Are you submitting bids but not winning contracts? Or winning jobs only to discover your estimates didn’t account for all the costs? Connect2DOT is partnering with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) serving Southern Colorado to offer two free workshops designed to help contractors sharpen their estimating skills, submit more competitive bids and protect their profits.
October 22 | The Bottom Line: Construction Estimating Basics
Learn the fundamentals of preparing accurate, responsive bids. Topics include setting up estimates, using estimating software, creating bids, avoiding common mistakes and following up after submitting a proposal. This session is ideal for contractors new to estimating or looking to improve their existing processes. This is a virtual only session.
October 29 | Beyond the Basics: Construction Estimating Details
Take a deeper dive into the costs and conditions that determine whether a bid is profitable. Learn how to conduct site investigations, account for direct and indirect costs, evaluate labor and material factors, and develop bid qualifications that help protect your business. This session is hybrid at CDOT HQ in Denver and virtual.
Both workshops will be held from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. and led by Bob Smith, a construction industry professional with more than 25 years of experience who has helped hundreds of small businesses improve their estimating and bidding practices.
Registration is free, and contractors may attend either or both sessions depending on their experience and training needs.
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