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PlanHub's General Contractor Directory for Subcontractors

In the construction industry, building strong connections is key to success. At PlanHub, our core mission is to help subcontractors connect with General Contractors (GCs) and Suppliers in their local markets. However, we recognize that the existing process requires subcontractors to first interact with a posted project before they can connect with the associated GCs […]

  • Subcontractors

    5 Ways Subcontractors Can Get on More Construction Bid Lists

    January 27, 2021

    One way for subcontractors to get more construction leads is to get on project bid lists. These bid lists provide subs with information on projects that are up for bid and searching for sub bids. It’s a great way to get leads sent to you instead of searching for them. The question is, how can […]

  • Subcontractors

    5 Tips for Performing Electronic Takeoffs

    January 21, 2021

    Gone are the days of using a scale ruler and highlighters to take off material quantities. These days contractors are performing their takeoffs electronically. Using electronic software to do material takeoffs saves time and improves accuracy. It also requires less industry knowledge, as the software often does most of the work. This tool allows companies […]

  • General Contractors

    What General Contractors Should Include in Every Invitation to Bid

    January 14, 2021

    General contractors often spend bid day contacting subcontractors and suppliers to see if they’re bidding on their project. This can be a time-consuming task and often is too-little-too-late. To get quality bids from subcontractors and suppliers, GCs should be using an invitation to bid (ITB) to advertise the bidding opportunity. This document tells subs and […]

  • Subcontractors

    How to Read Construction Plans

    January 7, 2021

    Before you put together a bid on a construction project, you’ve got to know the scope and the amount of work that’s involved. Information about the work to be performed is provided through construction drawings (plans) and specifications. Contractors use these documents to quantify the work and estimate what it will cost to complete the […]

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    PlanHub Bid Calendar – Never Miss a Deadline Again!

    December 9, 2020

    Busy contractors are always bidding, and often you need to bid on multiple projects simultaneously in order to keep your pipeline full. However, when you are busy bidding, it can be tough to track all the bid due dates, especially if several projects are bidding on the same day. When you have multiple projects on […]

  • General Contractors

    Add Terms and Conditions to Your Proposal

    November 24, 2020

    Construction proposals serve more of a purpose than just providing pricing information. Often, they become the basis for a contractual relationship between a contractor and their client. If this is the case, you’ll want to make sure your proposal contains some “small print” to help you protect your rights. The following are some suggestions for […]

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    Cameron Darby Appointed PlanHub CGO

    November 16, 2020

    Executive team expansion with new Chief Growth Officer to lead company vision Read the full article here

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    PlanHub Simplifies Pre-Construction Bidding

    November 16, 2020

    Below is a recent interview by Tech CompanyNews with Kevin Priddy, CEO at PlanHub. Read the full article here. Q: Could you provide our readers with a brief introduction to PlanHub? A: PlanHub is a cloud-based bid management application that facilitates the bidding process during pre-construction phase of construction projects. It’s a free way for general contractors […]

  • Subcontractors

    What Should a Construction Bid Look Like?

    November 11, 2020

    Construction bids come in many forms. Some are handwritten on preprinted forms, others produced by estimating software, and some are sent in the body of an email or even a text.While there is no standard form that a bid must abide by, some elements should be on every bid a company sends out. Having these […]

  • Subcontractors

    How to Put Together a Bid on a Construction Project

    November 4, 2020

    A bid aims to get the owner or general contractor to choose your company for the construction project. With this in mind, a bid is much more than just a price; it’s a marketing document that needs to persuade the reader to hire you. A bid is also an indication to your client of how […]

				
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