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    The Future of Infrastructure Construction in 2021

    May 12, 2021

    No matter which side of the aisle you’re on, there’s no denying that America’s infrastructure needs serious help right away. It appears that lawmakers are finally prioritizing investment in critical needs like transportation, water safety, utilities, and bridges. There’s legislation currently being debated that could provide a major influx of federal funds to help the […]

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    7 Marketing Ideas for Your Construction Business

    May 5, 2021

    Marketing Ideas For Construction Industry Are you looking to expand your marketing efforts for your construction contracting business? Or have you simply run out of construction marketing ideas for your contracting business? Spreading the word about your contracting company is key to getting more work. If potential customers don’t know you exist, they can’t hire […]

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    What to Look for in Construction Bid Estimating Software

    April 20, 2021

    According to the 2020 Construction Technology Report, 62% of respondents are still using spreadsheets for their estimates. This method is still being used because it works, but it’s not the most efficient way to bid. Construction bid estimating software is meant to speed the bidding process and improve accuracy. However, shopping for bid estimating software […]

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    What to Look for in Construction Project Management Software

    April 6, 2021

    The key to selecting the right construction project management software for your company is to develop a list of “must have’s” and “like to have’s” and prioritize them. By shopping around, you can discover new features you didn’t even know were available. To help you in your search, here are some key characteristics to look […]

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    Tracking Bid Results – What to Track and Why

    March 24, 2021

    Tracking bid results, including wins and losses and bid amounts, can help you be more competitive with your bids. Determining key stats, such as your success rate, will help you predict your future workload so you can better plan for your business. If you don’t track your bid results, you could be flying blind. What […]

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    Responding to an RFQ: What General Contractors Should Include

    February 25, 2021

    If you’ve never put together a response to a request for qualifications for a commercial construction project, it’s hard to know exactly what information to include. What are the expectations from potential clients? How can you best showcase your ability to do the work? We’ve put together a list of common items that are typically […]

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    Selecting the Right Bidding Software

    February 17, 2021

    Many subcontractors still rely on rulers and spreadsheets to create their project bids. If you’re looking for a better way, construction bid management software may be just the ticket. These programs make takeoff and bidding quick and easy, and they improve accuracy and reduce errors. They can even help with data transfer into your project […]

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    How to Start Bidding on Government Construction Projects: A Quick Guide for General Contractors

    February 11, 2021

    Breaking into government construction projects isn’t as easy as just submitting a bid, at least for general contractors. GCs often need to prequalify to work for government entities or register their business with the government before they can start bidding. We’ll take a brief look at how general contractors can start bidding on government construction […]

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    Tips for Moving to Commercial Projects

    February 5, 2021

    If you’re a subcontractor and are thinking of making the jump from residential construction projects to commercial construction projects, it pays to plan ahead. Although the construction itself is similar, there are several differences to the business side of commercial construction. Knowing what to expect and preparing ahead will save you time, money, and some […]

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    A General Contractor’s Detailed Guide to the Construction Bidding Process

    January 28, 2021

    Understanding the construction bidding process is key to winning more jobs. General contractors (GCs) and subcontractors need to understand all the steps in the bidding process to know what’s expected of them along the way. 8 Steps to the Construction Bidding Process 1. Project owner issues request for general contractors to bid on the project […]

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