The Bid Sheet for General Contractors

In this episode of The Bid Sheet for General Contractors, we break down where the most commercial work is happening in the U.S. right now—the metros seeing the biggest momentum and the mega-trends driving spend. Request a Demo with Our Team www.smartmoversclub.com

In this episode 005 of The Bid Sheet for General Contractors , we break down the best platforms to build a commercial work pipeline—PlanHub, The Blue Book, BuildingConnected, ConstructConnect, Dodge, and more—and what each one is actually good for. Then we hit the truth most GCs learn the hard way: getting access to ITBs is only half the battle . Many invites get pushed across multiple platforms,...

In this episode of The Bid Sheet for General Contractors , we break down the #1 problem with government bidding for new GCs: it’s slow by design —layers of procurement, heavy compliance, long evaluation windows, and delayed starts that can starve your pipeline if you rely on it too early. We explain what the government bidding process really looks like, why commercial work should be your first lan...

In this episode of The Bid Sheet for General Contractors , we break down the real alternatives to hiring a bidding department: doing nothing, doing it yourself, buying bid platforms, or going with the “big guys.” We talk about what most systems actually do—organize bids, show you opportunities, speed up takeoffs—but still put you and your team back in the driver’s seat with a learning curve, tech...

In this episode of The Bid Sheet for General Contractors , we go behind the Bid Engine and break down a real winning bid package from start to finish—without the fluff. You’ll hear how we structured scope, priced for reality, and protected against risk so the GC could move fast with confidence. This example includes Demolition ($28,500), Drywall ($68,000), and Painting ($18,000) for a total of $11...

In Episode 1 of The Bid Sheet for General Contractors , we break down why platforms like Yelp (and even Meta ads) can trap GCs in a “handyman economy” — small-ticket jobs, price shoppers, constant upsells, and lead quality that doesn’t justify the spend. We talk about the real math behind visibility vs profit, why being “known” doesn’t always mean you’re getting paid, and how buyers actually behav...