Design/Build vs. Competitive Bidding

The primary ways to design & estimate a project are “Competitive Bidding” and “Design-Build”. Some project types are perfect for Competitive Bidding and some are better suited for Design-Build. This article will help you evaluate what is right for you,.

COMPETITIVE BIDDING

For several decades the traditional mode for organizing a remodeling project was: competitive bidding which followed this pattern:

Competitive bidding works fine for certain types of projects, for instance a roof. Each roofer would bid on the same roofing material and same labor to install it. There are no variables so you are truly comparing “apples to apples”.

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The Advantages of
Design/Build   PDF

Tips on Making Your
Remodeling Project
Easier   PDF

Remodeling Cost vs. Value   PDF

Tips on Choosing a
Remodeler   PDF

Design/Build vs.
Competitive Bidding
PDF

Cabinets    PDF

 

 

 

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