the tendering process, preparation and planning, how to get jobs and experience, how to win a tender
Oct 08
How to Find Tenders The previous chapter (Getting Experience) dealt with various ways in which new contractors can get experience which apparently addresses various ways of getting jobs. This chapter is going to focus on finding construction tenders. Tenders are projects where multiple contractors compete to win a building contract through a bidding procedure. The …
Oct 08
Getting Experience It is risky to employ a construction firm with no building experience and it is risky to employ a contractor with a sketchy track record. One of the reasons for advertising a Tender is to get a pool of experienced contractors and choose the best contractor who will do the job efficiently, economically …
Oct 08
Planning and Organization Your chances of winning a tender will increase if you plan ahead. I am sure you are aware of that typical contractor who is always complaining about not getting jobs despite bidding for several projects each year. The problem may lie in lack of planning. Planning starts with your construction firm, it …
Oct 08
Introduction Winning a tender is not as hard as you think and it’s not as easy as you think. You need to have knowledge, have the right information, attitude and above all you need to be ready, not forgetting that you should pay attention to project details. You must meet the prerequisites, and if you …
