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Practical guides for posting projects, bidding and hiring trades. Written for contractors, free to read, no sign-up.

What to put in a scope of work so the bids that come back are complete, comparable and close to the real number.

The things to look at on an ACORD 25 certificate before a crew sets foot on your job.

See bids as they arrive and award early, or keep every bid sealed until the due date. How each works and when to pick it.

Inclusions, exclusions, schedule and risk: how to pick the bid that costs the least once the job is done.

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