As all construction contractors know, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) provides a series of nearly 200 industry standard consensus forms that define the relationships and terms involved in ...

Filing a bid protest and ultimately recovering bid preparation and proposal costs after winning may not be a primary concern for contractors as they pursue a new contract. However, a recent Court of ...

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 ...

The government contracting industry offers one of the best growth opportunities, whether you run a small business or a large enterprise. Each year, the federal government mobilizes its GovCon ...

Most estimates are prepared from plans and specifications, collectively known as “the contract documents.” These documents should provide the contractor with the necessary information to bid on the ...

There are two types of bonds that an estimator must understand. First, there is a bid bond also called a bid security or bid guaranty. Second, there is a performance bond. Let’s take a look at the ...

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 ...

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 ...