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The Cheapest Bid Isn't Always the Lowest Cost Project

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:30:03 GMT

The Cheapest Bid Isn't Always the Lowest Cost Project

What Owners Need to Look for Beyond the Bottom Line

When construction bids come in, it’s natural to look at the bottom line first.

If one contractor is significantly less expensive than the others, choosing that number can seem like an easy decision. Sometimes it is. A low bid can absolutely be a good bid.

But before making that decision, it’s important to understand why the numbers are different.

Two contractors can look at the same set of drawings and come back with very different prices. Not necessarily because one is charging more, but because they have made different assumptions about what the project will require.

A good construction decision isn’t simply about choosing the lowest number. It’s about understanding what is - and isn’t - included in that number.

BEFORE COMPARING BIDS BASED ON PRICE ALONE, HERE ARE FIVE QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING:

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CMGC in Action: How Early Planning Delivered at Black Rock Elementary

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:54:59 GMT

CMGC in Action: How Early Planning Delivered at Black Rock Elementary

A Real World Example of Planning Early, Procuring Early and Building Efficiently

We talk a lot about the benefits of bringing the general contractor into a project early.

Better planning. Better coordination. More control over the budget. Fewer surprises during construction. But what does that actually look like when it works?

LSE Builders Group's recent project at Black Rock Elementary for St. Vrain Valley School District is a great example.

The project involved an audio visual refresh of 33 classrooms, including demolition of the existing systems, electrical modifications, low-voltage work, new data connections, installation support, and testing.

Through the CMGC process, LSE was able to plan the work well before construction began, identify procurement needs early, and develop a sequencing plan with our subcontractors.

The result: the project was completed on budget and on schedule.

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A Beautiful Project with an Important Lesson

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:21:55 GMT

A Beautiful Project with an Important Lesson

Why Custom Spaces Benefit from Early GC Involvement

LSE Builders Group recently completed the University of Colorado Bookstore project in the core and shell space at the new Limelight Hotel in Boulder.

The finished project turned out beautifully. The space included several custom, high-impact features: a brick-veneer feature wall with a large integrated screen, custom casework and countertops for racks and displays, and an acoustic cloud-ceiling feature that helped complete the character of the space with a warm, Colorado aesthetic.

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Early GC Involvement Prevents Change Orders

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:01:05 GMT

How Early GC Involvement Prevents Change Orders

Construction with Fewer Surprises

Everyone Hates Change Orders!

Owners hate the surprise costs.
Architects hate the redesign and added administration.
GCs hate dealing with avoidable changes in the field.

Some change orders are legitimate. An owner may decide to add scope. A hidden condition may be discovered. A project may encounter something that could not have reasonably been known in advance.

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Early GC Involvement Saves Time & Money

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:33:00 GMT

How Early GC Involvement Saves Time & Money

Construction projects today are more complex, expensive, and time-sensitive than ever.

Yet many still follow an outdated approach: design first with little to no contractor input, then price the project after key decisions have already been made. That process often leads to blown budgets, delays, and frustrating project experiences.

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