Bidding Compensation Negotiation 
Best Practices Construction Law
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
The contractor won a bid to construct a water system in two local counties. Upon completion of the project, the owner sent contractor a check marked “Final Payment,” but the check did not compensate the contractor for its increased construction costs as a result of the delays or for the extra-contractual project expansion.
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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Construction Marketing Ideas
JANUARY 16, 2016
“Low bid” ma win the job, but cost your business its profitability and even survival. Pricing and sales compensation are among the messiest aspects of business. This allows room for some negotiation if it is appropriate, but prevents giving away the store. But this leads to complexities and risks of a different sort.
Best Practices Construction Law
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
My mentor and good friend, Cordell Parvin , has over the years shared with me some great best practices for contractors—whether talking about bid protests, accidents on the jobsite, or filing a claim. Recently, Cordell sent me a list of items that all contractors should review when developing a request for additional compensation.
Fieldwire
AUGUST 31, 2023
Because subcontracts are negotiated rather than bid upon, you may not need bonds for subcontracts. The techniques required to maintain a good client-contractor relationship — like regular communication, transparency and flexibility — will still be essential. As a subcontractor, your payment is often dependent upon a general contractor.
Best Practices Construction Law
JANUARY 22, 2018
The contractor won a bid to construct a water system in two local counties. Upon completion of the project, the owner sent contractor a check marked “Final Payment,” but the check did not compensate the contractor for its increased construction costs as a result of the delays or for the extracontractual project expansion.
Pro Builder
JULY 30, 2021
They’d rather negotiate their way to a solution than manage by brute force. Some days you may have to remind them that they pay workers’ compensation premiums, too, and participation in safety education and enforcement is in their own best interests. Ensure bid packages are accurate and complete. It just won’t happen.
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