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  • General Contractors

    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 […]

  • General Contractors

    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 […]

  • General Contractors

    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 […]

  • General Contractors

    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 […]

  • General Contractors

    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 […]

  • General Contractors

    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 […]

  • General Contractors

    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 […]

  • General Contractors

    What General Contractors Should Include in Every Invitation to Bid

    January 14, 2021

    General contractors often spend bid day contacting subcontractors and suppliers to see if they’re bidding on their project. This can be a time-consuming task and often is too-little-too-late. To get quality bids from subcontractors and suppliers, GCs should be using an invitation to bid (ITB) to advertise the bidding opportunity. This document tells subs and […]

  • General Contractors

    Add Terms and Conditions to Your Proposal

    November 24, 2020

    Construction proposals serve more of a purpose than just providing pricing information. Often, they become the basis for a contractual relationship between a contractor and their client. If this is the case, you’ll want to make sure your proposal contains some “small print” to help you protect your rights. The following are some suggestions for […]

  • General Contractors

    Understanding Action-Over Insurance

    September 23, 2020

    It’s well-known that the construction industry is complex and requires layers of strategic insurance. The need for protective insurance relates to unique building circumstances, especially in heavy construction areas like New York. Many general contractors and subcontractors quickly become pros at insurance layering to cover all their bases, but some liability loopholes are notoriously tricky. […]

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