The Bid Process for
Construction Contracts!
(We're not kidding!)
Presenting a 1-hour program on the bid process from the General Contractor's view point, registered with the AIA for continuing education credits.
Topics to be discussed:
- Estimating process leading up to Bid Day
- An open and frank discussion on the Dynamics of Bid Day
- Helping the Contractor lower his price
- Typical problems encountered on Bid Day
- Insight into the thought process of the contractor
- Quality Level: 2
Comments from previous attendees:
"Your enthusiasm and excitement
about the contractor's bid day preparations was very informative
and enlightening. Our intern architects gained a lot of insight
into the work that goes on behind the scenes with construction
contracts."
John Beasley, President
- Wakefield Beasley & Associates
"Your talk was frank and very
enlightening. As someone who is guilty of suggesting a 10 AM
bid opening, I can say that we all have a better understanding
of what you must go through in the hours prior to bid time."
William L.
Hotch - Warner Summers Distzel Benefield Ward & Associates
"All of our staff have been
involved in bidding public projects and it was very informative
to experience it from the contractor's viewpoint.....Everyone
who attended gave it high marks and we look forward to have you
return for the construction documents seminar."
Janice N. Wittschiebe
and Carol Richard, Richard & Wittschiebe Architects
"Each of our 24 attendees
found it both informative and stimulating. The conversations
concerning the contractor's perspective on jobs and the relations
to the architect's drawings continued well after your departure."
David D. Brown,
Surber Barber Choate and Hertlein Architects, Inc.
"The more that we, in the
design industry, understand about contractors and how they work
will make for better projects for all of us."
C.G. Crafton,
Jr. P.E., Bradfield Richards & Associates Architecits, Inc.
"I attended your presentation
at our office last week regarding the bid process from the contractor's
perspective and enjoyed it immensely. Thank you for sharing your
knowledge and experiences.....We will be better for it!"
Glenn E. Cartledge,
AIA, Lord Aeck & Sargent, Inc.
"Not only did your subject
cause a record number of architects to sign up for our Technical
Committee Continuing Education Program, but your presentation
drew raves afterward.....Exchanges like this contribute significantly
to the mutual understanding and professional respect necessary
for any successful Owner-Architect-Contractor Team."
Donald J. Benz,
AIA, CSI, Thompson Ventulett, Stainback & Associates, Inc.