CSI Division 02
Existing Conditions Bid Management for Contractors
How can demolition contractors win commercial bids?
Existing conditions are the #1 source of commercial bid surprises. Hazmat, unknown subsurface, and surveys nobody read until day 1 of demo.
Trades inside Division 02
- • Demolition
- • Hazmat abatement
- • Site survey
- • Subsurface investigation
What's in Division 02
Selective demolition, structure demolition, site clearing, hazardous material abatement (asbestos, lead, mold), and subsurface investigation.
Where contractors lose margin
Hazmat surprises, abandoned utilities, contaminated soil, and disposal-pricing assumptions that don't match the actual landfill. Read the geotech and Phase I/II reports cover-to-cover.
How SMC runs this bid desk
Smart Movers Club operates an outsourced bid department for contractors in this division: we source qualified opportunities, run go/no-go qualification, review compliance and bonding requirements, coordinate the estimate, write and submit the proposal, and follow up after bid day.
Next steps
Frequently asked questions
What does Division 02 include?
Existing conditions work — selective and structural demolition, site clearing, hazardous material abatement, and subsurface investigation.
How do demolition subs avoid bid surprises?
Read every existing-conditions and hazmat report, walk the site, and document chain-of-custody assumptions for disposal.
Can BidEngine help demo contractors?
Yes — it extracts abatement scope, disposal requirements, and unforeseen-conditions language from the bid package automatically.