive bidder on infrastructure and other public projects may be tech. Here's wh MORE
How to Bid Smarter, Not Harder. Want to bid better on the projects you really want? Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 09/29/2020 - 13:26. Focus on finding your construction firm's niche market and building a strong strategy MORE
The Army Corps of Engineers rescinded its award to Barnard Construction after admitting that it had improperly excluded other contractors from bidding MORE
Dear Mr. Ethics, We have a subcontractor that has provided us with a bid that left out a couple of key design areas. We asked the subcontractor about this and expressed our concern that their bid amount does not cover this work. The subcontractor vigorously defended its bid and insists that it will complete the entire scope of its work for its bid amount if we award the contract to them. None of us here think they can do the work for their bid amount. MORE
Bid packages for excavation, concrete work, materials testing and more are due to general contractor Gilbane | Exyte next month MORE
Construction bidding is the process of submitting a tender by the contractor to the client as a proposal to conduct or manage a particular. Construction Engineering & Management construction bidding construction bidiing processs construction procurement methods construction project contract model construction project deliver methods MORE
3 Keys to a Better Bidding Process. How teams can get more from their bidding technology. In the guide, “3 Keys to a Better Bidding Process,” you’ll learn about the key categories—technology, people and process—that teams can use to fully optimize their bidding process and make the most of their digital tools. Digital Transformation in Bid Management: Technology. It will integrate with the rest of the preconstruction process, making bid management seamless. MORE
Acquisition of projects in the construction sector is generally done through the process of bidding. Construction Management Construction Project Others Tips bid proposal bidding bids Construction Projects tenders winning projectsIt requires a shrewd mind and years of. MORE
The Wall Street Journal reported that 22 states including Missouri, Texas, North Carolina, and Ohio have bid on the first Hyperloop certification track. Los Angeles-based Virgin Hyperloop One sent out a request for proposals asking states to bid for a chance to host a 6-mile test track. MORE
?The highly competitive environment brought on by the coronavirus means that some contractors have to work harder to secure new projects. Construction Dive wants to know what you're up against in obtaining new work MORE
Construction bidding is the process of submitting a tender by the contractor to the client as a proposal to conduct or manage a particular. Construction Engineering & Management construction bidding construction bidiing processs construction procurement methods construction project contract model construction project deliver methods MORE
How to properly license your construction business for bidding a new state. MORE
Examining the Variables Affecting Bids in 2020. Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 09/14/2020 - 16:31. The construction industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. MORE
Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings said it has joined the preliminary bidding for Doosan Infracore. The deal is potentially worth over $800 million. MORE
Dear Mr. Ethics, We are bidding a project that is located in a different state than our office. The bid documents and contract requires us to warrant we are licensed in the project state. Does our bidding without a license violate any laws or codes of ethics? Dear Paul, I am not sure if you are violating any laws but your bidding without the required license seems to constitute a lie. I think your intent to bid is unethical. MORE
3 areas to filter for better bidding and estimating from construction business consultant George Hedley MORE
Construction bidding is the process of submitting a tender by the contractor to the client as a proposal to conduct or manage a particular. Construction Engineering & Management construction bidding construction bidiing processs construction procurement methods construction project contract model construction project deliver methods MORE
Losing money is all too easy when prices fluctuate dramatically and your bids can’t keep up. The new features will make it easier for contractors to manage subcontractor and supplier quotes during the closing hours of a bid. By improving the user’s efficiency in entering quotes and aligning scopes, the system makes sure the selected quote minimizes risk while providing best value during bid closeout. The post Price, Bid, Win appeared first on Constructech. MORE
Dear Mr. Ethics, We have a subcontractor that has provided us with a bid that left out a couple of key design areas. We asked the subcontractor about this and expressed our concern that their bid amount does not cover this work. The subcontractor vigorously defended its bid and insists that it will complete the entire scope of its work for its bid amount if we award the contract to them. None of us here think they can do the work for their bid amount. MORE
Dear Mr. Ethics, We have a subcontractor that has provided us with a bid that left out a couple of key design areas. We asked the subcontractor about this and expressed our concern that their bid amount does not cover this work. The subcontractor vigorously defended its bid and insists that it will complete the entire scope of its work for its bid amount if we award the contract to them. None of us here think they can do the work for their bid amount. MORE
That means sending the drawings out and getting contractors involved … Let’s get ready to rumble because “The Construction Bid Process ” is today’s topic. For those of you who might not know, a construction bid is the process in which the contractor takes the drawings and specifications as prepared by the architect and their consultants, reviews them for materials, quantities, and submits a price in which to undertake the scope of work as defined in those construction documents MORE
Bidding Wars Continue to Rage On. For the fourth month in a row, Redfin reports more than half of homes listed on the site ended in a bidding war. These three most competitive markets saw 65% of Redfin offers facing bidding wars. cbroderick. Fri, 09/04/2020 - 10:05. MORE
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Examining the Variables Affecting Bids in 2020. Elizabeth Manning. Mon, 09/14/2020 - 16:31. The construction industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
6 Steps to Fine-Tune Your Takeoffs & Bid More Accurately. How to navigate the cost fluctuations, errors, missing items and unforeseen circumstances that come with bidding on construction projects Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 09/22/2020 - 11:31.
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Regulatory Requirements Before Bidding
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The Constructor
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Acquisition of projects in the construction sector is generally done through the process of bidding. Construction Management Construction Project Tips bid proposal bidding bids Construction Projects tenders winning projectsIt requires a shrewd mind and years of.
The Constructor
DECEMBER 28, 2019
Construction bidding is the process of submitting a tender by the contractor to the client as a proposal to conduct or manage a particular. Construction Engineering & Management construction bidding construction bidiing processs construction procurement methods construction project contract model construction project deliver methods
The Constructor
DECEMBER 28, 2019
Construction bidding is the process of submitting a tender by the contractor to the client as a proposal to conduct or manage a particular. Construction Engineering & Management construction bidding construction bidiing processs construction procurement methods construction project contract model construction project deliver methods
The Constructor
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
Acquisition of projects in the construction sector is generally done through the process of bidding. Construction Management Construction Project Others Tips bid proposal bidding bids Construction Projects tenders winning projectsIt requires a shrewd mind and years of.
Construction Equipment
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings said it has joined the preliminary bidding for Doosan Infracore. The deal is potentially worth over $800 million.
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Commercial Construction
APRIL 12, 2019
Any long-time readers of Hard Hat Chat have probably picked up on the fact that I’m a big fan of the negotiated bid. Of course, like any national commercial contractor we also do our share of work on a competitive bid basis where construction firms submit bids for a project based on a set of plans provided by the client, and the client subsequently awards the project based on those bids.
Construction Business Owner
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
3 simple steps to winning construction bid proposals from expert Dan Taylor
Mr Ethics
APRIL 23, 2014
Dear Mr. Ethics, We are bidding a project that is located in a different state than our office. The bid documents and contract requires us to warrant we are licensed in the project state. Does our bidding without a license violate any laws or codes of ethics? Dear Paul, I am not sure if you are violating any laws but your bidding without the required license seems to constitute a lie. I think your intent to bid is unethical.
Mr Ethics
APRIL 23, 2014
Dear Mr. Ethics, We are bidding a project that is located in a different state than our office. The bid documents and contract requires us to warrant we are licensed in the project state. Does our bidding without a license violate any laws or codes of ethics? Dear Paul, I am not sure if you are violating any laws but your bidding without the required license seems to constitute a lie. I think your intent to bid is unethical.
Mr Ethics
APRIL 23, 2014
Dear Mr. Ethics, We are bidding a project that is located in a different state than our office. The bid documents and contract requires us to warrant we are licensed in the project state. Does our bidding without a license violate any laws or codes of ethics? Dear Paul, I am not sure if you are violating any laws but your bidding without the required license seems to constitute a lie. I think your intent to bid is unethical.
Mr Ethics
APRIL 23, 2014
Dear Mr. Ethics, We have a subcontractor that has provided us with a bid that left out a couple of key design areas. We asked the subcontractor about this and expressed our concern that their bid amount does not cover this work. The subcontractor vigorously defended its bid and insists that it will complete the entire scope of its work for its bid amount if we award the contract to them. None of us here think they can do the work for their bid amount.
Mr Ethics
APRIL 23, 2014
Dear Mr. Ethics, We have a subcontractor that has provided us with a bid that left out a couple of key design areas. We asked the subcontractor about this and expressed our concern that their bid amount does not cover this work. The subcontractor vigorously defended its bid and insists that it will complete the entire scope of its work for its bid amount if we award the contract to them. None of us here think they can do the work for their bid amount.
Mr Ethics
APRIL 23, 2014
Dear Mr. Ethics, We have a subcontractor that has provided us with a bid that left out a couple of key design areas. We asked the subcontractor about this and expressed our concern that their bid amount does not cover this work. The subcontractor vigorously defended its bid and insists that it will complete the entire scope of its work for its bid amount if we award the contract to them. None of us here think they can do the work for their bid amount.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 6, 2019
3 areas to filter for better bidding and estimating from construction business consultant George Hedley
Construction Business Owner
JULY 1, 2020
3 Keys to a Better Bidding Process. How teams can get more from their bidding technology. In the guide, “3 Keys to a Better Bidding Process,” you’ll learn about the key categories—technology, people and process—that teams can use to fully optimize their bidding process and make the most of their digital tools. Digital Transformation in Bid Management: Technology. It will integrate with the rest of the preconstruction process, making bid management seamless.
Construction Business Owner
MARCH 7, 2019
How to properly license your construction business for bidding a new state.
Construction Dive
APRIL 18, 2019
Bid packages for excavation, concrete work, materials testing and more are due to general contractor Gilbane | Exyte next month
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 12, 2013
One of the biggest stumbling blocks, though, is often at the beginning of a project – during bidding – but there are key areas to avoid in order to make sure your teams stay on track. All of these expenses are important to include for your bid to be accurate. With an ongoing shortage of construction jobs, it can be tempting to bid at every one that comes along, whether or not they’ll actually earn you a profit. What advice do you have when it comes to bidding?
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JULY 10, 2018
But contractors don’t have to move at the speed of state bureaucracy when pursuing new opportunities, and they shouldn’t have to miss a bidding opportunity over government licenses and permits. Regulatory Requirements Before Bidding. In most cases, all requirements must be met before bidding or even advertising services, including everything from lettering on your company vehicles to business cards and websites. Hazards of Unlicensed Bidding.
Construction Dive
APRIL 28, 2020
Dealing with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have to shift their processes. Businesses will be able to overcome with these resources and tools
BD+C
MARCH 17, 2019
That means sending the drawings out and getting contractors involved … Let’s get ready to rumble because “The Construction Bid Process ” is today’s topic. For those of you who might not know, a construction bid is the process in which the contractor takes the drawings and specifications as prepared by the architect and their consultants, reviews them for materials, quantities, and submits a price in which to undertake the scope of work as defined in those construction documents
Construction Dive
JUNE 12, 2020
Construction industry groups applauded the decision regarding a lawsuit from the AFL-CIO requesting a temporary emergency standard to address coronavirus in the workplace
Constructech
JULY 2, 2020
Losing money is all too easy when prices fluctuate dramatically and your bids can’t keep up. The new features will make it easier for contractors to manage subcontractor and supplier quotes during the closing hours of a bid. By improving the user’s efficiency in entering quotes and aligning scopes, the system makes sure the selected quote minimizes risk while providing best value during bid closeout. The post Price, Bid, Win appeared first on Constructech.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 24, 2012
Intense bidding competition is driving prices so low that contractors cannot both make a profit and perform quality work. I was recently on LinkedIn and noticed a question in one of the group forums asking readers to identify the biggest problem facing construction businesses today. The answers ranged from finding quality employees to wanting more control over project documents. One theme, however, seemed to dominate the thread.
Pro Builder
JULY 31, 2020
Nearly Half of June, May Homebuyers Made Bids Sight-Unseen. Redfin’s chief economist predicts this being the most popular way to purchase a home by the end of the year, and says if buyers are not bidding on houses sight-unseen, someone may very well beat them to it. .
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
Bidding Wars Continue to Rage On. For the fourth month in a row, Redfin reports more than half of homes listed on the site ended in a bidding war. These three most competitive markets saw 65% of Redfin offers facing bidding wars. cbroderick. Fri, 09/04/2020 - 10:05.
Construction Equipment
NOVEMBER 11, 2019
The Wall Street Journal reported that 22 states including Missouri, Texas, North Carolina, and Ohio have bid on the first Hyperloop certification track. Los Angeles-based Virgin Hyperloop One sent out a request for proposals asking states to bid for a chance to host a 6-mile test track.
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
A Case for Bringing Private Bidding Processes to Public Projects. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 09/10/2020 - 09:25. Looking to enter the public sector in the near future? The answer to establishing your firm as a competitive bidder on infrastructure and other public projects may be tech. Here's wh
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
A Case for Bringing Private Bidding Processes to Public Projects. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 09/10/2020 - 09:25. Looking to enter the public sector in the near future? The answer to establishing your firm as a competitive bidder on infrastructure and other public projects may be tech. Here's wh
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Indicted individuals allegedly inflated subs' bids, falsified work orders and more to extort roughly $15 million during a renovation of the media company's New York City offices
Construction Business Owner
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Construction industry experts explain the bidding strategies that keep their firms profitable
Construction Equipment
APRIL 18, 2019
Foxconn is seeking bids for the first phase of work on its U.S.-based According to the Daily Reporter, company officials put out Bid Release 4A for the project, which calls for materials testing, excavation, foundation work, and based fabrication plant, set to be built in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.
Construction Dive
MAY 14, 2019
The Army Corps of Engineers rescinded its award to Barnard Construction after admitting that it had improperly excluded other contractors from bidding
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JULY 31, 2020
?The highly competitive environment brought on by the coronavirus means that some contractors have to work harder to secure new projects. Construction Dive wants to know what you're up against in obtaining new work
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