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  • Subcontractors

    Expanding Your Digital Footprint to Get More Leads

    April 13, 2021

    According to Tech Terms, a digital footprint is “a trail of data you create while using the internet. It includes the websites you visit, emails you send, and information you submit to online services.” In essence, everything you do online contributes to your digital footprint. But how does this lead to more leads? Expanding your […]

  • Subcontractors

    What to Look for in Construction Project Management Software

    April 6, 2021

    The key to selecting the right construction project management software for your company is to develop a list of “must have’s” and “like to have’s” and prioritize them. By shopping around, you can discover new features you didn’t even know were available. To help you in your search, here are some key characteristics to look […]

  • Subcontractors

    Selecting the Right Bidding Software

    February 17, 2021

    Many subcontractors still rely on rulers and spreadsheets to create their project bids. If you’re looking for a better way, construction bid management software may be just the ticket. These programs make takeoff and bidding quick and easy, and they improve accuracy and reduce errors. They can even help with data transfer into your project […]

  • Subcontractors

    Tips for Moving to Commercial Projects

    February 5, 2021

    If you’re a subcontractor and are thinking of making the jump from residential construction projects to commercial construction projects, it pays to plan ahead. Although the construction itself is similar, there are several differences to the business side of commercial construction. Knowing what to expect and preparing ahead will save you time, money, and some […]

  • 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 […]

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    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 […]

  • Subcontractors

    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 […]

  • 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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    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 […]

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