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Mar 2019
59m 28s

020: The Construction Bid Process

BOB BORSON AND ANDREW HAWKINS
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Every client wants to know what their project is going to cost and who’s going to build it. That means sending the drawings out and getting contractors involved … Let’s get ready to rumble because “The Construction Bid Process ” is today’s topic. [Note: If you are reading this via email, you will have to click here to access the on-site audio player]  ... Show More
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