Every client wants to know what their project is going to cost and who’s going to build it. That means sending the drawings out and getting contractors involved … Let’s get ready to rumble because ...

Every construction project has a contract (written, preferably), and they often vary in size and scope depending on the nature and complexity of a project. Many construction industry participants have ...

Under a competitive bidding system, a property owner seeks the contractor who will provide the best work at the lowest price. Although the reputation of your business is important, your bid must be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Shaking hands over a construction contractor's business. You've probably heard the advice to get everything in writing when ...

[This is Part I of a four-part series discussing the new AIA 2017 forms. Part II will discuss the general conditions to the construction contract (A201-2017); Part III will discuss the Owner—Architect ...

It can be appealing to count the federal government as a customer. The government spends significantly each year and pays its bills. Furthermore, government spending typically increases in times of ...

Companies who rely solely on their low bid to win work, are leaving missed opportunities behind. If you figure your sales job is done when you email, fax or deliver bids or proposals to potential ...

Many residential and commercial construction companies rely on outside contractors to handle their site cleaning needs. As you bid on your first jobs, keep in mind that most of the work consists of ...

Maintaining credibility is the key to success in all types of business and, in particular, the construction industry. Contractors should always focus on maintaining a good reputation rather than vast ...