FAQ

What is a commercial construction lead service?
CDCNews is the premier supplier of real-time data on commercial and multi-family construction projects. As a lead service, CDCNews provides information that allows architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers and other commercial construction industry professionals to better position their companies before the bidding process in the markets they serve.

What type of commercial construction projects do you publish?
CDCNews publishes publicly advertised commercial construction projects as well as private commercial construction projects. This information is gathered from our extensive network of industry contacts.

How does CDCNews acquire this data?
CDCNews' editorial staff is first rate. We employ hundreds of tenacious reporters to constantly gather and update information on public and private commercial construction projects using contacts at architectural firms, engineering groups, developers and government agencies.

Are commercial construction projects resulting from the Stimulus Bill included in CDCNews commercial construction reports?
Absolutely. Just add "FSP-Federal Stimulus Projects" to your keyword search to access projects receiving funding from the AARA bill passed by Congress earlier this year.

How accurate is the information CDCNews' provides?
CDCNews editorial content is extremely accurate, comprehensive and timely. Our reporters have spent years cultivating their sources, and they rely on these relationships to provide the most up-to-date content available.

I already subscribe to a commercial construction lead service provider. Why switch to CDCNews?
Many of our customers subscribe to more than one service to make sure they're effectively monitoring the market. Our superior editorial content is the main reason we've been the leader in regional commercial construction reporting for more than 35 years.

Does CDCNews publish bidders lists on its commercial construction project reports?
Yes. That's one reason we have so many subscribers. We have the ability to gather and publish contacts who control projects through completion. CDCNews supplies planholder lists, selected bidders and interested parties as well as the actual bid results and awarded contractors. These are just a few of the many benefits we offer our customers.

How up-to-date are CDCNews bid results?
When a bid opens, you'll typically know about it within 24 hours.

How often does CDCNews update its commercial construction project database?
CDCNews' subscribers typically log on several times a day to get new information-sometimes several times an hour.

How will I be notified of changes, updates or additions to commercial construction projects?
CDCNews searchable database, Lead Manager, allows you to customize your notification preferences. You are able to track projects, receive notification of changes, bid notices, and more.

How accessible does CDCNews make themselves available to its subscribers?
All of CDCNews subscribers are granted direct access and given phone and e-mail details of local reporters. If a subscriber has a question or need on a specific commercial construction project report, they can contact their personal reporter who will respond within 24 hours.

Can I try before I buy?
Yes! Prospective customers can sign-up for a free trial to CDCNews' Lead Manager service where we're confident you'll discover the value of CDCNews' Lead Manager immediately.