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    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 […]

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    How to Become a Subcontractor

    August 7, 2022

    Becoming a trade subcontractor can be a rewarding venture. You get to be your own boss, choose the work you do and who you work for, and, hopefully, make money doing it. If you’re thinking of becoming a construction subcontractor, here’s how to get started. 1. Decide what services you’ll provide The first step is […]

  • Subcontractors

    How to Start a Plumbing Business

    July 27, 2022

    The construction industry is facing a labor shortage, and plumbers are in high demand. If you’re a licensed plumber and want to start your own small business, here are the steps you, as a master plumber, need to take to get started. 1. Choose the services you’ll provide The first step in starting your own […]

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    How to Bid on a Drywall Job

    July 27, 2022

    Let’s take a detailed look at the steps required to bid drywall work. 1. Choose the right project Before quoting a drywall project, you must know the best projects to bid for your company. Subcontractor bidding sites like PlanHub can help you find more projects that fit both your skills and location. 2. Review bid […]

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    COVID-19: Changing the Construction Bid Process

    July 15, 2022

    It comes as no surprise that COVID-19 has changed almost everything in the world, including how we do business. Those industries that are heavily focused on face-to-face interactions, such as the construction industry, are having to develop new ways to engage in processes that are vital in the industry, such as the provision of construction […]

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    5 Smart Ways to Get Free Construction Leads

    July 8, 2022

    Over the past few months, business has been highly unpredictable. Although there are many factors at play, this trend is majorly attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many industries have suffered the detrimental effect of the coronavirus effect and the construction industry is not an exemption. In the wake of this pandemic, there is light at […]

  • Subcontractors

    9 Benefits of Modular and Prefab Construction

    July 1, 2022

    What is Modular Construction? Modular construction is a process where buildings are constructed offsite, under controlled plant conditions, using the same materials and designed to the same codes and standards as conventionally built facilities – but in about half the time. Buildings are produced in “modules” that when put together on site, reflect the identical […]

  • Subcontractors

    How to Bid a Paint Job

    June 30, 2022

    Bidding a paint job begins with selecting the right project to bid on. Subcontractor bidding sites, like PlanHub, can help you find projects that fit your skills in your geographical area. Once you’ve selected a project to bid, you’ll review the bid documents, perform a material takeoff, get pricing from your suppliers, estimate labor, add […]

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    How to Bid Flooring Work

    June 25, 2022

    Bidding flooring work begins with selecting the right project to bid on. Subcontractor bidding sites like PlanHub can help you find projects that fit your skills in your geographical area. Once you’ve selected a project to bid on, you’ll review the bid documents, perform a material takeoff, get pricing from your suppliers, estimate labor, add […]

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    How to Start a Landscaping Business

    June 20, 2022

    Do you like to get your hands dirty in the soil? Do you enjoy working outside with plants and trees? Starting a landscaping business is a great way to do what you love and make money doing it. Before you get started, though, let’s look at the steps you need to take to start your […]

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