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Calculating the ROI of a Bid Management Software Key Takeaways An effective digital bid management software optimizes processes from finding bids to creating accurate takeoffs and estimations. To calculate the ROI of your bidding process, subtract the labor costs from the value of the bids that you win. Bidding management software can help you increase […]
How To Move from Residential to Commercial: A Certification & Insurance Checklist Key Takeaways Moving from residential construction to commercial construction requires special considerations, such as a larger number of stakeholders, different insurance requirements and necessary permits, and more complex project timelines. Commercial contractors must account for stricter regulatory scrutiny and large-scale financial management. When […]
Executive Summary The bidding landscape in 2026 has changed significantly, as the process requires more detailed and customized bids to stand out from the competition and exceed general contractors’ expectations. Crucial bid strategies for contractors include using data-driven insights to decide if a project is worthwhile for your business, guide your bid creation, and ensure […]
How to Bid on Landscaping Jobs Key Takeaways Strategic landscaping bids are key to maintaining a sustainable business model that allows for a steady revenue stream and business growth. To successfully bid on landscaping jobs, commercial landscapers should conduct pre-bid research, implement cost modeling, understand proposal construction, and prepare to continuously optimize. An effective landscaping […]
Subcontractor & Contractor Proposal Template for Winning Projects Executive Summary A strategic subcontractor and contractor service proposal template helps your business stay organized and efficient while appearing professional and trustworthy to potential clients. Crucial components of an effective template include details for both companies, a project overview, the scope of work, and estimates for timelines […]
Executive Summary Construction cost estimates play an integral role in submitting accurate bids as well as setting the foundation for a successful project. Carefully assess the type of project you are performing, the scope, and the several variables involved so that you can proactively oversee all of the costs associated with your project for an […]
BuildingConnected is one of many bid management platforms out there for preconstruction. And let’s be honest. With so many options, figuring out which one is right for you can feel overwhelming. Here’s the truth. Choosing the right software isn’t just about comparing a list of features on a website. For most contractors, the old way […]
Among America’s Fastest Growing Companies PlanHub, has once again been named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, ranking No. 1786 for 2025. This marks PlanHub’s fifth consecutive appearance on the prestigious list—a milestone that underscores the company’s rare ability to sustain rapid growth over time, even as year-over-year revenue […]
PlanHub is a digital preconstruction platform that helps contractors find better jobs, simplify bidding, and grow their business, all without drowning in paperwork or chasing people down. If you’re still doing takeoffs by hand, keeping track of bids in a spreadsheet, or cold calling general contractors hoping someone picks up… yeah, we’ve been there. For […]
On June 24th, 2025, we hosted our first-ever Virtual Growth Summit: Built Different and let’s just say, it lived up to the name. This summit wasn’t just another webinar. It was a high-energy, information-packed experience designed to bring general contractors and subcontractors together to learn from each other, spark real conversations, and grow stronger together […]
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Generate relevant leads, faster and with precision. With access to private, hard-to-find projects, you can connect with architects and owners on projects still in the pre-design and design stages.
PlanHub’s advanced suite of bid management tools allows you to increase productivity, identify relevant projects using data, build bids with Takeoff, and manage bids through the entire process.