Owners & Developers
Contractor & Supplier Sourcing Services for Owners & Developers
Post projects to connect with contractors & suppliers for stakeholder engagement, contractor qualification, site walkthrough participation, materials sourcing, and bid solicitation.
Trusted by Thousands of Construction Professionals Nationwide
Industry-Leading Preconstruction Network
Why Owners & Developers Choose PlanHub
PlanHub was able to drum up a lot of interest for our project with contractors in a very short timeframe. The contractors who attended the site walkthrough clearly arrived with a good understanding of the project. We recommend PlanHub’s services to other developers without hesitation, and will be using their services for several additional developments in our pipeline.
Trevor Farrell
Director, Bricmore Property Investments
Engage
Engage Stakeholders Early for Better Project Outcomes
Start conversations before procurement begins to improve planning, uncover risks, prequalify GCs, and drive stronger subcontractor participation.
Early Stakeholder Engagement
Bring the right stakeholders in early to shape smarter project decisions from the outset.
- Start Conversations Early: Engage contractors during planning to gather input, identify risks, and strengthen overall project strategy.
- Prequalify Contractors: Promote prequalification requests to all contractors on PlanHub, or a select group aligned with your project scope, location & requirements.
- Improve Site-Walkthrough Attendance: Build early contractor awareness & interest to drive higher turnout, better questions, and more informed participation.
Source
Source Smarter Materials and Product Solutions
Connect with manufacturers & suppliers early to explore cost-saving alternatives, innovative materials, and energy-efficiency before making key project decisions.
Material & Product Sourcing
Discover better products and solutions before you finalize project specifications.
- Explore Cost Savings: Identify alternative building systems & product solutions that can reduce material costs without compromising performance or quality.
- Access Innovative Products: Connect with suppliers offering new technologies and solutions to enhance your project outcomes.
- Strengthen Project Specs: Incorporate manufacturer & supplier insights early to develop more informed, efficient, and competitive project specifications.
Solicit
Maximize Competition & Build a Stronger Vendor Pool
Reach more contractors & suppliers when soliciting bids, whether you’re entering a new market, expanding your vendor pool, or seeking stronger participation.
Bid Opportunity Promotion
Advertise bid opportunities to a wider, more comprehensive network – at no cost to you!
- Increase GC Participation: Promote bid opportunities to general contractors outside of your invite list to increase bid competition & minimize reliance.
- Support Downstream Awareness: Increase visibility across subcontractors & suppliers, since they are the real labor & material price-makers bidding to your GCs.
- Build Your Vendor Pool: Identify & qualify new partners, build relationships, and diversify your vendor pool in any market or niche.
Trusted By
Hundreds of thousands of contractors
and Suppliers Nationwide
FAQs
Can I use PlanHub before my project is ready to bid?
Yes, you can post and update projects on PlanHub before bidding begins and throughout the bidding process to engage contractors and suppliers sooner, increase visibility, support site walk-through and pre-bid meeting attendance, and drive stronger project outcomes.
How does PlanHub help me find and engage contractors?
PlanHub puts your project in front of a large network of general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, helping you generate early interest, increase visibility, and drive stronger participation.
How does PlanHub help me qualify contractors?
PlanHub helps you promote contractor qualification opportunities by sharing your requirements in the project details. For bidding projects, you can also include a separate qualification document in the planroom, so contractors and suppliers understand what is needed to participate.
Do I stay in control of my project and contractor selection?
Yes, you control how your project is represented, what instructions are included, and whether your opportunity is shared broadly or with a more targeted contractor audience. PlanHub helps increase visibility and contractor engagement, while you communicate directly with interested contractors and make all selection decisions.
Can PlanHub help with sourcing materials & products from manufacturers & suppliers?
Yes, PlanHub’s audience includes manufacturers, distributors, and wholesale & retail suppliers across the construction ecosystem. When your project is shared through PlanHub, it also gains visibility with supplier audiences who can fulfill your product, material, and procurement needs.
Build Smarter Projects Before Breaking Ground
Submit your project to connect with qualified stakeholders, improve early engagement, and drive stronger participation & outcomes from planning through bidding.
