General Contractors

Welcome to a powerful new resource designed to help general contractors become more efficient, find new business, become more competitive, and remain in complete control throughout the pre-construction and bidding process.

I’m a general contractor. -How can eContractorBids.com help me?

Expand your list of bidders

Locate new subcontractors, material suppliers and other vendors eager for your business in any market throughout the eContractorBids.com network. Instantly send bid invitations – giving the business you select the ability to instantly view that project’s details and submit a detailed bid based on the specs you entered. Learn more

Compare pricing online

Our Online Marketplace allows you to post the exact specifications of your project and compare “apples to apples” pricing from the vendors of your choice online. Each selected vendor “accepts” or “substitutes” the specifications you entered, giving you the tools needed to accurately compare “apples to apples” pricing. The result is side-by-side comparison bids that are all based on the same specifications, saving you countless hours and thousands of dollars. Learn more

Compare more bids

No matter the type of project, you’re certain to get more qualified bidders – and more competitive bids too. You have the power to determine on a case-by-case basis who you want to give access to – leaving you in complete control. Learn more

Eliminate unnecessary costs

Eliminate unnecessary travel expenses. Significantly reduce your printing and distribution costs. And save time/money gathering bids and finding new customers– Instead of multiple meetings, phone calls, and driving around to gather sub-contractor, you can post the details of your project online, select the vendors of your choice, and review returned bids online. Set your bid-deadline and review pricing on your schedule. Save time and money by reviewing new “good-fit” job leads from the convenience of your computer. Our Online Marketplace can help you save 1%-5% on your vendor and consumer marketing expenses. Learn more

Cut printing and distribution costs

Save time and money with online distribution of plans, and specs. View them online. Download them to your computer. Print them on your own desktop printer, or to scale on a large format plotter in your office. Subs have the ability to download the specifications they need. The cost savings that our members have reported from reduced printing and distribution is measured in thousands. Learn more

Update & distribute plans/specs

This gives general contractors the ability to distribute project plans, specs, addendum’s, and other updated documents to vendors securely and efficiently. As changes and job updates occur, the project can be updated and an automatic email is sent to all subscribers affected by the change. Communication tools such as this, make it easy to share information electronically – ensuring that everyone receives the information on a timely basis. You can also determine which vendors have viewed the updates to ensure all vendors have the most recent plans and specs. Learn More

New consumer jobs

Consumers from a variety of sources come to eContractorBids.com to find contractors and get pricing for their project from our reputable local contractors. Our interactive network allows consumers to send contractors simple inquiries, ballpark estimate requests, detailed bid requests, and more using the power and speed of the internet. Residential members have reported revenue increases from 10K-350K in the first year using eContractorBids.com. Learn more

Online optimization

To remain competitive in today’s market, businesses need to have online presence. eContractorBids.com invests heavily into online optimization and promoting reputable local contractors online and offline. We build each member a detailed company profile (effectively a mini website) that is optimized on Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other major search engines to drive consumer awareness and new business’s to your doorstop. We provide valuable, local internet exposure for one low affordable price.

Ratings and referral system

Our ratings system provides reputable contractors with a new and different approach to word-of-mouth advertising and customer referrals. We give quality contractors published proof of their reputation by posting past customer ratings and reviews on a neutral 3rd party resource available t 24/7. -Creating a viral effect reaching a larger audience to maximize customer referral and word of mouth business. Learn more

Work with local representative

We truly are with you every step of the way. Our network is locally owned and operated by talented local entrepreneurs with the security and stability of a resourceful parent company. If you ever require assistance, you can rest assured that someone will be there to help every step of the way. Learn more

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Money Saving Benefits:

• Get bids from a wider, more qualified pool of subcontractors and suppliers
• Save up to 1%-5% using our Online Marketplace
• Quickly update jobs and distribute plans and specs instantly to all parties
• Affordable long-term investment with measurable ROI in a rapidly growing market of online consumers.

Time Saving Benefits:

• Receive detailed pricing online from the vendors of your choice organized into side-by-side comparisons with less scheduling meetings, driving around, phone calls, etc.
• Review new “good-fit” job requests from qualified consumers from the convenience of your computer before meeting the customer or visiting the job site
• Local representative working with you to close jobs and follow up with customers
• Documented and backed up data of all communications, project pricing and updates with verified read-receipts

Credibility Benefits:

• Valuable internet exposure in a massively growing market of online consumers
• 7-point certified contractor recognition in local community
• Promote reputable local contractors and actively support a better building industry
• Advertise and promote your company’s news, updates, and special offers
• Set yourself apart from the competition by posting past customer ratings on a neutral 3rd party’s website. Develop a database of happy customer ratings to help with customer referrals, justifying a higher price, and help set yourself apart from the competition

Advertising Benefits:

• Advertise your business on Google, Yahoo, and other major search engines in a growing market of online consumers
• Promote customer referrals and your superior product/services with the contractor rating system
• Measurable online marketing campaign that produces profitable results for one low monthly cost

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Membership Terms

Members are required to sign up online, agree to the terms and conditions, and membership bylaws.

Questions and Suggestions?

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions please contact us today.