• Estimating & Bidding: The Basics | Public Works Web Series

    Webinar CA, United States

    #2: Estimating & Bidding: The Basics Click here to register. In Estimating and Bidding, the instructor drills down in detail on how to prepare successful bids. He covers the basics of preparing an estimate in a format generally used as an industry standard.  The use of Excel spreadsheets is key to this exercise. The Bid […]

  • Estimating & Bidding: Best Practices | Public Works Web Series

    Webinar CA, United States

    #3: Estimating & Bidding: Best Practices Click here to register. In Part 3 of the series, Mr. Duarte expands on key issues and problems often encountered during the bidding process. A sample bid will be examined and explained.  Some best practices and bidding strategy will be explained how it is used by the “pro’s”. Bid […]

  • Managing your Public Works Project | Public Works Web Series

    Webinar CA, United States

    #4: Managing your Public Works Project Click here to register. In Part 4 of Mr. Duarte’s series, the final session will answer the question, “OK, I got the bid, Now What?”   After submitting a winning bid and being awarded a prime or subcontract, there is a standard sequence of events and tasks that will […]

  • National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

    Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

    What is a Safety Stand-Down? A Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about safety. Any workplace can hold a stand-down by taking a break to focus on "Fall Hazards" and reinforcing the importance of "Fall Prevention". Employers of companies not exposed to fall hazards, can also use this […]

  • VCE Closed 12:00-2:00

    Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

    VCE will be closed 12:00-2:00PM for training.

  • 2 Year Anniversary Recovery Update – Camp Fire

    Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

    Town of Paradise Community Information Meeting Look for more information on the Town of Paradise website.

  • VCE Closed

    Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

    Happy Thanksgiving!

  • VCE Closed

    Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) 951 East 8th Street, Chico, CA, United States

    VCE will be closed for Christmas Holiday December 24, 2020 through January 1, 2021