How do you find your project opportunities?

BidCentral is the largest source for construction projects in British Columbia. Managed by the non-profit BC Construction Association, it’s open to any company that serves B.C.’s construction industry.

“The purpose of BidCentral is to aggregate construction projects from all around the province in one place, where all companies can easily access the projects, documents and drawings and bidders’ lists,” says Adam Addlestone, Director of Business Development at BidCentral. It’s easy to get started with a free entry-level account, or companies can choose a Premium subscription that provides enhanced access to the project data (NRCA members get a 60 per cent discount).

“With a Premium account, you can access all of the tender documents and get notified about updates and changes as soon as they happen,” Addlestone says. “You can also access the bidders’ list to see who’s bidding on the project and which general contractor, trade contractors, manufacturers and suppliers are involved.”

Regular free webinars – about once every three weeks – show new users how to get the most out of the platform.

BidCentral also provides valuable pre-bid content, which describes projects that are coming down the pipeline

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but aren’t open for tendering just yet. “It’s a great way to find the new projects coming in your area, so you can follow them and get ready to bid,” Addlestone notes.

BidCentral is free to project owners, general contractors, architects and consultants, which ensures a steady stream of new projects are being posted.

“One of BidCentral’s most notable features is the invitation to bid,” advises Addlestone. “This is a really important network and opportunity builder. A general contractor can use the BidCentral directory to find subtrades and invite them to bid on projects with them. For example, if I’m in Prince George but I see a project in Williams Lake and don’t have the resources in Williams Lake, I can find an electrician in Williams Lake to bid on the project with me as a subcontractor.”

The BidCentral contractor directory Addlestone mentions above allows companies to create a business profile, enabling others to invite them to bid on projects or to request a quote from them. Addlestone works closely with the Northern Regional Construction Association (NRCA) on the service.

“We value the partnership we have with NRCA. They do a great job of advocating for the construction industry in the North and making sure relevant projects are on BidCentral. Members of NRCA get a 60 per cent discount on their BidCentral subscription,” he says.

Scott Bone, CEO of NRCA, is a huge fan of BidCentral. “This platform provides an essential service, making sure members can access project information in a timely and effective manner,” he says.

One of the many valuable features of BidCentral is “Opportunity Matching”, which matches subscribers with relevant projects based on keywords that they wish to be notified about – for example, electrical or mechanical or a product name or brand such as Moen. This feature provides significant value to subscribers, who are informed every time their product or service is specified.

Construction procurement in B.C. continues to shift. Finding the right projects isn’t just an operational necessity; it’s a business strategy. How are you identifying new markets, products, and services? How are you cultivating new partnerships and pursuing strategic opportunities for growth? BidCentral supports immediate access to projects and aligns with business development goals across your whole organization.

Don’t miss out on the billions of dollars of bidding opportunities in the Northern Region and the generational growth opportunities available. Get in touch with BidCentral today. l

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