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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

    PlanHub’s Blueprint Scanning Tool: Find Keywords Faster

    November 2, 2020

    Do you spend hours searching through projects or drawing files to find key terms related to your work? Or you know you saw a detail somewhere in the project drawings for a walk-in cooler but don’t know what sheet it was on. Or you specialize in walk-in cooler installation and want to find only projects […]

  • News

    PlanHub Expands Office to Fuel Growth

    October 30, 2020

    PlanHub expands to an additional floor at the Forum Building in West Palm Beach. Read the full article here

  • Subcontractors

    What Are Construction Specifications?

    October 28, 2020

    Construction specifications, or specs, provide the instructions for a construction project including the work and workmanship required. They tell you what to build, where to build it, and how to do it. Reading construction plans and specifications in construction is a valuable skill to have and can be easily learned. In this article, we’ll describe […]

  • News

    Mainsail Partners Invests $41M in PlanHub

    October 20, 2020

    Commercial construction bidding platform looks to invest in its product suite to better serve its customers and towards future management team expansion Read the full article here

  • Subcontractors

    Introducing PlanHub’s Bid Navigator – A Powerful Suite of New Construction Bidding Features for Subcontractors

    October 14, 2020

    PlanHub has rolled out a new suite of powerful features which make searching, bidding, and winning construction projects easier than ever for subcontractors across the nation.  The new tools, also known as the Bid Navigator, are direct additions to PlanHub’s bidding software and early access will be available to PlanHub Premier users. Core Features of […]

  • Subcontractors

    How to Find Construction Bid Opportunities

    October 7, 2020

    In order to build your construction contracting business, you need more work. Where can you find potential projects to bid? There are so many options that it can be overwhelming. Search “construction bid opportunities” on the internet, and you’ll find lots of sites available with projects to bid. There are lead sites, owner-hosted bid sites, […]

  • Suppliers

    Understanding Action-Over Insurance

    September 23, 2020

    It’s well-known that the construction industry is complex and requires layers of strategic insurance. The need for protective insurance relates to unique building circumstances, especially in heavy construction areas like New York. Many general contractors and subcontractors quickly become pros at insurance layering to cover all their bases, but some liability loopholes are notoriously tricky. […]

  • General Contractors

    PlanHub Co-Founder Becomes CSO

    September 22, 2020

    Kyle Conlan undertakes a new role as Chief Strategy Officer to focus on business growth strategy. “… We now have the flexibility to have Kyle apply his vast knowledge of the industry and use that insight to help us shape our future product road-map.” -Kevin Priddy, CEO at PlanHub Read the full article here

  • Subcontractors

    4 Tips for Hiring Masonry Subcontractors

    September 16, 2020

    As a general contractor, hiring a subcontractor is not a task you should take lightly. Since a subcontractor and their work directly represents you and your business, it’s important to ensure you are hiring quality professionals. When it comes to hiring a masonry subcontractor, it’s essential to perform the necessary research and review to ensure […]

  • Suppliers

    PPE for Summer Construction Projects

    August 19, 2020

    During the warmer summer months, completing construction projects can be hard work. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is still required for subcontractors and other construction workers to wear in order to stay safe and comply with OSHA’s requirements. However, these warmer months do require PPE specifically designed for heat. Keep reading to discover which PPE is […]

				
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