# Business Development

> Construction business plan templates and bid documents: contractor business plans, proposals, feasibility studies, RFQs, RFPs and supplier prequalification.

- URL: https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/business-development/
- Publisher: Essential Construction (https://essential.construction/)
- Products in this category: 35

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Construction business plan templates and business development documents for winning new work. Find business plans for general contractors, pool builders and roofing companies, along with project proposals, quotation proposals, feasibility studies, requests for quotation and pricing, and supplier prequalification forms. Made for owners, estimators and business development managers growing a contracting business.

## What's in business development

Business development in construction means finding, qualifying and winning the right projects. The documents here support each step:

- **Planning the business**: business plan templates for construction, pool and roofing companies.
- **Qualifying opportunities**: project feasibility templates for testing whether a job or development makes sense.
- **Pricing and buyout**: requests for quotation and pricing, and schedules of rates.
- **Winning the work**: project and quotation proposals and simple contracts.
- **Building a supply chain**: supplier prequalification forms.

Owners use the business plans to set direction and secure finance. Estimators and business development managers use the proposal, RFQ and prequalification templates on each pursuit.

## Popular business development templates

- [Business Plan Template – Construction Company](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/business-plan-template-construction-company/): a full plan for a general contracting business.
- [Business Plan Template - Construction Company (Pools)](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/business-development/business-plan-construction-company-pools/): a 14-chapter plan for pool builders.
- [Business Plan Template – Roofing Company](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/business-plan-template-roofing-company/): a plan tailored to roofing contractors.
- [Project Feasibility Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/business-development/project-feasibility-template/): test a project before committing to it.
- [Request For Quotation (RFQ)](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/request-for-quotation-rfq/): collect comparable prices from suppliers.
- [Request For Pricing (RFP)](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/request-for-pricing-rfp/): ask subcontractors to price a defined scope.
- [Quotation Proposal Template - With Plan](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/proposals/quotation-proposal-template-with-plan/): present price and approach together.
- [Construction Supplier Prequalification Form](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/business-development/construction-supplier-prequalification-form/): vet suppliers before you rely on them.

## Related categories and guides

Business Development sits within [Pre-Construction](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/). For more bid documents see [Proposals](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/proposals/), [Presentations](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/presentations/) and [Estimating](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/).

From the Academy: [Starting A Construction Business](https://essential.construction/academy/tutorials/starting-a-construction-business/), [Growing Your Construction Business](https://essential.construction/academy/tutorials/building-your-construction-business/) and [Networking Tips for Construction Professionals](https://essential.construction/academy/tutorials/networking-pro-tips-for-construction-professionals/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What should a construction business plan include?

Most plans cover a company overview, services and target markets, competition, marketing and sales approach, operations and staffing, equipment and insurance, financial projections and funding needs. Lenders and partners will look closely at the financials and the experience of the management team.

### What is business development in construction?

It is the work of finding and winning projects that fit the company: building relationships with owners and designers, tracking opportunities, deciding which bids to pursue, and preparing proposals and presentations. Good business development focuses on the right work, not just more work.

### What is the difference between an RFQ and an RFP?

A request for quotation asks suppliers or subcontractors for a price on a clearly defined item or scope. On this site the RFP template is a request for pricing used the same way for subcontract scopes; elsewhere RFP often means request for proposal, which also asks for approach and qualifications.

### Are these templates editable?

Yes, they are designed to be filled in and adapted with your company details. File type varies by product, so check the format listed on each product page before downloading.

## Templates and files in this category

- [Quotation Proposal Template -With Plan and Draft Contract](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/proposals/quotation-proposal-template-with-plan-and-draft-contract.md?v=1675277636): Quotation Proposal-With Plan,Scope of Works,Bill of Labor and Materials and Initial Contract
- [Business Plan Template – Construction Company](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/business-plan-template-construction-company.md?v=1793667498): Ready to edit Business Plan Template for your Construction Company.
- [Schedule Of Rates](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/schedule-of-rates.md?v=1793716524): Schedule of rates template to agree unit rates for labor, equipment and materials with subcontractors. Word document. $2.99, or free with a 14-day trial.
- [Request For Pricing (RFP)](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/request-for-pricing-rfp.md?v=1793667194): Editable construction RFP template to request pricing or proposals from contractors, designers, suppliers and subs. $4.99, or free with a 14-day trial.
- [Business Plan Template – Construction Company (Pools-14 Chapters)](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/business-development/business-plan-construction-company-pools.md?v=1741210055): Ready to edit Pool Construction Business Plan with Explanation on each Chapter.
- [Request For Quotation (RFQ)](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/request-for-quotation-rfq.md?v=1671253487): When you start a project it typically involves soliciting pricing. Whether it’s to obtain pricing from a contractor, designer, supplier or subcontractor a request for pricing or RFP is a standard practice amongst the industry.…
- [Quotation Proposal Template – With Plan](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/proposals/quotation-proposal-template-with-plan.md?v=1633522909): Quotation Proposal w/ Scope of Works, Plan and Detailed Bill of Labor and Materials
- [Residential Professional Building Contract](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/finance/residential-professional-building-contract.md?v=1631600459): Use this residential construction building contract on your project to protect all parties on a project.
- [Project Feasibility Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/business-development/project-feasibility-template.md?v=1793716788): Determine if your development is feasible with this useful spreadsheet.
- [Safety Hats – 50+ Construction Graphics](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/safety-hats-50-construction-graphics.md?v=1630598841): Construction Graphics and HD photos-Safety Hats You can use these compilation of graphics and high definition photos of hard hats on your design works/presentations, to inform, educate, or persuade your target audience.
- [Architecture Firm Presentation Template – Red and White](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/presentations/architecture-firm-presentation-template-red-and-white.md?v=1633414937): Use this red and white professional architecture presentation to create consistency and present a professional image to clients, internal and external stakeholders.
- [Safety Clothing and Vests – 50+ Construction Graphics](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/safety-clothing-and-vests-50-construction-graphics.md?v=1630704596): Construction Graphics and HD photos-Safety Clothings and Vests Use these compilation of graphics and high definition photos of construction clothings and vests on your design works/presentations, to inform, educate, or persuade your target audience.
- [Simple Home Repair Contract](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/legal/simple-home-repair-contract.md?v=1634794292): Proposal with contract template for your Home Repair projects.
- [Business Plan Template – Roofing Company](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/business-plan-template-roofing-company.md?v=1793667340): Ready-to-edit roofing company business plan with suggested content for strategy, partners and growth goals. Editable – $4.99, or free with a 14-day trial.
- [Construction Project Proposal (Grey and Green)](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/proposals/construction-project-proposal-grey-and-green.md?v=1633311218): All in one Company Profile and Construction Project Proposal. All colors/themes are editable including the graphics to suit any of your company logo/brandings.
- [Construction Proposal Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/business-development/construction-proposal-template.md?v=1653408838): Use this proposal template to clearly outline to customers the services that you will be providing.
- [Construction Company Profile Presentation](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/proposals/construction-company-profile-presentation.md?v=1655334631): Use this company profile presentation template to get more work.
- [Architecture Firm Presentation Template – Professional Brown and Light Grey](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/presentations/architecture-firm-presentation-template-professional-brown-and-light-grey.md?v=1682099052): Use this brown and light grey professional architecture presentation to create consistency and present a professional image to clients, internal and external stakeholders.
- [Simple Project Proposal Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/business-development/simple-project-proposal-template.md?v=1668228595): Use this simple project proposal to outline the services that you will be providing to a prospective client.
- [Three Year Procurement Plan](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/three-year-procurement-plan.md?v=1619411909): As an organization it’s important to understand how much work you have in front of you. This can include both potential and guaranteed work. This can assist with staffing and resource planning. This spreadsheet will…
- [SWOT Analysis](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/swot-analysis.md?v=1793715113): SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis is a framework used to evaluate a company's competitive position and to develop strategic planning.
- [Architecture Firm Presentation Template – Green](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/presentations/architecture-firm-presentation-template-green.md?v=1633588445): Use this green and white professional architecture presentation to create consistency and present a professional image to clients, internal and external stakeholders.
- [Construction Supplier Prequalification Form](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/business-development/construction-supplier-prequalification-form.md?v=1619413287): As an organization it’s important to avoid hiring contractors that can’t perform the work that you need them to. One way of avoiding this is through a prequalification process. This prequalification form will allow suppliers…
- [Safety Belts and Harness – 50+ Construction Graphics](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/safety-belts-and-harness-50-construction-graphics.md?v=1630598570): Construction Graphics and HD photos-Safety Belts and Harness Use these compilation of graphics and high definition photos of construction Safety Belts and Harness on your design works  /presentations, to inform, educate, or persuade your target audience  
- [Company Profile Presentation – Real Estate and Construction](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/presentations/company-profile-presentation-real-estate-and-construction.md?v=1633311868): Company Profile Presentation-For Real State and Construction Industry
- [Letter of Intent – Real Estate Business](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/legal/letter-of-intent-real-estate-business.md?v=1634794696): A letter of intent is a non-binding agreement between people who desire to enter into a real estate transaction. It contains terms and conditions that are clear to both the buyer and seller. Terms and…
- [Supplier & Subcontractor Register](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/supplier-subcontractor-register.md?v=1760897391): Keep track of all of the suppliers, subcontractors and vendors on your project.
- [Construction Presentation Template – Orange](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/presentations/construction-presentation-template-orange.md?v=1631919487): Use this orange construction presentation to create consistency and present a professional image to clients, internal and external stakeholders.
- [Interior Design Proposal](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/proposals/interior-design-proposal.md?v=1634794136): Ready to customize  proposal for you Interior Design Services.
- [Construction Proposal – Grey and Fuscia](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/proposals/construction-proposal-grey-and-fuscia.md?v=1620009465): This short construction proposal will help you gain new work. This document provides the key heading and body styling for you to create your own document. This is a word document so will work with…
- [Construction Presentation Template – Blue](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/presentations/construction-presentation-template-blue.md?v=1631919594): Use this blue construction presentation to create consistency and present a professional image to clients, internal and external stakeholders.
- [Construction Presentation Template – Black and Yellow](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/presentations/construction-presentation-template-black-and-yellow.md?v=1631920006): Use this black and yellow construction presentation to create consistency and present a professional image to clients, internal and external stakeholders.
- [Construction Proposal & Agreement](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/proposals/construction-proposal-agreement.md?v=1642939610): Construction Proposal with Contract
- [Construction Presentation Template – Blue and Yellow](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/presentations/construction-presentation-template-blue-and-yellow.md?v=1631920681): Use this blue and yellow construction presentation to create consistency and present a professional image to clients, internal and external stakeholders.
- [Architecture Firm Presentation Template – Professional Light Grey](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/marketing/presentations/architecture-firm-presentation-template-professional-light-grey.md?v=1631920989): Use this light grey professional architecture presentation to create consistency and present a professional image to clients, internal and external stakeholders.