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    Four Essential Components of Leadership in Construction

    January 26, 2022

    “People are essential to the success of a construction site. People require leadership, which in turn requires a leader.” The project manager is the most likely leader in any construction project. They are in charge of completing the project on time and on budget. But there’s more to it than just getting the work done. […]

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    What’s New: General Contractor Awarded Status

    January 17, 2022

    Our Latest Update General Contractors can now share a Project’s bid status with Subcontractors. The Issue Information is key to developing strong relationships between General Contractors and Subcontractors but sometimes it is hard getting the word out. The new General Contractor Awarded Status feature helps GCs and Subs be on the same page when it […]

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    Construction Manager vs Project Manager: What’s the Difference?

    December 27, 2021

    There are subtle differences between a construction manager and a project manager. In some locations, these terms are interchangeable, and in others, they are separate positions. We’re going to look at what each position’s responsibilities are, then look more closely at their differences. Pro tip: both positions use construction bidding sites. Construction manager responsibilities Act […]

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    Four Types of Construction Contracts

    December 10, 2021

    While there are many contract clauses that can be used in construction contracts, there are really only four main contract types for a builder: time and materials, lump sum, total cost-plus, and guaranteed maximum price. The differences between these contract document types are subtle, but if you know what to look for, it’s easy to […]

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    The 7 Essential Phases of Any Construction Project

    December 8, 2021

    Construction projects aren’t built in a day, usually. The construction process takes planning and schematic design ahead of the project for even the simplest remodel. A Project team works tirelessly before construction begins to determine what work needs to happen and what materials should be used. Only then do contractors bid on the construction plan […]

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    How to Bid Construction Jobs

    November 30, 2021

    Understanding how to bid construction jobs is key to winning more construction projects and work. A construction bid can be confusing if you don’t fully understand the construction bidding process on a construction project or how to bid construction jobs.  From understanding what a construction bid should look like to how to put together a […]

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    Bidding Checklist for GCs & Subcontractors

    October 26, 2021

    There are a lot of components to create a winning bid, and if you’re always scrambling to get information for a bid and wish there was a detailed list of what you needed to know to bid on a project, we’ve created a solution for you! This is a checklist to help you identify projects […]

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    Introducing PlanHub’s Bid Navigator for Subcontractors

    October 18, 2021

    PlanHub has rolled out a new suite of powerful features that 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 […]

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    PlanHub Launches Personalized Notifications

    October 12, 2021

    Our Latest Update PlanHub is constantly working to improve our platform and make the bidding process for contractors easier, faster, and better. We’re excited to share some of our newest features and updates, now available in PlanHub. Our most recent update allows subcontractors and their teams to manage their notifications with more flexibility and personalization. […]

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    What Contractors Need to Know About Green Building

    October 5, 2021

    Wondering what a green building project is? You’re not alone! However, as the construction industry continually moves toward sustainable solutions and reducing waste, green building is something all contractors should be aware of. Green building has been increasing in popularity over the past 20 years and more projects are constructing using green building standards or […]

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