{"id":1590,"date":"2026-02-23T14:06:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T14:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marsbiminternational.com\/insights\/?p=1590"},"modified":"2026-02-23T14:06:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T14:06:39","slug":"how-general-contractors-use-bim-to-cut-costs-and-win-more-bids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marsbiminternational.com\/insights\/how-general-contractors-use-bim-to-cut-costs-and-win-more-bids\/","title":{"rendered":"How General Contractors Use BIM to Cut Costs and Win More Bids?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/marsbiminternational.com\/insights\/how-general-contractors-use-bim-to-cut-costs-and-win-more-bids\/#How_BIM_Cuts_Costs_for_General_Contractors\" >How BIM Cuts Costs for General Contractors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/marsbiminternational.com\/insights\/how-general-contractors-use-bim-to-cut-costs-and-win-more-bids\/#How_BIM_Helps_General_Contractors_Win_More_Bids\" >How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Bids?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/marsbiminternational.com\/insights\/how-general-contractors-use-bim-to-cut-costs-and-win-more-bids\/#The_BIM_Services_That_Deliver_the_Biggest_ROI_for_GCs\" >The BIM Services That Deliver the Biggest ROI for GCs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/marsbiminternational.com\/insights\/how-general-contractors-use-bim-to-cut-costs-and-win-more-bids\/#Beyond_Core_BIM_Additional_Services_That_Give_GCs_an_Edge\" >Beyond Core BIM: Additional Services That Give GCs an Edge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/marsbiminternational.com\/insights\/how-general-contractors-use-bim-to-cut-costs-and-win-more-bids\/#Building_Energy_Modeling\" >Building Energy Modeling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/marsbiminternational.com\/insights\/how-general-contractors-use-bim-to-cut-costs-and-win-more-bids\/#CAD_Digitization_and_Architectural_CAD_Drafting\" >CAD Digitization and Architectural CAD Drafting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/marsbiminternational.com\/insights\/how-general-contractors-use-bim-to-cut-costs-and-win-more-bids\/#How_to_Choose_the_Right_BIM_Partner_as_a_General_Contractor\" >How to Choose the Right BIM Partner as a General Contractor ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/marsbiminternational.com\/insights\/how-general-contractors-use-bim-to-cut-costs-and-win-more-bids\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>In today&#8217;s hyper-competitive construction market, General Contractors face relentless pressure from two directions at once: clients demanding faster, cheaper, and higher-quality project delivery and rivals undercutting bids by razor-thin margins. The firms that are consistently winning the most profitable projects and protecting their margins share one common advantage: they have made BIM a core part of how they operate.<\/p>\n<p>BIM is no longer a niche technology reserved for mega-projects or design-led firms. It is a practical, proven operational tool that General Contractors of all sizes are using every day to eliminate waste, prevent costly surprises, accelerate schedules, and present bids that clients genuinely trust. This blog breaks down exactly how GCs are using BIM to cut costs and win more bids\u00a0 and what services make the biggest difference in practice.<\/p>\n<p>BIM enabled projects report up to 40% reduction in rework costs and significantly higher bid success rates. The data is clear BIM pays for itself many times over.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_BIM_Cuts_Costs_for_General_Contractors\"><\/span>How BIM Cuts Costs for General Contractors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1596 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/marsbiminternational.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-BIM-Cuts-Costs-for-General-Contractors-1024x683.png\" alt=\"How BIM Cuts Costs for General Contractors\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marsbiminternational.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-BIM-Cuts-Costs-for-General-Contractors-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/marsbiminternational.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-BIM-Cuts-Costs-for-General-Contractors-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/marsbiminternational.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-BIM-Cuts-Costs-for-General-Contractors-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/marsbiminternational.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-BIM-Cuts-Costs-for-General-Contractors-1200x800.png 1200w, https:\/\/marsbiminternational.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-BIM-Cuts-Costs-for-General-Contractors-272x182.png 272w, https:\/\/marsbiminternational.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-BIM-Cuts-Costs-for-General-Contractors.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For a General Contractor, cost control is the difference between a profitable project and a painful one. BIM attacks construction costs at their root not by cutting corners, but by eliminating the inefficiencies, errors, and surprises that silently drain project budgets. Here is exactly where BIM makes the biggest financial impact.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> Slashing Rework Costs with Clash Detection<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Rework the process of tearing out and redoing work that was done incorrectly or in conflict with another trade is the single biggest discretionary cost on most construction projects. Research consistently places the cost of rework at 5% to 15% of total project value. On a $10 million project, that is between $500,000 and $1.5 million disappearing into avoidable mistakes.<\/p>\n<p>The root cause of most rework is coordination failure. A duct run clashes with a structural beam. A sprinkler line conflicts with a light fixture. A pipe penetration was never coordinated with the slab reinforcement. These are not unusual problems\u00a0 they are the everyday reality of construction projects built on fragmented 2D drawings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/marsbiminternational.com\/mep\/mep-coordination.html\">MEP BIM Coordination Services<\/a> resolves all of this before it ever reaches the site. Using coordinated 3D models of every building system, clash detection software identifies every conflict automatically and flags it for resolution in the digital model. When the project goes to site, the trades work from a model that has been virtually built and clash-cleared. The result is a dramatic drop in RFIs, change orders, and costly cut-and-patch fieldwork that eats into GC margins.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> Accurate Quantity Take-Offs and Cost Estimation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Traditional quantity surveying from 2D drawings is slow, prone to human error, and often produces quantities that drift significantly from actual construction requirements. Over-ordering drives up material costs and creates waste. Under ordering triggers urgent re-procurement at premium prices and causes costly schedule delays.<\/p>\n<p>BIM-based quantity extraction, derived directly from a coordinated 3D model, produces highly accurate material take-offs at every project stage. Because quantities are extracted directly from the model geometry, they update automatically as the design evolves\u00a0 giving GCs a real-time, reliable picture of material requirements that supports more precise procurement planning, tighter cost control, and more competitive bid pricing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> Reducing Waste Through Prefabrication<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Off-site prefabrication is one of the most powerful cost-reduction strategies available to General Contractors today. Prefabricating MEP assemblies, structural components, and modular building elements in a controlled factory environment dramatically reduces material waste, improves quality consistency, and cuts installation time on site\u00a0 where labour costs are highest.<\/p>\n<p>But prefabrication only works when the dimensions are right. Prefabricated MEP drawings developed from a fully coordinated BIM model ensure that every off-site fabricated assembly fits precisely into the available space when it arrives on site eliminating the costly dimensional surprises that occur when prefabrication is attempted without a reliable BIM foundation. Similarly, pipe spool drawings derived from BIM models ensure that piping systems are fabricated to exact dimensions and arrive ready for immediate installation, cutting on-site labour hours significantly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> Eliminating Schedule Overruns with 4D Planning<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Schedule delays are one of the most expensive problems a General Contractor can face. Liquidated damages, extended preliminaries, disrupted supply chains, and damaged client relationships are all consequences of projects running over time. Many delays trace back to the same source: inadequate pre-construction sequencing and trade coordination planning.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/marsbiminternational.com\/bim\/4d-scheduling.html\">4D BIM scheduling<\/a> links the 3D model directly to the construction Programme, creating a time-phased simulation of the entire build sequence. GCs can visualize work zone conflicts, identify sequencing issues, optimise trade handover points, and stress-test their programme against different scenarios\u00a0 all before mobilisation. When construction begins, the 4D model acts as a live reference that keeps site teams, subcontractors, and project managers aligned on sequence, milestones, and progress.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> Cutting Costs on Renovation and Retrofit Projects<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Renovation and retrofit projects carry unique cost risks because the existing building often holds surprises\u00a0 walls that are not where the old drawings say they are, structural elements that have been modified, or MEP services running through spaces earmarked for new construction. These unknowns, discovered on site rather than at the design stage, are a primary driver of cost overruns on refurbishment projects.<\/p>\n<p>Scan to BIM services eliminate this problem by capturing the existing building with millimetre-accurate 3D laser scanning and converting that data into a fully coordinated BIM model. GCs working from a Scan to BIM baseline know exactly what they are dealing with before the first trade mobilises\u00a0 enabling accurate pricing, confident programming, and zero tolerance for unexpected change orders.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> Saving Time and Money with BIM Automation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many of the most time-consuming tasks in a BIM workflow clash reporting, drawing extraction, schedule updates, quantity exports\u00a0 can be automated using scripting tools. BIM automation and scripting services build custom workflows that remove repetitive manual tasks from the BIM process, freeing up skilled team members to focus on value-adding coordination and problem-solving activities. For GCs managing multiple concurrent projects, automation is the lever that makes BIM scalable without proportionally scaling cost.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_BIM_Helps_General_Contractors_Win_More_Bids\"><\/span>How BIM Helps General Contractors Win More Bids?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cost control keeps projects profitable. But winning bids in the first place is what grows a GC business. BIM has become one of the most powerful bid-winning tools available to General Contractors\u00a0 not just because clients increasingly require it, but because it fundamentally changes the quality and credibility of everything a GC puts in front of a client at tender stage.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Standing Out in Competitive Tenders<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>When clients review multiple bid submissions, they are looking for evidence that a GC truly understands the project its complexity, its risks, and the specific challenges of delivering it. A BIM-based bid submission provides that evidence in a way that traditional documentation simply cannot match.<\/p>\n<p>A coordinated 3D BIM model included with a tender submission shows the client exactly how the GC intends to build the project demonstrating a level of pre-construction planning and project understanding that immediately differentiates the bid from competitors relying on 2D drawings and written method statements. Clients see a GC who has done the hard thinking before contract award, not after.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Demonstrating Clash-Free Coordination<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>One of the biggest fears a client has when awarding a construction contract is that the project will be derailed by coordination failures MEP clashes, structural conflicts, design discrepancies that generate expensive change orders and schedule delays after the contract has been signed.<\/p>\n<p>A GC who presents a fully coordinated, clash-detected BIM model at tender stage removes this fear entirely. By showing that multi-discipline BIM coordination has already been completed and all conflicts resolved in the digital model, the GC is effectively guaranteeing the client a smoother, more predictable construction process. In a competitive tender, that level of pre-construction diligence is a compelling differentiator that clients and project managers consistently reward.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Presenting Visual Construction Programmes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Clients are not always construction professionals. A 200-line Gantt chart tells a GC everything and a non-technical client very little. A 4D BIM schedule translates the construction programme into a compelling visual simulation that any client can understand: they can literally watch their building being constructed, phase by phase, week by week, and see exactly how the GC plans to deliver it on time.<\/p>\n<p>This kind of visual communication builds client confidence, demonstrates programme credibility, and makes GC bids memorable not just in the eyes of the client, but in the minds of the wider project team evaluating the submission.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong> Meeting BIM Mandates and Client Requirements<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The reality of the construction market in 2026 is that BIM is increasingly mandatory. Government procurement frameworks in the UK, Australia, Singapore, and parts of the United States require BIM compliance as a baseline qualification for major public projects. Increasingly, private sector clients in the commercial, healthcare, and infrastructure sectors are following suit\u00a0 specifying BIM execution plans, Level of Development requirements, and model handover standards in their tender documents.<\/p>\n<p>General Contractors without BIM capability are simply disqualified from these opportunities. Those with a mature, multi-discipline BIM capability covering architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines\u00a0 are positioned to pursue and win the most valuable projects in the market with confidence.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong> Pricing Bids with Greater Confidence and Accuracy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Bid pricing is a balancing act. Price too high and you lose on cost. Price too low and you win a loss-making contract. The sweet spot a competitive price that still protects your margin requires accurate project knowledge that most GCs simply do not have at tender stage when working from incomplete 2D documentation.<\/p>\n<p>BIM changes this equation fundamentally. Model-based quantity extraction produces accurate material take-offs that underpin precise bid pricing. Clash-detected coordination models identify and eliminate hidden cost risks that are typically covered by contingency provisions allowing GCs to price contingency more tightly and compete more aggressively without sacrificing margin. And 4D schedule simulations validate programme assumptions, giving GCs the confidence to price preliminaries accurately rather than padding them to cover unknown sequencing risks.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong> Building a Reputation for Delivery Excellence<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Winning one bid is valuable. Building a reputation that wins bids consistently\u00a0 including repeat work from satisfied clients and referrals from project managers who have seen your BIM capability in action is what transforms a GC business.<\/p>\n<p>BIM-enabled GCs consistently deliver projects with fewer disputes, better quality outcomes, and higher client satisfaction. They are the firms that clients call first for the next project and recommend to colleagues and developers in their networks. A strong track record of BIM-enabled delivery becomes a self-reinforcing competitive advantage that compounds over time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_BIM_Services_That_Deliver_the_Biggest_ROI_for_GCs\"><\/span>The BIM Services That Deliver the Biggest ROI for GCs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Based on real project experience, the following services consistently produce the highest return on investment for General Contractors:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>MEP BIM Coordination the single biggest rework reducer on any project involving complex services<\/li>\n<li>4D BIM Scheduling he most powerful tool for programme control and client communication<\/li>\n<li>Scan to BIM essential for renovation, retrofit, and any project involving existing structures<\/li>\n<li>3D BIM Modeling the foundation that enables all other BIM services and quantity extraction<\/li>\n<li>Prefabricated MEP Drawings unlocks off-site manufacturing savings and installation efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Construction Documentation ensures model accuracy flows through to every drawing set issued to the trades<\/li>\n<li>BIM Automation and Scripting scales BIM efficiency across large or multiple concurrent projects<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beyond_Core_BIM_Additional_Services_That_Give_GCs_an_Edge\"><\/span>Beyond Core BIM: Additional Services That Give GCs an Edge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Steel, Rebar, and Precast Detailing<\/h3>\n<p>For GCs managing structural concrete or steel-framed projects, steel detailing, rebar detailing, and precast detailing services produce fabrication-ready structural drawings directly from the coordinated BIM model. This eliminates the errors that arise when fabricators interpret 2D engineer drawings independently and dramatically reduces the back-and-forth RFI cycle that slows structural packages down on site.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Building_Energy_Modeling\"><\/span>Building Energy Modeling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sustainability requirements are tightening on projects across every sector. Building energy modeling services allow GCs to support clients in meeting energy performance targets, green building certifications, and whole-life cost commitments adding a sophisticated, value-added dimension to bids that increasingly separates leading GCs from the field. For eligible commercial projects, energy tax deduction modeling can also unlock significant federal tax benefits for building owners a powerful value-add that progressive GCs are using to differentiate their proposals at tender stage.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CAD_Digitization_and_Architectural_CAD_Drafting\"><\/span>CAD Digitization and Architectural CAD Drafting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many renovation and infrastructure projects are still governed by legacy paper drawings or non-digital as-built records. CAD digitization and conversion services transform these legacy documents into accurate digital formats that can be incorporated into BIM workflows\u00a0 ensuring that historical building data is not a barrier to modern project delivery. Architectural CAD drafting services complement this by producing high-quality 2D drawing sets from BIM models, meeting the documentation standards required on every project.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_the_Right_BIM_Partner_as_a_General_Contractor\"><\/span>How to Choose the Right BIM Partner as a General Contractor ?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most General Contractors do not build or need a large in-house BIM team. The more practical and commercially sensible approach is to partner with a specialist BIM outsourcing provider who brings deep multi-discipline expertise, scales to your project pipeline, and delivers consistently high-quality outputs at competitive cost.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When evaluating a BIM partner, look for the following qualities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Full multi-discipline scope: <\/strong>The partner should handle Architectural, Structural, and MEP BIM under one roof so you are never left managing multiple vendors and the coordination gaps between them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proven construction sector experience: <\/strong>Look for a track record across the project types you pursue commercial, healthcare, industrial, infrastructure, residential \u2014 not just design-focused work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>BIM standards knowledge: <\/strong>Your partner should be fully conversant with the BIM execution plan requirements that clients and government frameworks increasingly mandate, including ISO 19650 compliance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Revit-certified teams and current software: <\/strong>Ensure the partner&#8217;s modelers are genuinely proficient in Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, and other tools relevant to your project delivery workflows.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Responsiveness and delivery reliability: <\/strong>The partner needs to meet your timelines, especially during the high-pressure coordination phases of large projects when delays have direct programme consequences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data security and confidentiality: <\/strong>Your project data is commercially sensitive. The partner must have robust data protection protocols and a demonstrable track record of handling confidential project information responsibly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The construction market in 2026 rewards General Contractors who work smarter. BIM is the tool that makes smarter construction possible\u00a0 cutting the hidden costs that quietly erode project margins and providing the technical credibility and pre-construction rigour that clients use to decide who wins their most valuable projects.<\/p>\n<p>From MEP coordination and 4D scheduling that protect project budgets and programmes, to coordinated 3D models and visual simulations that make bids stand out in competitive tenders, BIM delivers measurable value at every stage of the GC workflow. The firms investing in BIM capability now either in-house or through expert outsourcing partnerships are the ones who will dominate the construction market in the years ahead.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are just beginning your BIM journey or looking to deepen an existing capability, the right time to act is now. The GCs winning the most profitable work today are not waiting. They are building with BIM and winning because of it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today&#8217;s hyper-competitive construction market, General Contractors face relentless pressure from two directions at once: clients demanding faster, cheaper, and higher-quality project delivery and rivals undercutting bids by razor-thin margins. 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