Every main contractor’s goal when putting out a tender is to secure competitive, timely quotes from a variety of subcontractors….
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Plumbing is a major part of any construction project. Whether you’re building a residential home, a commercial building, or even…
If your firm is about to handle a project that is heavy with electrical needs, you know exactly how important…
Keeping your costs low to provide attractive bids to potential clients is always a massive concern for your construction team….
The bidding process is one of the most complex and necessary parts of operating a construction company. With it, you…
Introduction Ductwork is an essential part of the HVAC system in any building. Ducts can only function at their optimum…
To survive and grow in contracting, we need to find ways to gain an edge on our competition. Contractors need…
takeoffs in construction: Taking accurate measurements is one of the most challenging aspects of construction estimating, but it’s also one…
Consistency and going above and beyond on every project is what gets you on top of your competition and helps…
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Insulation Estimating A construction estimate is a forecast that determines how much money a new building will require. A build…
Mechanical Estimators, Every construction project, no matter its size, needs an accurate estimate for a successful and most importantly, profitable…
Submission Steps, In my last blog, we outlined five basic steps to help make the Mechanical estimating process as stress…
The term ‘quantity takeoff’ has been around in the construction business for a long time now. It is a crucial…
A steady flow of incoming projects is needed to run a successful construction business;Construction Contracts This involves trying to win…
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