Return-Path: <572-JSV-775.0.1001393.0.0.71564.9.9290564-25@bounce.autodesk.com> Delivered-To: info@sterlingcal.com Received: from reseller401.webserversystems.com by reseller401.webserversystems.com with LMTP id ICrQCOr2+GhI6wYAchKAPA (envelope-from <572-JSV-775.0.1001393.0.0.71564.9.9290564-25@bounce.autodesk.com>) for ; Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:23:22 -0500 Return-path: <572-JSV-775.0.1001393.0.0.71564.9.9290564-25@bounce.autodesk.com> Envelope-to: info@sterlingcal.com Delivery-date: Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:23:22 -0500 Received: from bounce.autodesk.com ([192.28.150.161]:46493) by reseller401.webserversystems.com with esmtps (TLS1.2) tls TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 (Exim 4.98.1) (envelope-from <572-JSV-775.0.1001393.0.0.71564.9.9290564-25@bounce.autodesk.com>) id 1vBagL-00000001uL7-2LwJ for info@sterlingcal.com; Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:23:22 -0500 X-MSFBL: 3X77VzZWt7R3jVzuw8e9LvRBKEp4Bfa6EVSnHY70+Jg=|eyJnIjoiYmctYWJkLTQ zNiIsInIiOiJpbmZvQHN0ZXJsaW5nY2FsLmNvbSIsImIiOiJkdnAtMTkyLTI4LTE 1MC0xNjEiLCJ1IjoiNTcyLUpTVi03NzU6MDo3MjY2OTo1NzYyMzk6MTAyNTI5NTo 3MTU2NDo5OjEwMDEzOTM6OTI5MDU2NC0yNSJ9 DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; q=dns/txt; c=relaxed/relaxed; t=1761146535; s=m1; d=acs.autodesk.com; i=@acs.autodesk.com; h=List-Unsubscribe:List-Unsubscribe-Post:Content-Type:MIME-Version:Subject:To:From:Date; bh=PjAZYAiLm9NLaIR+w2L94+t7D2Cn3zRPKjCSwYqKH0A=; b=NhBvoMfrU5Lz+60hjIzSqmd4jBKM5itdeamc008+dNDFxhBS7KT5tjN2t7nTgjVT 6ezA1MmJT4QUGlIP/M4+zG5rU3ImRGMrf7R0sBUAV1uHKHYKVZpIMZ4aM4JY7jBKMED G3/K80f+LlpCqiWLa6BJoKVDAKoo31zq+HPTBNTI= DKIM-Signature: v=1; a=rsa-sha256; q=dns/txt; c=relaxed/relaxed; t=1761146535; s=m1; d=mktdns.com; i=@mktdns.com; h=List-Unsubscribe:List-Unsubscribe-Post:Content-Type:MIME-Version:Subject:To:From:Date; bh=PjAZYAiLm9NLaIR+w2L94+t7D2Cn3zRPKjCSwYqKH0A=; b=JuEFTfsCs/Uz3nadbj7kq3ju+l9LBgmdRkebf6KEK0zAXzwAucviIw2lKDnCRmzN bX8Wb70dEfy1dJmRnRexARunmXvsHGP+fqopBygQwt2zZRDAZnBhUp3MXIu/OF1Wq0w mT9G7dbsQH0tonyDns+SYi+6VfUPQOHG6ia2aIIM= Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:22:15 -0500 (CDT) From: Eric from Autodesk Reply-To: comms@acs.autodesk.com To: info@sterlingcal.com Message-ID: <81855417.271427166.1761146535969@abmktmail-batch1h.marketo.org> Subject: Bid day horror stories MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_Part_271427165_497113949.1761146535968" X-Binding: bg-abd-436 List-Unsubscribe-Post: List-Unsubscribe=One-Click List-Unsubscribe: , X-MarketoID: 572-JSV-775:0:72669:576239:1025295:71564:9:1001393:9290564-25 X-Mailfrom: 572-JSV-775.0.1001393.0.0.71564.9.9290564-25@bounce.autodesk.com X-MktArchive: false X-MSYS-API: {"options":{"open_tracking":false,"click_tracking":false}} X-MktMailDKIM: true X-Spam-Status: No, score=-0.6 X-Spam-Score: -5 X-Spam-Bar: / X-Spam-Flag: NO ------=_Part_271427165_497113949.1761146535968 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable DIGITAL BUILDER Does the thought of bid day alone send shivers down your spine? You are not= alone. The time pressure, high business stakes, and chaos of corralling al= l the right information and people create the perfect pressure cooker of st= ress. While bid day will likely always be somewhat stressful, it doesn't ha= ve to be a nightmare. Today, we=E2=80=99re sharing some of the scariest bid= stories from real construction pros=E2=80=94and more importantly, the =E2= =80=9Ctricks and treats=E2=80=9D to turn the chaos into a winning bid. IN TODAY'S EDITION: - Bid day horror stories that keep construction professionals up at night. =09- Are you a subcontractor looking to level up your bid management proces= ses? We have a master class for that . =09- History holds the key to better estimating. Learn how to unlock the po= wer of historical data in preconstruction . =09- Preconstruction is quickly evolving. Listen in to learn how more innovation and advance= ment are making their way into the earliest project phases. Avoid bid day nightmares: Real preconstruction horror stories As one of the most critical milestones in the preconstruction process, bid = day is where everything comes to a head. It's when contractors finalize the= ir numbers, lock in subs and suppliers, and submit their bids before the de= adline. When bid day goes right, the results can feel like a huge win for t= he entire project team. But when things go wrong? It can be downright scary= . In the spirit of spooky season, we asked construction pros to share their= top bid day horror stories. We've compiled some of their submissions, alon= g with tips on how to avoid these construction nightmares in the future. ${BtnLabel} <[[${BtnLink}]]> Subcontractor bid management master class Want to respond to bids faster and smarter? You can with the right strategy= and technology. Join our latest master class: Mastering Bid Management for= Subcontractors with Emily Edelstone, Technical Solutions Executive at Auto= desk. Emily brings deep expertise from her time in specialty trades and sub= contractor operations, plus firsthand experience navigating prequalificatio= n and bid-leveling workflows. Whether you're a seasoned estimator or just r= efining your subcontractor strategy, Emily=E2=80=99s insights will help you= bid smarter and build stronger GC relationships.=20 P.S. - General Contractors, we also have a bid management class made for yo= u . 3 ways to harness historical data in preconstruction One of the best ways to make better decisions in the present is to learn fr= om the past. In preconstruction, historical project data can help you navig= ate unpredictable costs and uncover insights for refining estimates and for= ecasts. You can also use previous estimates and outcomes as benchmarks or e= ven templates for standardizing workflows. Here's the good news: preconstru= ction teams are often sitting on a mountain of project data. It's just a ma= tter of establishing the right systems and standards so you can collect the= right information and extract useful insights. We explore the ways you can= do just that. PODCAST: Evolution and innovation in the world of preconstruction Getting preconstruction right is no easy task=E2=80=94it takes effective le= adership, great communication strategies, and strong relationship-building = skills. 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