Construction Bid Sucess Workshop

Learn how successful contractors prepare winning bids—and receive direct coaching from experienced GCs and professional estimators. TO ALL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS! REGISTER NOW - CLASS LIMITS TO 30. Join Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce ********************************************** Construction Bid Success Workshop: Why Bids Win, Why Bids Fail, and How to Improve Your Chances of winning Awards ______________________________________ Date: TUESDAY October 28, 2026 – From 1 PM to 3 PM Address: THE HIVE, 140 Independence blvd, in Virginia Beach Register now: https://bidlab2026.eventbrite.com/ Facilitators: • Estimators from major construction buyers in the region. Come to network one on one with Corporate decision makers & major GCs in a small group setting • Free Public Parking next door • Refreshments & Networking with VP Speakers ______________________________ Meet The Estimators! Candy Hennig: Project and Small Business Administrator at MEB Candy brings 22 years of experience in the construction industry, with expertise in small business coordination, preconstruction, contract administration, and project support. She is passionate about building strong relationships with small and disadvantaged businesses and creating meaningful opportunities throughout the construction industry. Michelle Cleavenger: Project Administrative Assistant at MEB Michelle brings over 30 years of administrative experience to the construction industry. She plays a vital role in supporting project teams, coordinating documentation, managing project records, and ensuring projects run smoothly from start to finish. Known for her reliability, organization, and exceptional attention to detail, Michelle’s extensive experience and professionalism make her an invaluable member of any team. ______________________________ Program Agenda: 1:00 PM – 1:25 PM Registration * Networking 1:25 PM – 1:30 PM Welcoming Remarks by Sponsors (TBA) 1: 30 PM - 2: 45 PM Round Table - Construction Bid Clinic session - Facilitators: Estimating professionals from various companies (TBA). 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM Q-A session. 3:00 PM Adjournment. ______________________________ EVENT BACKGROUND: You invest time and money in every construction bid. Do you know what estimators look for—and what can weaken your chances of an award? The Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce and partners invite you to an interactive, small-group roundtable with experienced estimators and construction buyers. Gain practical insight to help your company prepare stronger bids and compete with greater confidence. WHY ATTEND? • Strengthen your pricing and bid quality: Learn what makes a bid competitive beyond the quoted price. • Avoid costly mistakes: Understand common pricing, documentation, and submission issues that can undermine a bid. • Understand the buyer’s perspective: Hear what estimators consider before recommending an award. • Address your bidding challenges: Ask questions about the barriers your company faces. • Build industry relationships: Connect with construction buyers and major general contractors. _____________________________ WHICH CONSTRUCTION TRADES SHOULD ATTEND? Trade contractors, specialty subcontractors, and construction suppliers, including: • Sitework: excavation, grading, demolition, drainage, and utility installation. • Structural trades: concrete, foundations, masonry, steel erection, framing, and carpentry. • Building systems: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and low-voltage installation. • Exterior trades: roofing, siding, waterproofing, insulation, windows, and doors. • Interior finishes: drywall, painting, flooring, tile, ceilings, and finish carpentry. • Other construction services: paving, fencing, landscaping, and construction cleanup. • Suppliers: construction materials, building products, and equipment. _____________________________ Bring your questions and real-world bidding challenges. Leave with practical insight to improve your next submission. Space is limited. Reserve your seat today. REGISTER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION BID SUCCESS ROUNDTABLE _________________________________ During this session, you'll learn: • Why qualified contractors often choose not to bid. • The most common mistakes that cause bids to be rejected. • What estimators look for in a competitive bid. • How to improve pricing, documentation, and bid quality. • Best practices used by successful subcontractors. • Resources and technical assistance available to strengthen your business. _____________________________ What you will gain from this session? You'll leave with a clearer understanding of the bidding process, practical strategies to strengthen your proposals, and greater confidence in pursuing future contract opportunities. Space is limited to encourage meaningful discussion and individualized coaching. ______________________________________ Construction Round Table Components To make the event memorable and impactful, we will discuss: • Open Listening Session – "Tell us what prevents you from bidding." • Live Bid Review – Walk through a sample bid package (optional, when shared). • Estimator's Checklist – Top 10 items reviewed before award. • Common Bid Mistakes – Real examples (anonymized). • Success Stories – Companies that improved their win rate after changing their bidding approach. • Question & Answer Panel – Ask estimators anything. ______________________________________ Attendance Results: The result should be that participants leave with: • A clear understanding of why bids succeed or fail. • Practical improvements they can apply immediately. • Greater confidence in bidding on future opportunities. • Actionable resources and technical assistance for continued improvement. ______________________________________ Register now: https://bidlab2026.eventbrite.com/ ______________________________________ Sponsorship opportunities: Please contact VACC at: [email protected] We Thank Our Title Sponsor ******************************* We Thank Our Gold Sponsor ************************************ We Thank Our Small Business Sponsors ************************************