Construction Bid Success Round Table

Learn how successful contractors prepare winning bids—and receive direct coaching from experienced GCs and professional estimators.
About this Event

OPEN TO ALL SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTORS!

Join Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce

& GC Partners Present a Construction Clinic:

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Construction Bid Success Roundtable:

Why Bids Win, Why Bids Fail, and

How to Improve Your Chances of winning Awards

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Date: September 10, 2026 – From 1 to 3 pm

Address: Gather Building in Virginia Beach

249 Central Park Ave Suite 300, Virginia Beach

Event link: https://bidsuccesslab.eventbrite.com

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Speakers: Estimators from major construction buyers

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

Trades Education Certificate to all Class Particiipants:

SPECIAL CERTIFICATION:

Certificate of Completion will be awarded!

Each participant will receive a Special Certificate of Completion, signed and authorized by our GCs, that may be included in your supplier portfolio, capability statement, or qualifications package as evidence of your commitment to professional development and continuous improvement in construction bidding and procurement.

EVENT BACKGROUND

Why Attend?

Winning more construction contracts starts with understanding what general contractors are looking for.

Join construction estimating professionals for an interactive, small-group coaching session designed specifically for trade contractors and construction suppliers who are serious about growing their business.

Unlike a traditional workshop, this session begins by listening. Estimators want to understand the real challenges that prevent small businesses from bidding—or from winning after they submit a bid.

Through open discussion and practical coaching, participants will gain valuable insights into how bids are evaluated and what can be done to become more competitive.

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
Certificate of Completion Ceremony - Presided by Major State FGovernment Leader (TBA)

3:00 PM
Adjournment.

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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.

Join the session!

Learn how successful contractors prepare winning bids—and receive direct coaching from experienced GCs and professional estimators.

This is a hands-on discussion, not a lecture. Bring your questions, share your experiences, and receive practical guidance from professionals who review construction bids every day.

Who should attend?

• Trade contractors
• Specialty subcontractors
• Construction suppliers
• Small construction businesses looking to expand
• Companies interested in improving their success in public and private construction opportunities

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.

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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 20 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.

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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.

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Register now:

Event link: https://bidsuccesslab.eventbrite.com

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Sponsorship opportunities

Contact VACC at: [email protected]

We Thank Our Title Sponsor
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We Thank Our Gold Sponsor
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We Thank Our Small Business Sponsors
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