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DONE.  \nAs a small business owner, you know the importance of finding and keeping new customers . However, construction pros like you also know, once found, clients with repeat business and referrals grow your business faster.  \nWho wouldn’t want to grow while avoiding higher administrative costs? Hunting new leads for your business is 5 to 6 times more expensive than retaining past clients, and that takes a bite out of your wallet.  \nThe stellar reputation that keeps customers coming back or earns their referral must be earned on every job. You must deliver on time, as promised. So how do you keep your promises?  \nWriting detailed construction proposals and contracts is a big part of the answer.  \nIn this eBook, you’ll learn the basics of a rock-solid home construction proposal.  \nLet’s make the customers you find the customers you keep.  \nBUILDXACT | How To Build A Winning Construction Proposal Page 1  \n1 So what is a construction proposal?  \nA construction proposal is more detailed than a customer quote and typically forms the foundation of a contract between you and the client. Working together, both the proposal and the contract: :  \nEnsures clients fully understand your unique approach to their project. Navigates your business around financial and legal disputes.  \nDon’t hold back-Let them know what to expect  \nThe construction proposal lays out your methods and recommended materials. Writing the proposal is the time and place for you to say what you will or will not do to complete the project.  \nDon’t cut corners simply to win the job. The proposal is your chance to showcase your skills. Don’t be shy about offering alternative methods and materials and revealing potential problems  \nwith the design. Design elements can look good on paper, but you know the real-world problems that builders solve every day.  \nBasically, writing a detailed proposal helps you decide if a project is feasible and can be completed at fair profit. It also provides the client with reasonable expectations.  \nBUILDXACT | How To Build A Winning Construction Proposal Page 2  \nTaking the time to estimate pays off  \nYou need a good estimate to bid even the most basic of jobs. A good construction proposal is no different. It also includes detailed task estimating. Of course, you want to note all the materials and labour needed for the project. But there’s more.  \nYour estimate needs to account for overhead to cover equipment rentals, any utilities your team will need and any additional indirect costs (you can’t forget to pay your salary!) .  \nYou also need to include a markup that ensures a fair profit. You should consider  \neach project an investment in the future of your business.  \nThere are many ways to calculate how much of your estimate should account for overhead and profit. Be consistent in how you do it and have a system for documenting past project proposals.  \nWhen you have a library of your past work at the ready, you learn from past mistakes and past successes. As you become more experienced, you refer to previous projects to guide you on setting correct percentages for overhead and profit.  \nBUILDXACT | How To Build A Winning Construction Proposal Page 3  \nTIME = MONEY  \nTIME = MONEY  \nEstimate time as well as materials  \nA complete proposal includes realistic timing that clearly shows how long tasks will take. You’ll want to include major milestones, like site preparation, foundation, framing, wallboard, etc. and the tasks needed for each.  \nA good schedule highlights all the dependencies in your project proposal.  \nA happy client knows before the first shovel of dirt how a change in one area can impact the overall timeline.  \nA proposal should lay out your process  \nfor handling variations, which not only changes how much things cost but also how long the job will take. Your process for approving variations should clearly show the impact on both. 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