Beyond the Lowest Bid: How to Choose Trades That Bring More to Your Projects

Great projects start with great trade partners, but choosing the lowest bid doesn't always deliver the best value. In this informal conversation, explore how to look beyond emailed bids and evaluate what trades really bring to your projects, from solving problems and protecting schedules to reducing callbacks and making your job easier. Learn how in-person conversations, better questions and clearer expectations can help you compare subcontractors beyond price and make more informed decisions about who gets the work. Walk away with practical strategies for selecting trade partners based on performance, service, trust and long-term value.