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  • General Contractors

    Get Control Over Who Sees Your Project

    September 30, 2022

    PlanHub Premier Feature Spotlight:  Private Planrooms Sometimes you want projects to be public, to attract as much attention and response from subcontractors as possible — and other times, you know exactly who you want to invite to bid. PlanHub Premier was designed to give you all the flexibility with useful options to control who can […]

  • General Contractors

    Expand Your Project Pipeline with Lead Finder

    September 29, 2022

    PlanHub Premier Feature Spotlight:  Lead Finder Finding new project leads and keeping your new project pipeline filled is crucial to a healthy business. Yet, it can be time-consuming — and as a general contractor, there never seems to be enough time to go around. With PlanHub Premier, discovering new project leads has never been simpler. […]

  • General Contractors

    Announcing PlanHub Premier for General Contractors

    September 22, 2022

    We’re proud to announce PlanHub Premier — now with even more benefits and features to help general contractors get the bid coverage they need, reduce risks to their business, and develop winning proposals. Request Demo Check out included Premier features: Stay on top of projects with your dashboard. Centralized dashboard provides an easy-to-use overview of […]

  • General Contractors

    A Glance at Construction Manager vs General Contractor Roles

    August 31, 2022

    What is the difference between a construction manager and a general contractor? The two roles are very similar, and, in fact, can be performed by the same company at the same time. Contractually the two differ by the level of responsibility for the quality and performance of the construction  work. If you’re a general contractor […]

  • General Contractors

    Construction General Conditions: What They Are and How to Calculate Them

    August 29, 2022

    On most construction projects, the general contractor is responsible for providing professional services that assist all the contractors on site in performing their work. These professional services include supervision, temporary utilities, site security, safety controls, permits, and several other categories of costs. It’s important for general contractors to include these costs in their proposals, as […]

  • General Contractors

    Wrap Insurance: OCIP and CCIP Pros and Cons

    August 23, 2022

    Instead of each contractor and subcontractor on a project purchasing their own insurance, some project owners and general contractors use a product called a wrap or wrap-up policy. When trying to find new construction projects, These policies cover all work on all phases of a construction project and ensure that coverage remains stable throughout construction […]

  • General Contractors

    Effective Strategies for Negotiating Construction Contracts

    August 21, 2022

    Contractor relations are defined by contracts. Whether it’s with the project owner or subcontractor, a general contractor finds new construction projects to work on using construction bidding websites and negotiates several contracts for each project. Negotiating a fair deal for everyone involves clearly defining the problem, understanding each party’s needs and wants, and coming up […]

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    PlanHub made the list, again!

    August 18, 2022

    PlanHub earns second consecutive Inc. 5000 ranking #998 on the prestigious list PlanHub, a leading end-to-end pre-construction software platform for general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, has earned a place on the Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The company first made the list in 2021 with […]

  • General Contractors

    How to Bid on Cabinet Painting Jobs

    August 14, 2022

    If you’re looking to bid on cabinet painting jobs as a subcontractor, you have to know where to find new construction projects and how to price your work. The first step is to select the right project to bid. Construction bidding websites like PlanHub can help you find projects that fit your skills in your […]

  • General Contractors

    Where to Find Pool Subcontractors

    July 27, 2022

    When bidding on projects that have pools, it’s important to get a knowledgeable, experienced pool subcontractor. You want someone who has experience working in the location of your project, and who has the knowledge of every phase of a construction project, and who knows how to perform this specialized work. You can find luxurious pool […]

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