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Alex Boury

The tendering process in construction, also known as bidding, can be frustrating for both contractors and subbies. With time demands on already stretched estimating teams alongside a competitive field, it’s not surprising that mistakes in the construction tender process are common.  

When it comes to improving bid-winning performance in construction tendering, the key is looking at the entire process. 

In this blog, we are talking about internal construction tendering processes and procedures. Believe it or not, if they aren’t up to scratch, you could be missing out on a lot of new work for your construction business.  

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Alex Boury

The construction industry is traditionally known for its reliance on manual processes, siloed data and a slow turn towards digital transformation 

However, construction technology is currently experiencing a surge of innovation driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and big data.   

By integrating these technologies into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, construction companies are poised to unlock a new era of efficiency, profitability, and risk mitigation.  

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Alex Gillham

Construction content manager

Three-quarters of houses built in the UK by major housebuilders are by companies using Access COINS. Want to see why? Watch a five-minute COINS demo today.  

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Jane Davidson

With continued investment into the development and improvement of our software, Access Construction is now launching a new version of its popular ConQuest estimating system – Access ConQuest 7. 

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Jake Derry

Construction content writer

As the demand for new infrastructure and housing continues to rise, so too does the urgency to adopt sustainable practices within the construction sector and reduce total emissions.

In this article, we explore how specifying low carbon construction materials can help alleviate pressure on the industry whilst helping the planet and minimising waste.

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Jake Derry

In this article, we'll explore how sustainable processes can be integrated into projects more effectively, in a way that’s achievable for construction businesses.

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Jake Derry

Construction content writer

In this article, we explain what is ‘deconstruction’ within the construction industry. Alongside outlining its merits, drawbacks, and the pivotal role it plays in achieving sustainability within the sector, we explore how ERP helps construction firms perfect the deconstruction process.

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Shannon Riley

Access Construction highlights 10 key insights into the UK construction industry outlook in 2024. 

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Alex Boury

General Manager, Construction

The construction industry is currently facing a necessary evolution. 2023 saw continued trends towards a changing workforce, economic uncertainty, ongoing supply chain issues and sharply rising costs, forcing a substantial shift in the industry.  

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Alex Gillham

Access Construction Content Manager

Access Construction won ‘Company of the Year 2023’ and ‘ERP Solution of the Year 2023’ at the Construction Computing Awards on November 9th 2023, hosted at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in London. 

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