Resource Highlight: MCAA’s Management Methods Bulletin on How Do I Pick a Project?

December 5, 2025

When choosing which projects to bid on, mechanical construction contractors must evaluate several factors to ensure the project is a good fit for the company and has a high probability of success. MCAA’s Management Methods Bulletin, How Do I Pick a Project?, explores the factors that go into making an informed decision that will increase your company’s chances of successfully winning the bid and completing the project. It’s just one of MCAA’s educational resources that are free to MCAA members as a benefit of membership.

The bulletin explains how to:

  • Assess project fit
  • Review project details
  • Evaluate financial aspects
  • Consider the client and project owner
  • Assess risk factors
  • Examine competition
  • Evaluate internal resources
  • Review legal and compliance considerations
  • Consult stakeholders
  • Make an informed decision

For a full list of available Management Methods Bulletins, visit the Management Methods Bulletins page.

Find all of MCAA’s educational resources in the Resource Center.

Have Questions or Need Personal Assistance?

Contact MCAA’s Frank Wall.

Related Articles
MCAA’s Virtual Trade Show connects our contractor members with the members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council.…
Nearly 200 students from 33 MCAA student chapters will be attending MCAA26. Those still on the hunt for a summer internship or their first post-graduation full-time position are actively scoping out MCAA’s GreatFutures Job Board. Post your job today and be sure to stop by the ‘Hire Me’ Job Fair outside the Manufacturer/Supplier Exhibit to meet with potential candidates in person!…
At its July 18–19, 2025 meeting, the MCAA Board of Directors reviewed and advanced a series of proposed bylaws changes designed to modernize membership classifications and ensure the long‑term sustainability of Association funding. MCAA members will be voting on these changes at MCAA26.…
In Part 2 of the Construction Helmet Research Program video series, we take a closer look at the partnership behind the data.…