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    Instantly Find What you Need With Keywords

    April 22, 2023

    PDF Scanner makes finding what you need easier and more convenient using keyword searches. Do you spend hours searching through projects or drawing files to find key terms related to your work? Do you remember seeing a detail somewhere in the project drawings for a walk-in cooler, but can’t seem to locate it again? Or […]

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    How Earthquake Proof Buildings Are Built

    April 22, 2023

    Earthquakes can cause devastating damage to homes and buildings, causing countless injuries and even death. Making buildings safer from these disasters is of prime importance in many areas of the world. Earthquake proof construction materials and techniques can be implemented and help prevent property damage and injury. These techniques are based on either strengthening the […]

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    The Construction Site Preparation Process Explained [+ Checklist]

    April 21, 2023

    The first step in constructing a new building is site preparation. This process involves first documenting the condition of the site, determining what work needs to be completed, protecting the site and surrounding properties, and then clearing and excavating as required. Site work and excavation contractors need to understand what is involved in each step […]

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    Top 10 Sustainable Building Materials

    April 21, 2023

    This list of the top ten sustainable building materials includes materials drawn from nature that are renewable, are recyclable, or that use scrap or waste from other processes to make new materials. Some are materials you’ve heard of, and probably used before, while others may be new to you. Using sustainable building materials can help […]

  • Subcontractors

    Strategies for Contractors to Deal with the Cement Shortage

    April 21, 2023

    Concrete and cement are the second most used substances on the planet, next to only water. With this popularity, it’s no wonder rising prices and rumors of a cement shortage are rocking the construction industry. With new infrastructure projects set to come online, a shortage of cement could significantly affect the scheduling of these projects […]

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    Streamline Your Takeoff Process, Faster.

    April 19, 2023

    The accuracy of estimates and bids hinges on a single crucial step: takeoff. During this process, quantities of materials are measured, counted, and listed based on given plans. However, relying on traditional tools like paper printouts, rulers, and calculators is inefficient.  Takeoff, It’s the step where you measure, count and list quantities of materials based […]

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    Top 10 OSHA Violations for 2022

    April 18, 2023

    Each year OSHA releases the top safety violations from the year before. Some of these are perennial favorites, unfortunately. To ensure that your company doesn’t fall prey to these issues, here’s a look at each of these top violations and what employers need to do to ensure that they comply.   Providing Fall Protection The […]

  • Subcontractors

    Finding Targeted Opportunities to Increase Revenue Growth

    April 16, 2023

    “PlanHub provides me with a wider scope of opportunities. I send 10 bids a month and I’ve increased revenue by 15%.” – Tony Hise, Owner & General Manager at Executive Concrete Polishing Solutions   Summary Challenges Expanding relationships with general contractors Finding the right projects Solutions Flexible search to find the right trades and sub-trades Ability […]

  • Subcontractors

    Use Our Takeoff Tools with Your Imported Projects

    March 7, 2023

    Now you can do even more Don’t you wish you could use our convenient digital takeoff tools for all your projects? Well, now you can, simply by importing them into your PlanHub platform. If you are in a free trial period or a Premier user, here’s how you can save time and prepare your takeoff […]

  • Subcontractors

    Activity Dashboard

    March 2, 2023

    Visualize everything you need to know at a glance — on a single screen We’re always looking for ways to provide greater value to our customers. Now subcontractors have a real time overview of all the data that matters to your business on a convenient, easy-to-read dashboard. The dashboard is divided into five key sections, […]

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