General contractors
Connect With Over 400,000 Subcontractors and 30,000 Suppliers
Find qualified subcontractors and suppliers across nearly 400 trades, send unlimited ITBs, and prequalify your shortlist before anyone bids.
The PlanHub Network, the searchable database of subcontractors and suppliers you may know today as the Directory, gives you coverage on every trade the job needs and the tools to turn that coverage into partnerships that carry into your next project. Post a project, set your criteria, and move into preconstruction with a team you trust.
Trusted by Thousands of Construction Professionals Nationwide
Everything You Need to Build Your Team
You need coverage on every trade, confidence in who is bidding, and a way to keep the good ones for next time. All three sit in one platform, so you can go from posting a project to comparing bids without switching tools or chasing referrals.
How It Works
Reaching the full PlanHub Network takes one step. You can instantly reach tens of thousands of subcontractors and suppliers by either clicking on the “Network” button in the main navigation menu to view a yellow pages-style directory of profiles or by directly posting a project.
Assemble a team for your next project with these steps:
Post your project on the platform
Apply advanced filters for project type, location, and trades to surface the best lead
Set prequalification criteria to narrow to the most qualified fits before they bid
Send ITBs directly to subcontractors and suppliers, or match automatically with everyone who meets your criteria
Compare bids side by side with the Bid Leveler and build your team
From there, your shortlist feeds straight into the rest of PlanHub’s general contractor bid management software, so you can compare bids, assemble the team, and move into takeoffs and stakeholder communication without leaving the platform.
Key Features
Find the partnerships your projects need without spending the week on referrals and cold calls. The hours you get back go into the work that actually wins jobs, and the connections you make are yours to reuse on the next project.
Expanded Reach
Reach hundreds of thousands of qualified subcontractors and tens of thousands of suppliers in one search.
Set Your Criteria Once: Define project type, location, and trades, then match automatically with the subcontractors that fit
Cover Every Trade: Fill the trades your job depends on without chasing referrals for the hard ones
Know Before They Bid: Apply prequalification criteria so your shortlist is vetted from the start
Unlimited Projects, Unlimited ITBs
Cast as wide a net as the job requires, with no cap on projects or invitations.
Send In One Click: Invite qualified subcontractors and suppliers to bid on any project, directly from their profile
Let Smart ITBs Work: Match automatically with qualified partners by trade and region instead of building every list by hand
Never Hit A Limit: Post as many projects and send as many ITBs as you need, so bid coverage is never a budget decision
Comprehensive Trade
The commercial subcontractor directory covers nearly 400 trades, which means you can staff a wide range of projects from one place. Whether the job calls for demolition and site construction, metal and steel construction, or preconstruction planning and supervision, the professionals you need are already searchable by trade and region.
Search by trade yourself, or let automatic matching bring qualified subcontractors and suppliers to you based on the criteria you set for the project. The same coverage applies on the materials side, so a construction supplier directory and a subcontractor network live behind one search rather than two.
Customizable Invitations to Bid (ITBs)
Tailor invitations to bid for each project and each trade the job requires. Add prequalification criteria so subcontractors are qualified before they bid, then send ITBs directly or get matched automatically based on the preferences you set. Because there are no ITB limits, you can stay confident that you will connect with the subcontractors and suppliers the project needs.
Reuse your ITB templates instead of rebuilding them for every project, and keep every document in one platform so you can move faster and run more projects at once.
PlanHub Subcontractor Directory vs Competitors
The PlanHub Network is one of the largest on the market, and it sits inside a platform that covers the rest of preconstruction, so you can put the network straight to work. Competitors may help you find subcontractors or help you build estimates. Here you move from smart ITBs through bid comparison to project management without changing tools.
- Over 400,000 subcontractors and 30,000 suppliers
- Filter easily by trade, location, and qualifications
- Create ITBs, send them in one click, and prequalify subcontractors, all in one place
- Follow up and match automatically with qualified subcontractors and suppliers
- Collaborate with your team and compare bids side by side
Once your team is assembled, keep going on the same platform: build takeoffs, put together estimates, and manage preconstruction without exporting anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does the PlanHub Subcontractor and Supplier Directory do?
The PlanHub Network gives you 400,000+ subcontractors and 30,000+ suppliers across nearly 400 trades, so you can find providers qualified to support your projects. Post a project and submit ITBs directly through the platform to reach them and start building working relationships that last.
Who is the Subcontractor and Supplier Directory meant for?
It is built for general contractors looking for qualified, reliable partners on their projects. Post a project, send ITBs, and you are in front of thousands of professionals who can help you assemble a winning team.
Is there a limit to the number of ITBs you can send within the network?
No. Send ITBs directly to subcontractors and suppliers, or apply mileage filters and automated ITB notifications to make sure your projects get comprehensive bid coverage.
Does the Subcontractor and Supplier Directory cost extra with the PlanHub subscription?
No, it is already included in the Pro, Premier, and Enterprise subscription tiers. You can post projects to your own local network within your service radius for free, and a subscription opens up the wider national network along with features like takeoff and estimation.
Is the Subcontractor and Supplier Directory available with all PlanHub subscriptions?
The complete national network is available on the Pro, Premier, and Enterprise subscriptions. You can still post projects and reach your local network for free.
How does PlanHub's Subcontractor and Supplier Directory compare to other providers?
It is one of the largest networks on the market, and it comes surrounded by the rest of the tools you need, which makes for a single platform instead of a stack of them. You can post projects, connect automatically with qualified subcontractors, run takeoffs and estimates, and move into project management without leaving.
Expand Your Network, Send ITBs Today
Build lasting connections with qualified subcontractors and suppliers who meet the criteria that matter most on your projects. Post a project, send customizable and automatic ITBs, and start matching with the partners you will want again next time.
With one of the largest networks on the market and a full suite of tools behind it, you can move faster, finish more projects, and grow the business while you do it. Sign up today and start growing your network.
