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Practical notes for people commissioning construction work and the businesses delivering it. Choose a trade for sourcing, scope, bid, estimating and handover guides. All links are available without searching.
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For project teams
Start with a defined package. Use the trade guides to find suitable businesses, prepare a scope, assemble an invitation, discuss qualifications and compare quotes. Site-visit, schedule and handover worksheets support the next decisions.
Discuss finding a contractor, or begin with the general scope-of-work guide.
For contractors
Use the trade guides to research opportunities, describe capabilities, choose what to bid and prepare a clearer proposal. Takeoff, exclusions, follow-up and availability worksheets help keep the work grounded in your actual business.
Explore construction introductions, or begin with the capability statement guide.
Use the right information for the location
For US work, identify the state and local jurisdiction. For Canadian work, identify the province or territory and municipality. Confirm the actual requirements for the trade and project; these are planning resources, not technical designs or jurisdiction-specific determinations.
Examples are illustrative and do not represent completed customer projects. Read our editorial approach or visit Fieldnotes for broader construction guides.