how to use bidclerk

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

Example Search

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