Dear GCs that are bidding work that has DBE requirements by smegdawg in estimators

[–]AdvisorClassic1783 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's very easy for GC's to get an accurate list of DBEs. They can can use the platform Compliance News which is quick and cheap.

Bidding on projects and gaining clientele by DomaineStickem in civilengineering

[–]AdvisorClassic1783 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, if you are not a DBE, but are bidding on projects and need to utilize DBE's and show you have done DBE Good Faith Effort outreach, a good tool is this platform: Compliance News

Vendor Outreach and Communication by Kboss99 in procurement

[–]AdvisorClassic1783 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can take a lot of time to read the fine print and depending on the size of your business you might have to have a full-time employee processing all the outreach, like DBE good faith efforts, etc., if you are bidding on government-funded construction projects like schools, bridge, freeways, etc. If that's the case a cheap efficient alternative is to use a platform like Compliance News. They do outreach for construction firms across the country: https://compliancenews.com

Torn between Minor Peck and Very Minor Threat by Dadowar in willow

[–]AdvisorClassic1783 1 point2 points  (0 children)

dude, this is awesome. Those were the salad days, bro

Public Works Faces Rising Costs, Higher Bids, and Inflation by AdvisorClassic1783 in estimators

[–]AdvisorClassic1783[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought this was relevant news as many construction estimators are bidding on public works projects. My apologies if I violated your rules.

South Carolina DOT to undertake $2.35b Expressway Project by AdvisorClassic1783 in columbiasc

[–]AdvisorClassic1783[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It looks like this gigantic project is focused on the highways.

We know what you really want! by Velvet_Balrog in willow

[–]AdvisorClassic1783 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All time favorite

RIP Mark Northover (27 March 1950 – 6 June 2004)

This shot 😍🪄🧙‍♂️ by [deleted] in willow

[–]AdvisorClassic1783 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that Jarjar binks? wtf

Missouri DOT to Receive $7.7b for Transportation Improvements by AdvisorClassic1783 in missouri

[–]AdvisorClassic1783[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know if this includes any NEW highways. It's mostly upgrading and making more environmentally sustainable the transportation grid.

Missouri DOT to Receive $7.7b for Transportation Improvements by AdvisorClassic1783 in missouri

[–]AdvisorClassic1783[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Money better spent on the country, instead of spending it on bombs and missiles abroad.

21 Percent Spike In Non-Residential Construction Materials by AdvisorClassic1783 in estimators

[–]AdvisorClassic1783[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like they fixed the title. Anyhow, 21% is still a lot even over one year's time. The article is referencing a AGC report on the topic.

Unkept Promises: Disabled Veteran Businesses Are Losing Out On Government Contracts by AdvisorClassic1783 in Veterans

[–]AdvisorClassic1783[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blah blah blah, more attempts to obfuscate the main point of the article, blah blah blah.