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How Real-Time Data Helps Suppliers Win More Bids

In today’s construction market, one thing is clear: suppliers can’t afford to operate in the dark. Manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and supply-and-install firms are under constant pressure to grow share, hit revenue targets, and serve contractors faster than the competition. But most sales and marketing teams still rely on outdated methods, cold calls, bulk emails, and lead […]

  • Subcontractors

    8 Tips for Hiring Construction Workers for Your Subcontractor Business

    October 19, 2022

    The labor shortage in construction continues to grow. In early 2022, the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) predicted that the industry would need to hire nearly 650,000 additional workers on top of the normal pace of hiring to meet the demand for labor. “The construction industry desperately needs qualified, skilled craft professionals to build America,” […]

  • General Contractors

    Time and Materials Contract: How Does It Work?

    October 15, 2022

    Not all construction projects have a clearly defined scope of work. Often contractors are called in to make repairs or modifications where hidden conditions may substantially affect the amount and type of work and construction certifications required. Instead of guessing on a price and potentially losing money when costs come in higher than expected, contractors […]

  • Subcontractors

    8 Construction Certifications to Advance Your Career

    October 13, 2022

    If you’re looking to advance in the construction industry, there are a number of certifications you can go for that will help you. We’ve put together a list of eight certifications that appeal to a variety of workers in the industry. What is a construction certification? A construction certification is an official document that verifies […]

  • General Contractors

    6 Ways to Reduce Operational Costs in the Construction Industry

    October 7, 2022

    Operational costs for construction companies are expenses incurred to keep the business running, whether there are active projects to work on or not. Construction operational costs include the following: Building or office rent or lease costs Utilities Administrative wages Labor costs Insurance Taxes Software and hardware Marketing Benefits and other HR expenses Office supplies The […]

  • General Contractors

    Construction Change Orders 101: Why They Happen and How to Avoid Them

    October 7, 2022

    Finding construction projects to join is a challenge in and of itself at times, but learning how to manage major changes within said projects in the middle of production is an important skill to develop. Change is inevitable, both in construction and real life. In fact, estimates say that up to 35% of construction projects […]

  • Subcontractors

    Introducing PlanHub for Subcontractors Mobile App

    October 4, 2022

    You don’t spend your days tethered to the desk and your technology shouldn’t either. Now, you can keep business going — and growing — wherever you are, with PlanHub for Subcontractors Mobile App. This week’s blog post explores the key features of PlanHub’s new mobile app — and how the industry’s leading end-to-end pre-construction software […]

  • General Contractors

    Reduce Risk and Get Qualified Subcontractors

    September 30, 2022

    PlanHub Premier Feature Spotlight:  Qualification and Risk Management Over and over, we’ve heard general contractors say that ensuring subs are qualified is one of the most time-consuming—and critical—tasks when gathering bids for new projects. That’s because hiring the wrong sub can bring unwanted risk to your business. Learn how to secure quality subs Subcontractors have […]

  • General Contractors

    New Flexibility to Share and Promote Your Projects

    September 30, 2022

    PlanHub Premier Feature Spotlight:  Shareable Projects Page You’ve met a new subcontractor at an industry event — and they seem to be an ideal fit for one or more of the projects you are currently estimating. Or, maybe you just want to get the word out about the exciting projects you are working on. Whatever your […]

  • General Contractors

    Increase Your Bid Coverage in Just a Few Clicks

    September 30, 2022

    PlanHub Premier Feature Spotlight:  Smart Coverage Making sure you have bid coverage is vital to pulling together an estimate for a project. But what happens when you’re short of the number you need? How can your estimators easily keep track when you can have multitudes of trades to cover?   More bids, the right bids […]

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