Overview

In an industry where trade secrets are closely guarded, The Art of the Bid pulls back the curtain on the proven strategies small contractors need to compete, win, and thrive in the construction industry. Written by a seasoned expert, Victor C. Tyler, with over four decades in engineering and construction - half of which have been dedicated to helping small firms refine their estimating and bidding process - this book provides an insider's playbook to upgrading accuracy, improving bid strategies, and maximizing profitability. This hands-on guide delivers: * Behind-the-scenes techniques to transform your bidding approach. * Best practices for estimating with confidence and precision. * Real-world examples, checklists, and spreadsheet templates for smarter more professional proposals. * Field-tested solutions to overcome common bidding challenges. Whether you are a solo contractor or a small firm owner, The Art of the Bid equips you with the tools to move beyond guess-estimating and start bidding smarter, winning more jobs, and building a thriving construction business.

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Chapter 1 Construction Contracting: Business Development Matters Chapter 2 Project Business Workflow: Understanding Your Mature Business Model Chapter 3 Introduction to Estimating: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Chapter 4 Construction Direct Costs: Materials, Labor, Equipment, and Subtractors Chapter 5 Construction Equipment: Equipment Ownership and Operating Costs Chapter 6 Job Site Overhead Costs: Capturing Job Supervision and Support Cost Chapter 7 Construction Accounting: Job Cost Accounting Drives Profitability Chapter 8 Margin, Markup & Overhead: Covering the Cost of Doing Business Chapter 9 Pricing The Estimate: Cost First, Then Price Chapter 10 Estimating Risk: Controlling & Reducing Risk Chapter 11 Pre-Award to Project Closeout: Documentation of the Project Lifecycle Chapter 12 Pre-Work Planning: Work Breakdown Structure Chapter 13 Estimating and Bidding Case Study: Concrete Culvert Project Estimate Example Chapter 14 Construction Financial Management: Increasing Profit while Building the Project Chapter 15 Example Cost Modeling Templates Practical Study and Solutions Encouraging Words from the Author Assessing Your Firm's Readiness to Scale Author also wrote the book entitled ""How to Estimate Road Construction Accurately"".

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