Business
Bid Better, Build Better
Bigger does not always mean better, especially when it comes to bidding on construction projects. Be prudent in assessing what jobs to take and who to hire for them.
By Tim Holicky
November 10, 2023
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Business
by Tim Holicky
Tim Holicky is senior executive underwriter for the Construction Bond division at The Hartford.
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