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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 But most sales and marketing teams still rely on outdated methods, cold calls, bulk emails, and lead […]

  • General Contractors

    Expand Your Network with PlanHub’s Directory

    September 30, 2022

    PlanHub Premier Feature Spotlight:  Out-of-Network Directory Have you ever needed bid coverage in a trade, but the subs you always go to are booked? Or had to find coverage in a trade where you don’t have any existing subs in your contact list? You don’t have to worry with our Out-of-Network Directory, available only to […]

  • General Contractors

    Get Control Over Who Sees Your Project

    September 30, 2022

    PlanHub Premier Feature Spotlight:  Private Planrooms Sometimes you want projects to be public, to attract as much attention and response from subcontractors as possible — and other times, you know exactly who you want to invite to bid. PlanHub Premier was designed to give you all the flexibility with useful options to control who can […]

  • General Contractors

    Expand Your Project Pipeline with Lead Finder

    September 29, 2022

    PlanHub Premier Feature Spotlight:  Lead Finder Finding new project leads and keeping your new project pipeline filled is crucial to a healthy business. Yet, it can be time-consuming — and as a general contractor, there never seems to be enough time to go around. With PlanHub Premier, discovering new project leads has never been simpler. […]

  • General Contractors

    Announcing PlanHub Premier for General Contractors

    September 22, 2022

    We’re proud to announce PlanHub Premier — now with even more benefits and features to help general contractors get the bid coverage they need, reduce risks to their business, and develop winning proposals. Request Demo Check out included Premier features: Stay on top of projects with your dashboard. Centralized dashboard provides an easy-to-use overview of […]

  • General Contractors

    A Glance at Construction Manager vs General Contractor Roles

    August 31, 2022

    What is the difference between a construction manager and a general contractor? The two roles are very similar, and, in fact, can be performed by the same company at the same time. Contractually the two differ by the level of responsibility for the quality and performance of the construction  work. If you’re a general contractor […]

  • General Contractors

    Construction General Conditions: What They Are and How to Calculate Them

    August 29, 2022

    On most construction projects, the general contractor is responsible for providing professional services that assist all the contractors on site in performing their work. These professional services include supervision, temporary utilities, site security, safety controls, permits, and several other categories of costs. It’s important for general contractors to include these costs in their proposals, as […]

  • Subcontractors

    How to Become an HVAC Technician

    August 27, 2022

    A shortage of skilled labor in the construction industry makes this an ideal time to get the training and experience you need to become an HVAC technician. HVAC technicians work on a variety of project types, work on many HVAC  system types, and are vital to the success of construction projects. HVAC training is not […]

  • Subcontractors

    7 Strategies for Bidding HVAC Jobs

    August 25, 2022

    Experience is the best way to learn how to become an HVAC technician, so finding the right jobs is important. It isn’t enough to find work; you have to win it. In most cases, low bid wins. This means you need to be detailed in your bidding process so you don’t miss any costs and […]

  • General Contractors

    Wrap Insurance: OCIP and CCIP Pros and Cons

    August 23, 2022

    Instead of each contractor and subcontractor on a project purchasing their own insurance, some project owners and general contractors use a product called a wrap or wrap-up policy. When trying to find new construction projects, These policies cover all work on all phases of a construction project and ensure that coverage remains stable throughout construction […]

  • General Contractors

    Effective Strategies for Negotiating Construction Contracts

    August 21, 2022

    Contractor relations are defined by contracts. Whether it’s with the project owner or subcontractor, a general contractor finds new construction projects to work on using construction bidding websites and negotiates several contracts for each project. Negotiating a fair deal for everyone involves clearly defining the problem, understanding each party’s needs and wants, and coming up […]

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