Where Projects Come From

Welcome

Hello, and welcome. This is Super Structures General Contractors — a national general contractor headquartered in Powhatan, Virginia — here to help you and your clients build something that lasts. We're glad you're with us, and we look forward to connecting with you.

Let me tell you why Where Projects Come From pays off down the road. Here's the part that actually matters on the job: Build several pipelines — relationships and GC bid lists first, then plan rooms (ConstructConnect, BuildingConnected, PlanHub) and public portals (SAM.gov) — and qualify every lead for size, scope, and a customer who pays. Learn it well and it's one more tool nobody can ever take from you.

You can't bid work you never see. Pros build multiple pipelines.

Where the work is

• Relationships — the #1 source. GCs invite subs they trust; build a reputation and a contact list.
• Plan rooms & bid boards — online services where GCs/owners post projects: ConstructConnect, Dodge, BuildingConnected, PlanHub, iSqFt, BidClerk. Many have free sub-level access.
• Public bid sites — government work is posted openly: SAM.gov (federal), plus state/county/city procurement portals.
• General contractors directly — get on their bid lists by introducing your company and trades.
• Owners/developers, property managers, and repeat clients — direct negotiated work (often the best margins).
• Networking — local builder associations (AGC, ABC, NAHB), supply houses, and trade events.

Start small and qualify

As a beginner, chase work you can actually do and get paid for — right size, right scope, reachable, and a creditworthy customer.

Takeaway: Build several pipelines — relationships and GC bid lists first, then plan rooms (ConstructConnect, BuildingConnected, PlanHub) and public portals (SAM.gov) — and qualify every lead for size, scope, and a customer who pays.

Educational overview — bid requirements vary by owner and jurisdiction; always follow the specific invitation-to-bid and instructions to bidders.