Contractors Resources

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Make more money on your jobs!

You get the call from the general contractor, congratulations, you got the job. The first thing that runs through your mind is "good we got it". Then reality sets in. Your second thought is what did I leave out to make me the low bidder? Common mistakes in the bid process are mathematical errors and not remembering extras that should be added to every job. Several of these mistakes can be overcome by simply using a spreadsheet program to do your quotes. You can use Microsoft Excel if you have it or there is a free program which is completely compatible with the entire Microsoft Office suite called OpenOffice. You can download it for free on our software page. We also can customize a spreadsheet for your particular trade. You can keep the quote, competitors prices, suppliers quotes, proposal & change orders all in one file. Then you can refer back to jobs quoted in the past. For more information on our spreadsheets please contact us HERE.

Call Before You Dig!

North Carolina state law requires anyone performing excavation to first call the statewide notification center's number before digging. Callers must then wait 48 hours while utilities locate and mark their underground facilities. Before excavating, dial North Carolina "One Call" at 1-800-632-4949.

Notification should be no less than two -- but no more than 10 -- working days before commencing excavation. The markings are valid for 15 working days from the date of the call to the notification center. Providing the correct spelling of the street name, pavement type, nearest cross-street and the area to be marked will assist the locators in marking the location of underground facilities within the required 48-hour time period.

If you prefer to submit tickets online, contact the notification center at 1-800-632-4949 or visit One Call online for details. The Web site also features legal information, newsletters, important links, membership information, mapping and more.