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  • Subcontractors

    Construction Events Worth Attending in 2019

    May 13, 2019

    How many construction events and expos have you considered attending, then decided not to go? And how many times have you later heard yourself say, “if I only knew then what I know now”? Learning by trial and error in the construction industry can be very costly, so consider attending and learning from some of […]

  • Subcontractors

    Construction Bidding: Consider Overhead Costs

    February 6, 2019

    As a general contractor or subcontractor, general project estimations can seem simple on the surface. You look over a client’s job, run the numbers in your head, and you make a bid for it that will allow you to do the job and walk away with a reasonable profit once the last nail has been […]

  • Subcontractors

    3 Red Flags to Look Out for in Contracting Fraud

    January 23, 2019

    If you’re hiring construction contractors, you want to feel confident that you have chosen the best people for the job. However, there are a lot of supposed contractors out there who simply aren’t what they appear to be. If you’re concerned about your upcoming job, then here are some red flags you need to watch […]

  • Subcontractors

    Construction Plan Room Benefits Contractors

    January 16, 2019

    A construction plan room is an online space where you can manage your contractors and multiple phases of the construction project planning process. Use it to connect with subcontractors, upload documents, and communicate. It also can act as a hub for your bid management. Through this hub, you can administer your subcontractors as well as […]

  • Subcontractors

    Winters Effects on Construction Jobs

    December 27, 2018

    Winter is here, and the constant cold is quickly approaching. For the retail industry, business is surely booming this time of year, but those in the construction industry may soon experience a frustrating winter slowdown, however. Why Do Construction Projects Slow Down in the Winter? Winter presents a unique set of challenges to the construction […]

  • Subcontractors

    Contractors Need to Embrace Cloud Technology

    December 5, 2018

    People think contract work only heavily involves power tools, the sound of saws, and all the other construction equipment. However, a lot more effort goes into a job than sweat, hammers, and nails. Planning with blueprints, schematics, timesheets, contracts, and all sorts of other documentation and information are pivotal. You many need to access these […]

  • Subcontractors

    Questions Subcontractors Should ask General Contractors

    November 21, 2018

    As a subcontractor, you’re under the direct supervision of the general contractor whenever you’re working on a project. Choosing the right general contractor to work with is imperative since the way in which they conduct their business has a direct impact on you and your business. You want to make sure that they are a […]

  • Subcontractors

    Estimate and Bid Accurately on Construction Jobs

    November 14, 2018

    Success as a contractor depends not only on your skills as a builder but your ability to recognize potentially-profitable jobs and submit accurate bids for them. While some clients will only admire your bottom line and choose the lowest bid, others pay significant attention to your qualifications and prior project experience. Knowing what to include […]

  • Subcontractors

    Instant Communication to Manage Your Contract Team

    September 19, 2018

    As your bidding capacity grows, so does the size and scope of your projects. This means dealing with more, and larger subcontractors. Your project manager communicates with their project manager, who, in turn, communicates with their general superintendent about scheduling. When their scheduled big day arrives, you NEED every subcontractor to be there in full […]

  • Subcontractors

    PlanHub Acquires EliteProNet

    September 16, 2018

    Tallahassee, FL, November 15, 2017 – PlanHub announced today that it has completed the acquisition of EliteProNet, a membership based, construction lead generation platform that facilitates the commercial construction bidding process between general contractors and subcontractors with corporate headquarters located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The combination of EliteProNet with PlanHub will expand PlanHub’s product […]

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