glock40 14 Report post Posted September 26, 2005 Just want to know if anyone uses The Blue Book building & contrsuction? How well do you do with it and how does it work for the much smaller guys 3 man crews. here is the link if people are not sure what I am talking about www.thebluebook.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John T 744 Report post Posted September 26, 2005 Hey Glock40, Say hello to Me,Smith & Wesson.lol OK bad cop joke and I never really liked my Smith&Wesson 9 mil. anyway. IF I had a choice I would take a Sigssauer 9 over a my Smith and the Glock which is known to jam up. So where were we??Oh yea the BlueBook. A contractor in my area uses the Bluebook and he likes it. He landed a $6000 job from it which more then pays his cost for the year which I think he stated that it cost around $1400 yr to advertise there. I could be wrong about the $1400. It is something that may be worth looking into. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beth n Rod 1,279 Report post Posted September 26, 2005 You can be listed in it for free, but the ads cost money. Beth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John T 744 Report post Posted September 27, 2005 Thats right. This Person has an ad in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PWkid 79 Report post Posted September 27, 2005 I have 2 ads in the blue book and they want a 2 year comitment.I have a 1/2 page ad in south florida and 1/4 page in north florida.The ads cost me $240.00 a month.I have gotten several calls from the ads and have put in some big proposals but have yet to land one.I think if your wanting to get into commercial work and large jobs its a good way to get your name out there.Hopefully after the 2 year commitment I will be busy enough not to have that monthly thorn poking me in the side. my .02 worth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celeste 341 Report post Posted September 27, 2005 We went with the ad w/ 2 year commitment - we've had some contact but no jobs yet, however, we also signed on with them AFTER this year's book was out - our ad will run in the next book. We do have an ad on the website and get leads that way but so far, nothing we've tried to mess with yet. It's not a bad investment I don't think since one commercial job in 2 years will pay for the cost 10 times easily - around $1400 sounds about right. Celeste Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Robison 14 Report post Posted September 27, 2005 I have talked with someone who advertises with them. I have seen the last 3 leads they have gotten. The leads seem very vague. Like "School addition" 30,000 sq ft building. But this job has not started, nor has the land been cleared. They are asking for everything, plumbers, electricians............ Yes pressure washing will be a part of this, down the road. In summary the leads seem very vague, but I guess the potential is there. Not going to invest at this point. Jeff Robison Titan exterior 678-360-2518 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celeste 341 Report post Posted September 27, 2005 Hey Jeff - is that Southern High School? We got one like that for that particular school. It's right here in Graham :) Danged if I could find ANYTHING that looked like a PWing need though. Celeste Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Robison 14 Report post Posted September 27, 2005 No it was not, here in Atlanta. But these are the types of things I have seen. Nothing expressly needing pressure cleaning. I am not into new construction and just did not see the pay off. Remember a lot of people are also getting the same leads as well, making it an immediate competitive (low profit) bid. I have someone who wants me to split the ad costs and split any resulting work. That is the reason I have wanted to see the bids. The sales rep was supposed to send me any bids while I was making my decision (5 weeks, no bids that he has sent!!!) Jeff Robison Titan Exterior Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glock40 14 Report post Posted September 27, 2005 Wow thanks for the reply guys, I can say for sure yes it is 1,400 a year and the guy wants me to sign for 1 year but I get a free ad if I sign for 2 years making it 2800 bucks$$$$$.... I was told by the sales rep you can 5 leads online from there web site if you register free at no cost. Well I did receive 3 leads but they are very very and I mean very vague ill post one below so you all can see it. Title: Walgreens Enfield CT (New) Location: Elm St Enfield, CT 06082 Bids Due: 09/30/05 @ 3:00 PM Scope of Work: New Construction to Begin 10/15/05 Notes: Invited to Bid: 09900-Painting Contractors Additional Categories: 02200-Site Development 08400-Storefronts 02220-Demolition Contractors 08700-Hardware--Builders' Finishing Har 02300-Excavating Contractors 08710-Door Operating Devices & Controls 02700-Paving Contractors 08800-Glass & Glazing Contractors 02770-Concrete Contrs.--Sidewalks/Floor 09200-Drywall Contractors 02815-Fences 09300-Tile Contractors 02900-Landscape Construction 09500-Acoustical Contractors 04900-Mason Contractors 09650-Floors--Resilient [Contractors] 05120-Structural Steel Fabricators 09680-Floors--Carpets & Rugs 05210-Joists--Steel 09720-Wall Coverings & Wallpapers 05300-Decking--Metal 09900-Painting Contractors 05400-Framing Systems--Light Gauge 10150-Partitions--Toilet & Cubicle 06100-Carpentry Contractors 10520-Fire Protection Equipment & Syste 07050-Caulking Contractors 10820-Bathroom Accessories 07200-Insulation Contractors--Cold & He 12480-Mats & Matting 07300-Roofing Materials 15400-Plumbing Contractors 07304-Roofing Contractors 15500-Heating Contractors 07460-Siding Contractors 15600-Refrigeration Equipment 07600-Sheet Metal Contractors & Fabrica 15700-Air Conditioning Contractors 07620-Flashings 15950-Air & Water Balancing 07800-Fireproofing Contractors 16050-Electrical Contractors 08100-Doors--Hollow Metal Doors & Frame 16500-Lighting Fixtures & Equipment 08210-Doors--Wood Solid & Veneered Internet Access to Plans, Specifications and Bid Documents So thats what the internet email version looks like when you are asked to bid. thanks guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FullBlast 14 Report post Posted September 28, 2005 Wow that is vague!!!! Don't even tell you what your biding on does it?? Or did I miss something??? Thats crazy!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
