Call scripts
Cold call script for construction contractors
Talk their language and reference a real project or site. You want to be on the bid list, not to hard-close today.
The script
You call a developer or property manager to get on the bid list for upcoming work.
YouHi Marco, it's Luca from [your company] Costruzioni. I saw the permit filed for the Via Roma renovation — congrats. I run mid-size commercial fit-outs and wanted to ask: is your contractor set for that one?
ProspectWe're still gathering bids, actually.
YouThen I timed it right. We just finished a similar fit-out two streets over, on schedule. What's burned you most on past jobs — timeline slips or cost overruns?
ProspectTimeline, every time. Delays kill us.
YouThat's what we're known for holding. Can I get on your bid list and walk the site with you for 30 minutes so my number's real, not a guess?
ProspectSure, come see it.
YouGreat — I'll bring photos of the Via Verdi job and references. Does Thursday morning on site work?
ProspectThursday's good.
Make it land
- Reference a real permit, site, or project — it proves you're in their world.
- Ask what's burned them before (delays, overruns) and speak to that exact fear.
- Aim for the bid list and a site walk, not a same-call close.
- Bring proof: photos and references from a comparable local job.
If they push back
'We already have contractors we use.' — 'Understood — I just want to be your competitive quote. A second bid keeps everyone sharp and costs you nothing.'
How Tepio helps you run it
Tepio keeps each developer's active projects and bid status on the card, so you call at the exact moment a job is up for bid.
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