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.

Bidding 131

Bidding Construction Management Contractors 131

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Two contractors working for a construction firm bid for projects in the same city —we’ll call them Mark and Bob. Both contractors have operated with their firms for over 15 years, employ qualified workers, and boast high-level capability to take on major commercial jobs. Consider this! Here’s where things change.

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Safety Bidding Contract Liability 115

HardHatChat

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. While there are valid reasons a client might go the competitive bid route, there are many more scenarios where the negotiated delivery method is better for all parties. It’s A Multi-Phase Project.

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Negotiation Bidding Commercial Construction 177

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.

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Bidding Construction Management Contractors 100

HardHatChat

JULY 27, 2020

Earlier this spring, I had the opportunity to talk with Restaurant Development + Design Magazine for an article on “How to Find the Perfect Construction Partner” that just published in the July/August issue. Plus, once a client finds a great construction partner, the best way to hold onto them is by being a good customer themselves.

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Commercial Contractors Construction Bidding 240

Levelset

MARCH 11, 2022

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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Bidding Cash Flow Contractors Procurement 98

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2022

Job Order Contracting Best Management Practices – Contractor Evaluation. Did the Contractor respond to the request for a Joint Site Visit / Joint Scope Meeting (JSM) in a timely manner? Contractor attend the JSM on time with appropriate personnel? Did the Contractor provide a detailed line-item proposal per schedule?

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Contract Contractors Management Change Orders 206

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 20, 2023

Procurement specialist Scape has launched the hunt for contractors to deliver specialist utilities civils and construction works. The frameworks will operate under a parallel lotting structure offering a choice of two contractors in the areas to deliver civil engineering and construction works.

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Bidding Deals Airports Procurement 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Construction bids are critical to winning more work, so it pays to have a solid understanding of what they entail and what you can do to improve your bidding performance. . In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about construction bids. What is the Construction Bidding Process?

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Bidding Construction Contractors Contract 52

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As anyone in the commercial construction industry knows, reliable, responsive, and skilled subcontractors are the lifeblood of our business. Your reputation and finished product as a national general contractor are only as good as the performance of your local subcontractor partners. Believe me, it takes some trial and error.

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Commercial Construction Schedule US 295

Construction Marketing

JULY 11, 2022

If you want to be a contractor, being licensed and bonded will have a major impact on your ability to work in the city and state where you live and work. Many state and local governments require that contractors who perform work above a threshold amount obtain licenses. What Are Surety Bonds? Bond Types.

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Contractors Legal Bidding Contract 156

Construction Enquirer

JULY 17, 2023

United Utilities has started the hunt for contractors to deliver complex design and build projects for a programme worth £5.5bn over 10 years. The Construction Delivery Partner (CDP) frameworks now out to bid will form the design and build delivery runway within the new procurement model. To register to bid click here.

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Bidding Infrastructure Procurement Modeling 85

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 12, 2013

MCM is a CPA firm with a team of accountants dedicated to construction accounting. Construction markets remain competitive, so it comes as no surprise that construction companies have to be at the top of their game throughout a project. All of these expenses are important to include for your bid to be accurate.

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Bidding Profitability Construction Cash Flow 286

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Your approach to bidding, especially in comparison to the competition, will be reflected in your hit ratio. The bid-hit ratio should be balanced, and you want the number of hits to be as high as possible. For example, if your bid-hit ratio is 3:1, it means that you get a third of the jobs you bid on.

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Bidding Certification Management Comparison 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 14, 2019

The most common contractor errors and how to avoid them to keep your construction projects safe, productive and profitable. The savvy contractor knows they can’t possibly avoid every jobsite mistake. Let’s explore 10 of the most common mistakes made by contractors with the best way to avoid the worst.

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Contractors Software Software Accidents 256

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 24, 2012

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. Intense bidding competition is driving prices so low that contractors cannot both make a profit and perform quality work.

Bidding 245

Bidding Profitability Documentation Construction 245

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

1 challenge many contractors face is profit shrinkage or profit margin fade. This recurring problem occurs when the final construction project job cost finishes higher than the bid estimate or budget. Then completed jobs often cost more than their estimated bid budgets.

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Profitability Bidding Estimating Budgeting 156

Lets Build

JUNE 3, 2022

Want to find more commercial project leads, discover better jobs to bid on, and land those big contracts? If you’re looking for where to find commercial construction leads, you’re in the right place. We’ll provide you with the resources you need to take a more active approach to grow your construction business and get consistent leads.

Commercial 146

Commercial Construction Bidding Contractors 146

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 23, 2023

Network Rail is planning a series of ‘hot start’ briefings to help bid teams understand the commercial model and delivery requirements. Network Rail is limiting the number of lots one contractor can win to two. To submit a PQQ and register before 2 June click here.

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Bidding Commercial Infrastructure Contractors 73

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Controlling construction costs is not rocket science, nor does it involve time travel. Any real property owner can control construction costs for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Controlling Construction Costs is not rocket science 1. Controlling Construction Costs is not rocket science 1.

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Travel Construction CSI Subcontracting 177

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2021

How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Business. For the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, this holds especially true. Technology is making vast improvements in the way general contractors (GCs) plan and build projects, paving the way for a reimagined future. Juneau Construction Company.

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BIM Contractors Modeling Software 308

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. Every client wants to know what their project is going to cost and who’s going to build it.

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Bidding Drawings Construction Documentation 80

Construction Business Owner

MAY 16, 2023

ccapoccia Tue, 05/16/2023 - 13:26 “How can you make any money competing against seven to 10 other construction companies for jobs awarded based solely on the lowest price?” This is a common frustration among contractors who aren’t willing to take a hard look at their business model and determine what they must do to improve their bottom line.

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Bidding Modeling Contractors Construction 294

HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. Here are a few signs that, in our experience, indicate your project budget is more likely to bust: Skimping on Professional Services. Getting Too Specific on Specifications.

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Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans 337

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 21, 2022

JOC Construction RFP Planning and Procurement – Program Contract Organization, Documents/Bid Packages/Forms/Checklists/Approvals, Roles in Construction Projects, and Contractor Selection. Project/Workorder Bid and Proposal Management Processes. Project/Workorder Bid and Proposal Management Processes.

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Bidding Procurement Claims Roads 248

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 15, 2023

Bidding is underway for a project to overhaul the grade 1 listed Tate Liverpool gallery building at the city’s Royal Albert Dock. Already 6a architects has been appointed to redesign the iconic 1846 warehouse that was redesigned by Sir James Stirling and Michael Wilford in the late 1980s. For more information click here.

Bidding 79

Bidding Remodeling Agreement Plans 79

Chianelli Estimating

DECEMBER 13, 2021

You need a steady flow of jobs to keep your crew busy when you’re a contractor. Bidding on projects isn’t enough. Winning those bids is essential to the success of your business! These three tips for bidding on construction jobs will help your bid stand out. Bid within your expertise.

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Bidding Estimating Construction Overhead 60

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 18, 2021

12, 2021), the contractor filed suit to recover damages from the City on numerous combined waste water treatment projects. The contractor claimed that the City breached its contract by supplying incomplete and inaccurate contract documents, which allegedly caused delays and a two-year extension to the project completion.

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Documentation Claims Bidding Estimating 118

Construction Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2022

None of this would be possible without efficient and careful construction project management planning and construction managers. Construction project management plays a vital role in ensuring that all the buildings around us are built safely and on time. What does the construction project management team do?

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Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 228

Construction Dive

APRIL 30, 2024

Contractors can soon bid on projects to rebuild the collapsed Key Bridge. They can learn more from the Maryland Transportation Authority on May 7.

Baltimore 113

Baltimore Maryland Bidding Transportation 113

Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

General Construction for a long time was the primary method of delivering construction. Even Wolgast in the early years was a one-trick pony with General Construction being our only option. The needs of busy business people who didn’t have much knowledge about construction drove the creation of the Design-Build delivery method.

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Design Bidding Budgeting Budget 62

Construction Enquirer

MAY 3, 2023

Sunderland City Council has started the hunt for a replacement contractor to build the first homes project at its flagship Vaux Brewery redevelopment after progress stalled when appointed builder Tolent collapsed. Bids are due in by the start of June for an award at the start of August.

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Bidding Banking Retail Plans 86

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 26, 2013

How many times have your estimators or you uttered the phrase, “That firm is bidding below cost”? While not all contractors are responsible bidders, if you are facing credible competition that seems to be bidding below cost, you probably need to ask yourself if you know your costs to execute work. Understand Your Costs.'

Bidding 207

Bidding Profitability Estimating Contractors 207

Construction Dive

MARCH 29, 2023

Contractors are declining to bid on projects because they don’t have enough workers, according to a new report.

Employment 160

Employment Bidding Construction Contractors 160

Carol Hagen

DECEMBER 6, 2012

Many other commercial construction companies that belong to the ABA are planning to do the same with their own invitation to bid software. Bid Date: 12/17/12 @ 4p MST. . Bid Date: 12/17/12 @ 4p MST. . Here are the details: Project: The Sunshine Project. Merry Christmas!

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Bidding Arizona Phoenix Construction 182

Job Order Contracting

JULY 26, 2017

16 Things Every Contractor Should Know When Bidding a Job Order Contract is just an introduction to anyone interested in JOC. Typically, what kind of information is given to the general contractor to put together a price and approximately how often does each occur? Is it the general contractor? Learn more… 1.

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Bidding Contract Contractors Electrical 100

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Naturally, many contractors (like you!) After all, safety first, bidding next. Let’s get some clarity on some of this year’s FAQs about Contractor Management platforms and how you can conquer each quarter! It ensures contractors are staying up-to-date on the latest compliance information.

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FAQ Contractors Management OSHA 79