The Competitive BID

Goal = WIN the BID

Challenge = include everything drawn for the lowest price

Another Challenge = what if what’s drawn/designed doesn’t pass engineering (we see this often)

GC says = Just bid as drawn, we all need to bid the same design, apples to apples (doesn’t matter if apples are rotten)?

Next Step = Bid with BIG RED Flags, include an ALT that passes engineering (more expensive), and/or don’t bid at all.

What was the goal again?  Oh right…lowest price.  But, is the lowest price the best value?  Usually no.

Bring on design/build Custom design & engineered heavy timber frame structures.

Do the best you can + be awesome (jb)

Timber Frame Shopping…Done. What’s Next?

Ok, you’ve picked out your timber framer and soon you’ll have your new timber frame home.  Many more decisions still need to be made, important decisions.

Now, let’s finish up on the inside.  One of my favorite rooms to design & shop for is the kitchen.

Cabinetry, custom designed and hand crafted just like your timber frame (of course). Let’s go, Vermont Custom Cabinetry.

Counter tops?  I’m thinking soapstone, let’s check in with Glenn Bowman and see what he thinks?

Maybe a soapstone sink also…Yes, I like that idea.

Lighting Design?  Yes, another area I like, alot.

How about  Hubbartdon Forge, lighting with some weight, to balance out those timber beams.

Hand-forged wrought iron, made in Vermont, can’t beat that.

This pretty pendant is hanging over my dining room table LOVE it.

Ok, more shopping…

FLOORING = Vermont Hardwoods & The Flooring Mill

Country Red Birch is on sale, through the month of November, great to hear!

Eastern White Pine is always a hit.

OK, shopping is done…for now.  Maybe next time we’ll venture over into New Hampshire?

Comments welcome