Construction Marketing

AUGUST 7, 2012

Part one will provide a retail snapshot, including the results of a 2011 survey on retail marketing practices conducted by the Construction Marketing Association. billion in 2011. The following chart identifies the largest home improvement retailers in North America by number of stores and earnings in 2011 (Source: Home Channel News ).

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Retail News Bidding Materials 196

Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 18, 2011

And that seemed to strike a chord with some of you, so I figured I’d talk more about government jobs, and what you need to be prepared to bid on them. This agreement ensures that a contractor will perform all of the duties they agreed to in the bid they placed, abiding by the terms of that government-sanctioned project. December 2011.

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Cash Flow Software Software Accounting 168

HardHatChat

JUNE 21, 2012

December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. Construction Bids. Bill Di Santo (36) Chuck Taylor (24). April 2012. March 2012. February 2012. January 2012. December 2010. November 2010. October 2010.

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HardHatChat

JANUARY 27, 2011

As suggested in my 2011 commercial construction trends blog post, there seems to be a rise in new restaurant construction, particularly among franchise restaurants. For franchise operators new to the restaurant construction bid process, there is a definite learning curve with construction costs.

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Chicago Construction Negotiation Agreement 244

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

Evaluate Bidding Strategy. There are fewer projects to bid and what projects are available are being bid by more people. Consequently, the bidding climate is very competitive with some work going to people bidding below cost. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 3, 2023

Bids are due in by the start of June for an award at the start of August. It was bought by the council in 2011 which drew up a regeneration plan with then partner Carillion in 2014. It is estimated the project will cost around £24m to complete.

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Bidding Banking Retail Plans 86

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 2, 2011

For those of you contractors doing government work: relish the competition involved with bidding. This entry was posted on Saturday, April 2nd, 2011 at 7:30 am and is filed under Fred Ode Blog. One Response to “Healthy Competition” Atlanta Dumpster Rentals Says: June 22nd, 2011 at 4:24 pm. December 2011.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 159

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Thanks to the stimulus plan and federal funding, institutional work in the education sector was a bright spot in commercial construction news this year and should continue to be strong in 2011. In turn, we saw a rise in bid activity. So it was refreshing to see 2010 bids awarded on merit, not price. Bill Di Santo.

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Commercial Retail Construction Chicago 196

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 9, 2011

In fact, project managers should worry about implementing more safe practices because it can affect the way they bid on jobs. Lower insurance costs mean project managers can submit more competitive bids on a job because they are no longer worried about higher employee costs-a win-win all around! December 2011. November 2011.

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Construction Insurance Software Software 136

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 5, 2012

It’s often easy to bid on a job, start work, and miscalculate how far along in the project you are versus the amount of money you’ve spent. This year, I encourage you to close the gap between your bids, your projections, and the actual cost of the project. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 26, 2012

Meet with them before every project to discuss not only the contractual provisions for scope of work and change orders, but also what you bid and why. The profit you calculate when bidding a job can fluctuate dramatically as work progresses. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011.

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Change Orders Construction Profitability Software 120

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

The Chicago blizzard of 2011 is a story we’ll be talking about for generations. 3, 2011, that didn’t mean the best Chicago contractors weren’t working. It’s a red flag if winter conditions aren’t factored into their schedule or bid. Englewood Construction is an expert in winter condition commercial construction practices.

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Chicago Commercial Retail Construction 196

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 12, 2012

The Expensive Process of Bidding » Save Time, Resources – File Electronically. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Home » Blogs.

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Construction Software Software Accounting 136

Construction Marketing

AUGUST 22, 2011

Top marketing initiatives to retailers included merchandising displays (90%), promotions (80%), proposals/bids and RFPs (70%), and tied at 60%, packaging and line reviews. Two related whitepapers will also be available in September, 2011: 1) Retail Line Review Strategies, and 2) Home Improvement Retailer Proprietary Brands.

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Retail Resource Consulting Statistics 219

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

With the number of companies bidding on each job increasing and the margins getting smaller, it is imperative that you know the true health of you fleet. This entry was posted on Thursday, November 17th, 2011 at 12:57 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. August 2011.

Construction 136

Construction Software Software Equipment 136

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

In addition to providing critical insight to a bid, tender or proposal, the theoretical “buy-in” to the process from the field manager is invaluable. This entry was posted on Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 at 3:02 pm and is filed under Mark Reich Blog. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2011

But I have been surprised at the number of contractors who tell me that they have bid for jobs at break-even or at a loss. This entry was posted on Friday, October 14th, 2011 at 2:21 pm and is filed under John Chaney Blog. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011.

Change Orders 120

Change Orders Construction Software Software 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 13, 2012

« The Expensive Process of Bidding. In one of our recent quarterly meetings (in the fall of 2011), he had a special surprise for us. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 26, 2012

Venture helps you manage your contacts using construction specific criteria, invite potential partners to bid on work, and even prequalify subcontractors, so you create the best team for the job. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Documentation 120

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Back in December 2011, GBLU reported on legislation that banned the Department of Defense from pursuing LEED Gold or Platinum certification. They indicated they have been told to simply submit bids that indicate LEED Gold or Platinum costs the same as LEED Silver. Is this the end of the LEED ban?

Defense 159

Defense Certification Legal Bidding 159

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 4, 2011

– will ultimately determine if you are on the bid list or in the negotiating room for the next project. This entry was posted on Monday, April 4th, 2011 at 4:50 pm and is filed under Michael Moore Blog. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2012

A prequalification program that tracks vendors certification, will also help you when it’s time to start bidding on projects. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. August 2012. April 2012.

Construction 120

Construction Certification Green Software 120

Job Order Contracting

JULY 24, 2023

private interest sued the United States as a “bid protest to challenge the decision of the Department of Defense (“DOD”) to standardize its facility condition assessment needs through the Sustainment Management System (“SMS”)”2 2014: NNSA implements BUILDER with two pilots (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Pantex Plant) 1 S.

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Defense United States Inspections Accounting 182

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

leadership decisions were relatively easy – who to hire, where to grow, which jobs to bid and how much margin to put on them. December 2011. November 2011. October 2011. September 2011. August 2011. April 2011. March 2011. February 2011. January 2011. August 2012. April 2012.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Carol Hagen

MARCH 4, 2011

Architects, engineers, homebuilders and suppliers use Corecon everyday collaborating, estimating and responding to requests for bid, RFI’s, and more. So you know, my client’s bought Corecon from me to streamline their operations.

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Project Management CoreCon Management iPad 111

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 30, 2011

Saturday, July 30, 2011. Some new technologies for Perfect bidding and estimating. Perfect bidding and estimating plays a vital role for construction industry to measure the profitableness in the construction industry. This will enhance bidding and estimating for both general contractors and subcontractors. at 1:37 PM.

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Bidding Estimating Planswift Software 40

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 2, 2011

Tuesday, August 2, 2011. How to prepare a bid estimate to win a project. A bid process is required to award the most jobs in construction industry. In a bidding contest the lowest bidder will be awarded the contract. Estimating a construction bid involve some knowledge of the building process. ▼ 2011. (78).

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Estimating Bidding Construction Drawings 40

Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 31, 2010

The Prospect of Project Estimating in the year 2011. Primarily, in today’s competitive market environment, construction companies need to come in with low bids while still maintaining good margins to remain profitable. ► 2011. (78). Annual World Of Concrete Show 2011. Construction Cost Estimating Blog.

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Estimating Software Software Products 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2018

There is not an official definition, but MRSC has used this: On-Call (Work Order) Contracts (OC/WO Contracts) are bid and awarded without a specific public works project or scope of work in mind, but rather are categorized around general types of anticipated work or trades. On-Call Contracts Defined. What are on-call contracts?

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Contract Bidding Construction Budgeting 100

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

We’ve compiled the list below based on conversations with clients and fellow commercial construction experts, upcoming bid work, economic projections and observations in the field. For those who cash out their 401Ks, many go into business for themselves in the restaurant franchise market.

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Commercial Retail Chicago Construction 179

Construction Cost Estimating

DECEMBER 27, 2010

The Industrial risk of Cost Estimation in the Bidding Process. Project cost estimation in the bidding process is a critical concern for the competitiveness and profitability of an engineering and contracting company. Labels: bidding process , construction estimating , cost estimation , estimating. ► 2011. (78).

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Estimating Bidding Risk Industrial 40

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 8, 2023

“I feel sorry for everybody caught up in this mess, but clients must ask themselves what role they played going with such low bids.” Henry Construction Projects, set up in September 2010, bought some of the failed firms’ assets in February 2011 paying £210,000.

Construction 138

Construction Maine Contractors Residential 138

Job Order Contracting

JULY 28, 2021

Most contractors have heard of design-bid-build, design-build, construction manager at risk, and even public private partnerships, various project delivery methods, which, at their heart, focus on balancing the interests of the various parties involved in a construction project, from owners, to design professionals, to contractors.

Contract 130

Contract Negotiation Los Angeles Estimating 130

Green Building Law Update

JULY 3, 2016

Kingdomware sued, arguing that the VA violated federal law providing that it “shall award” contracts to veteran owned small businesses when there is a “reasonable expectation” that two or more such businesses will bid for the contract at “a fair and reasonable price that offers best value to the United States.”

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Green Certification United States Contract 120

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

We’ve compiled the list below based on conversations with clients and fellow commercial construction experts, upcoming bid work, economic projections and observations in the field. For those who cash out their 401Ks, many go into business for themselves in the restaurant franchise market.

Commercial 120

Commercial Retail Chicago Construction 120

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Tuesday, February 1, 2011. A complete online course for estimating & bidding. A complete course over the internet is being arranged to provide training on construction estimation & bidding. Labels: concrete estimating , construction bidding , construction estimating , estimating course , labor estimating , quantity-takeoff.

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Estimating Bidding Construction Software 40

Construction Marketing Ideas

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

. … Neurological investigation has revealed that the anatomical structure of the brain appears to differ systematically depending on one[‘s political stance (more specifically, in the regions of the anterior cingulate cortex and the right amygdala; Kanai Feilden, Firth, & Rees, 2011). […].

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Bidding 61