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 182

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. Hazards of Unlicensed Bidding. Compliance in the Cloud.

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Bidding Permits Contractors Certification 225

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 262

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 18, 2021

Construction contractors who want to bid on government contracts need to use NIST 800-171 and other cybersecurity frameworks requirements.

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Bidding Contract Contractors Construction 169

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 173

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 27, 2024

Viewpoint enables contractors to better manage their projects, processes and people, using the data gathered to lower risk and improve margins.

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Contractors Bidding Electrical Viewpoint 169

HardHatChat

APRIL 11, 2014

The best work is typically done when a project is viewed as a partnership between a client and commercial general contractor. For us, this arrangement is far more preferable to the common competitive bid process. Here are the top three reasons to work with general commercial construction contractors in a negotiated bidding process.

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Commercial Negotiation Bidding Construction 292

HardHatChat

MAY 13, 2014

Be sure to check references of general contractors before entering into a negotiated or competitive bid situation. Commercial general contractors generally don’t find their way into the mainstream news unless it is for something negative, often involving criminal activity. But the saying goes, all it takes is a few bad apples….

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Commercial Bidding Negotiation Construction 281

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. There are several benefits to doing so.

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Negotiation Bidding Commercial Construction 177

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

More than ever, continuous education is the lifeblood of electrical contractors—it is necessary not only for doing business but also for staying on top of industry trends.

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Education Electrical Contractors Bidding 236

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2021

How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Business. Technology is making vast improvements in the way general contractors (GCs) plan and build projects, paving the way for a reimagined future. Technology is making vast improvements in the way general contractors (GCs) plan and build projects, paving the way for a reimagined future.

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BIM Contractors Modeling Software 308

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

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Many contractors have been using this 3D design method for years now to improve collaboration, often with impressive results for efficiency and ROI. While 27 percent of companies reported having a BIM/VDC department, 28 percent said they don’t bid on BIM projects. What’s Holding Contractors Back? This data indicates the U.S.

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BIM Contractors Software Software 223

HardHatChat

JULY 27, 2020

Providing a clear scope of work and investing in quality architectural drawings are key to a successful client-contractor relationship, according to Englewood Construction. Be Selective in the Bidding Process If the project is a competitive bid, some clients are tempted to send it out for pricing to a laundry list of construction firms.

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Commercial Contractors Construction Bidding 240

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Smart contractors understand that safety must be both a core value and a strategic priority. Safety performance affects your ability to bid and win work and to negotiate contracts. The construction industry continues to invest heavily in safety management.

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Safety Negotiation Bidding Profitability 320

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 31, 2019

Last week, Autodesk announced the official closing of its acquisition of BuildingConnected, an online bid management solution designed to serve general contractors and subcontractors. The tech solution facilitates a more streamlined bidding process and gives users access to a network of industry contacts.

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Engineering Autodesk AutoCAD Bidding 323

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 11, 2016

1 challenge many contractors face is profit shrinkage or profit margin fade. This recurring problem appears when final construction job cost comes in higher than the bid or contract project budget. As a business coach, I see numerous contractor income statements every year.

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Profitability Overhead Bidding Income 253

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. Contractor/Subcontractor Management. Program Portfolio Management.

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Bidding Procurement Claims Roads 264

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Most public and some private companies require a competitive public bidding process to choose the best qualified contractors who will provide the lowest prices, the best services, and the most innovative solutions.

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Bidding Innovation Materials Contractors 271

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 18, 2018

There’s plenty of work out there for contractors, which means they’ve been hurrying to hire. Contractors can expand their businesses organically by offering expanded services. To do this, contractors can expand the areas they work in from their home office or set up a satellite office in a new city. Offer New Services.

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Contractors Construction Office Roads 227

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Whether you are a general contractor, builder, specialty contractor or subcontractor, it takes labor, equipment and materials to complete a contract’s scope of work. Therefore, when pricing and estimating projects, you must include the time and money required for each in your bids. Here's how to do that properly. .

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Profitability Bidding Estimating Equipment 249

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 25, 2014

In order to grasp the appropriate ways to pursue or defend a bond claim in a meaningful way, contractors should have some background on what payment bonds are and how they work. In the context of construction projects, bonds can be divided into three primary types: bid bonds, performance bonds and payment bonds.'

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Claims Bidding Contractors Construction 267

Construction Business Owner

MAY 16, 2023

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. Working harder or bidding cheaper are not the answers. To improve, you must be willing to look in the mirror and decide to do things differently.

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Bidding Modeling Contractors Construction 294

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 123

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Tracking Bid-Win Rates for Commercial Construction is important for any contractor. Actively tracking the bid win rate and understanding how to identify areas for improvement and strategizing need to be priority areas of focus. What is your Bid Win ratio? What is your Bid Win ratio? What is considered good?

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Bidding Construction Profitability Negotiation 100

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

A request for quote or a quotation (RFQ) in a construction project is an invitation to contractors for bidding process of various activities of.

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Bidding Construction Contractors Engineering 240

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Assure JOC program processes and structure mutually benefit your organization and awarded JOC contractors and can be implemented without the need for paid on-site “JOC consultant” 2. Prequalify potential JOC contractors. All subcontractors used by the primary contractor must be prequalified and approved.

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Contract Bidding Organization Consulting 262

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

MAY 17, 2022

Enterprise Management capability for Mutiple Programs, Contracts, Projects, Proposal/Bid, Workorders, Contractor, Subcontractors, and Forms/Documents. management. Complete with locally detailed line-item unit price construction cost data BIM integration. contact-form] The post appeared first on 4BT.

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Procurement Bidding BIM Documentation 262

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Promote to rotator No Rotator Image Status of webinar Featured The essential knowledge every contractor needs to succeed in the prevailing wage landscape. This presentation will guide you through the essential knowledge every contractor needs to succeed in the prevailing wage landscape. Thu, 02/13/2025 - 12:00 1:00 p.m.

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Bidding Regulation Contractors Education 293

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Ensure contractors do not inflate or negotiate price proposals to account for bidding adjustment factors too low. Ensure contractors appropriately use non-pre-priced items and do NOT bundle multiple items into a single line time without full cost visibility of labor, materials, and equipment. JOC Contractor outreach marketing.

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Contract Procurement Bidding Negotiation 258

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

HardHatChat

MARCH 26, 2024

Selecting the right national commercial construction general contractor is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success of your construction project. Over the past 20+ years, with 2500 completed commercial construction projects, we have learned that it takes more than a great price to win a bid. is essential.

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Commercial Contractors Construction Project Management 177

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

OCTOBER 28, 2018

The key to a successful project is hiring the right contractor. Whether your construction is a simple house upgrade or a commercial remodeling, a wrong contractor can frustrate your efforts and waste a lot of time, money and energy. This is why it is critical to choose the right professional contractor for your project.

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Contractors Insurance Commercial Bidding 158