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  • General Contractors

    How Can Construction Companies Recruit More Women?

    March 3, 2023

    We don’t have to tell you that there is a severe labor shortage in the construction industry. It’s been making headlines for years. After the pandemic, however, things have gotten worse. Every business is finding it hard to find willing workers. Projects are being delayed due to lack of labor and businesses are having to […]

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    Getting Out of Long-term Price Contracts

    March 3, 2023

    While a long-term contract may seem like the holy grail to contractors, they can also be quite confining. Sure, you have a steady stream of income, but what happens when costs go up and your profit margin shrinks? If this has happened to you, it may be time to get out of the contract. The […]

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    General contractor Industry Report Webinar

    March 1, 2023

    We all want a crystal ball to predict what the future holds. PlanHub has got something even better. Last week we released our 2022 Construction Industry Report looking at aggregated data from 26,000 general contractors and 270,000 subcontractors. In addition, we conducted in-depth surveys in December with 465 general contractors to ask them questions about […]

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    Preconstruction Tools Made Simple for General contractors

    January 30, 2023

    View Release on Cision/PR Web West Palm Beach, FL – January 31, 2022 – PlanHub, the leading cloud-based software as service (SaaS) preconstruction solution, officially announced the expansion of its end-to-end general contractors’ platform. The simplified, cloud-based tool will be a one-stop shop to help general contractors improve collaboration with subcontractors and material suppliers, find new […]

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    3D Printing in Construction: Benefits and Uses

    January 30, 2023

    What if instead of months to complete a new construction project it could be done in weeks? 3D printing can offer that kind of savings. In addition to time savings, it also reduces material costs, improves site safety, and allows designers to think more creatively.  This construction technology, which has been around for decades, is […]

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    Rent, Buy or Lease? Construction Equipment Options

    January 28, 2023

    Construction equipment is an expensive, but necessary, cost for most contractors. When it comes to owning equipment there are three options: renting, buying, and leasing. Determining which option is best for your company depends on the type of equipment you use and the financial position of your company. Equipment ownership options When it comes to […]

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    PlanHub Expands Bid Coverage for Madewell Construction

    January 27, 2023

      “This company is less than 10 years old, so it’s kind of the perfect storm with the company growing and PlanHub coming around to help increase our coverage.”  TJ Andrade, Bid Coordinator, Madewell Construction   Summary Challenges Expand network and bid coverage Break through the local market and increase volume of out-of-state projects Solution […]

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    Selecting the Best Construction Software for 2023

    January 27, 2023

    According to PlanHub’s 2022 Construction Industry Report, 91% of general contractors and 82% of subcontractors are looking to implement new technology in 2023. For many that will include construction software. Construction software can be used to simplify several everyday tasks, including accounting, estimating, bid management, and project management. According to our report, here’s how companies […]

  • General Contractors

    7 Keys to a Successful Construction Company

    January 26, 2023

    Only 37.6% of construction companies that started in March 2011 survived 10 years later, according the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The industry has the highest failure rate and up to 25% of companies fail within their first year of operation. When so many businesses in the industry are failing, it pays to look at what […]

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    Top 9 Coolest Buildings of 2023

    January 25, 2023

    Architecture, design, and construction are truly art forms. If you have any doubts, these 9 cool buildings will convince you. Inclusion at its finest – Abrahamic Family House Although the predominant religion in the United Arab Emirates is Islam, a new interfaith complex is providing access to sacred spaces for Muslims, Christians, and Jews. The […]

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