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Can We Crack TENDERING in Construction? | Episode 53
Season 3, Ep. 53
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In this episode, Dan and Curt are asking one of the biggest questions in the industry by business owners: "can we crack tendering in construction". From endless bid submissions and razor-thin margins to relationship-building, procurement processes, and winning work in an increasingly competitive market, is there a better way to do it? This is our story with tendering and we feel like there's a lot to learn from this weeks chat.
Hard Hat Chat is your no-nonsense take on the UK construction industry, hosted by Dan Carey (founder, Core4) and Curt Hull (General Manager, Core4). Expect honest insights, industry talk, great guests, and a bit of banter from the front line of the world's most important sector.
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