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Commercial Construction Delivery Methods: 3 Times To Go With A Negotiated Bid

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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. 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. There are several benefits to doing so.

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What Every Contractor Needs To Remember When Negotiating Contracts

Contractor Bookkeeping

One of them is negotiating contracts. Most people fear the negotiation procedure because it is an intrinsically uncomfortable process. But with the right toolkit, you can breeze through contract negotiations. Having the right mindset is critical to contract negotiations. Bring a positive attitude and a smile to the table.

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Comprehensive job order contracting (JOC) system implementation and support services

Job Order Contracting

Ensure contractors do not inflate or negotiate price proposals to account for bidding adjustment factors too low. Maintain transparency, oversight, and accountability standards required for public procurement that are often compromised by traditional JOC programs. Select contractors based upon performance versus lowest bid.

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Construction Bid Win Percentage

Job Order Contracting

Streamlined Negotiations : When cost data is verifiable and defensible, theres less room for disputes, leading to quicker client approvals and stronger working relationships. It often accounts for local economic conditions, supply chain variability, and contractor availability.

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Accounting for Retention Receivable & Payable: A Contractor’s Guide

Levelset

In an attempt to hold contractors accountable, many projects use retention holdbacks, also known as retainage. These holdbacks need to be accounted for by every party to a project: owner, general contractor, and subcontractor. The rate of retention is stipulated in the construction contract and can often be negotiated.

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

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There are certainly situations when it makes sense for the client to go with a particular brand, such as when they have a national account covering all their facilities across the country.

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News in Brief: April 2025

Construction Law

Balfour Beatty Chief Executive Leo Quinn has said HS2 should not prioritise re-negotiating its contracts, as was suggested should be done in a Public Accounts Committee report in February, and should instead focus on delivery of the controversial project. See the panel to the right.

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