PlanHub's White Papers for General Contractors and Subcontractors

There's no doubt that there is some truth behind the well-known saying, "you never get a second chance to make a first impression."

This saying also rings true in the construction industry. When it comes to first impressions and self- introductions, most subcontractors do not realize their bid proposal is more than a bidding document; it is the first touchpoint that subcontractors have with the general contractors.

There is a lot that goes into the bidding process, from searching for bids to building and submitting bid-ready proposals on time. Most subcontractors believe the job is done and all that's left is to wait to hear back that they have won the project.

However, there are a few key strategies subcontractors can implement during their bidding process to ensure their ability to line up more work and build their backlog of projects.