The Art of the Bid

THE ART OF THE BID - Mastering Estimation: A Small Firm's Step-by-Step Guide to Outbid the Big Firms (and Still Make Money)!,  is now ready for print pre-orders and soon to be on Amazon and other major book seller sites.

It’s The Ultimate Estimating & Bidding Resource for all micro, small specialty and trade contractors facing the tough challenge of estimating with accuracy and bidding profitably.

This book is a must-read for any small contractor or if you work closely with small contractors as a consultant or resource agency, navigating state DOT, civil site work, drainage and underground infrastructure projects.
 

Mixing the art of bidding with the science of calculating is like balancing a tightrope - it’s part strategy, part precision. 

The science is all about the hard numbers: understanding costs, margins, and contingencies. 

The art?  That’s where you read the room - knowing your competition, the client’s priorities, and how to position your bid as the obvious choice.

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