For example, general contractors who specialize in residential projects are a good fit to reply to a bid on construction jobs in the private sector. If you have no experience in a sector or it won’t be possible to travel to the job site easily, the project scope is beyond your company,...
After you’re approached by a potential client to bid on a siding job, there are a few initial steps you must take. You should alwaysfollow up quicklywhen you are contacted for a job. Failing to do so may mean a client reaches out to other contractors and no longer needs your services...
Because many of the positions needed in Iraq and Afghanistan directly support military or intelligence operations, the need for contractors with valid security clearances is high in the Middle Eastern combat zones, and workers with security clearances may earn the highest salaries in the private sector...
A bid is the price you plan to charge for performing the work on a particular project. While the lowest bidder usually gets the jobs, there are other factors to consider, including experience, relationships and work history. Find jobs to bid on. General contractors will send out invitations ...
Find jobs to bid on. General contractors will send out invitations to bid on projects to all the appropriate subcontractors on their bid list. To get on the bid list, contact the contractor and let them know about your company. Inquire as to how you can qualify your electrical company to ...
More than 90 percent ofroofersunderbid for the job, according to "Roofing Contractor" magazine. The problem, it says, is that many contractors price a job per roofing square -- industry terminology for a 100-square-foot block -- without taking into account the vagaries of the job. Hips, ...
Contractors are used to owners scrutinizing their credit and financial wherewithal, but sometimes turnabout is fair play.
Contractors Hear How to BidDereke Foster listened closely Monday afternoon as a cityofficial told him and about a dozen...Boehnke, Megan
Bidding on government contracts can be complex since the government has a strict process for vetting its contractors. Here are the biggest mistakes to avoid during the bidding process: Bidding on the wrong contracts:Bidding on contracts your business isn’t qualified to handle will damage your repu...
How Pre-Bid Meetings Impact Construction Bidding Deciding to bid on construction jobs is not a decision contractors take lightly. There are many factors to consider in what constitutes the “right” project. Location, project type, available resources......