Read construction periodicals to become familiar with the people,
companies and issues in your area. The following can be found at public
libraries or by subscription.
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Contractor News & Views – local San
Diego-based monthly packed with projects, contractor profiles, local
political issues, training opportunities, and more. It’s free and
worth reading. Log on to
www.contractor-news.com
or call Mike Caples, at (619) 286-6300, or write to 9921 Carmel
Mountain Road #231, San Diego, CA 92129.
- San Diego
Daily Transcript – one of two local “legal
notice” papers – the other being the San Diego Business Journal – and
the one the construction community has traditionally gone to for
notices of upcoming projects as well as construction and real estate
news. For a free two-week trial subscription, call 800-697-NEWS or
619-232-4381. It is also available by subscription online at
www.sddt.com.
They also have a very strong Bid Plan Room online (for details see
step #10).
- Dodge
“Green Sheet” – well-known national
publication with ten regional “Construction Link” versions, lists
private and public projects out for bid in California including the
San Diego area.
www.dodge.construction.com
or 858-279-5330.
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Engineering News Record – ENR – a national
McGraw Hill publication, which by many is considered the “bible” of
the industry. While only occasional San Diego projects, companies and
issues are covered, ENR keeps you up-to-date with all the latest
industry trends and news. You can also read it online at
www.enr.com.
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