how to use bidclerk
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HOW TO EFFECTIVELY USE
Why use BidClerk? BidClerk is a leader in providing construction data in the United States. Their mission is to connect construction professionals with business
opportunities at all stages of the construction process at a value unmatched by the competition.
BidClerk provides unique tools that give subscribers visibility of the project lifecycle, from planning stages to bidding to completion.
Industry-leading contact directory, including LinkedIn integration that allows stronger & more qualified business relationships.
You receive access to an online database of planned commercial construction activity, private and public.
You receive project details as well as information for the contacts handling the projects Phone, fax, email, mailing address, first and last name for project principals Owners, tenants, architects, developers, project managers and contractors. Also provide project documents, maps and site photos (bidders lists & plans)
How to use BidClerk? Simple, Quick & Effective Steps to finding the
information that you need Search by State-County-Zip Code-Mile Radius Time Frame: Prioritizing Projects to your benefit
Bid Date: In the works Start Date: Time frame before it starts Award: Know who was awarded the project
Save Important Documents Organize Key Companies & Contacts
Steps to an effective search9 SEARCH STEPS TO GET YOU STARTED
Start a Project SearchUse these steps to make it WORK
Steps to an effective search
Creating a project search • Make it simple • Stick to the 9 search steps to get you started
Save your search for future use• You can adjust your search settings as needed• This helps you organize specific areas of interest
Steps to an effective search• Broad but Specific
• Less is more when it comes to BidClerk• The less you select the more results you have to
choose from. • Think about your situation
• Are you browsing for future projects?• Are you looking for immediate results & projects
that are starting soon?• Selecting the ‘status’ of the project is
important if you want to eliminate projects that are still in the ‘conceptual’ stage (meaning; not approved yet)
• Don’t ‘over-click’• Leaving categories ‘un-clicked’ actually helps
broaden your search. • If you click on something you’re shrinking your
circle of opportunity significantly!
Steps to an effective search• Broad but Specific
• You want to cast a wide net but don’t waste your time
• Only select the main categories • Always be looking forward
• There’s no point researching projects that have already started (unless it’s a large project with multiple phases of work)
Project Search by County
Project Search by County
Example Search
Example Search
Example Search