08/18/2026
๐ฐ Choosing the lowest bid can seem like the most responsible way to protect the community's finances. However, when you're dealing with a major restoration project, a lower initial price doesn't necessarily mean a lower overall cost, and trying to save money upfront can sometimes create greater financial risk down the road.
๐ Have you ever received dramatically different prices from reputable contractors for what appeared to be the same restoration project? When the numbers are far apart, it's tempting to focus on which proposal is lower. But what if each proposal is based on different assumptions about the building, the scope of work, or what will actually be required once construction begins?
๐ Our newest Community Planning Guide: Rethinking the Bid Process, explores why traditional bidding can be difficult to apply to today's complex restoration projects and introduces Integrated Project Delivery as a collaborative approach to planning, pricing, and executing this work.
๐ Next Friday, August 28th from 12PM - 1PM EDT: Join our Planning Office Hours live Zoom session to ask your questions, explore the concepts in the guide, and get more insight into how Integrated Project Delivery can be applied in your community.
โก๏ธ Get the guide and register for the Q&A at the link in our bio!
