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PlanHub Rated Best for User Interface by Software Advice 2026

In construction, the gap between a winning bid and a missed opportunity often comes down to one thing: how fast and confidently your team can move during preconstruction. That’s one of the problems PlanHub was built to solve. Not just faster bidding, but a smarter, cleaner experience that doesn’t require a manual or a training […]

  • Subcontractors

    5 Smart Ways to Get Free Construction Leads

    July 8, 2022

    Over the past few months, business has been highly unpredictable. Although there are many factors at play, this trend is majorly attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many industries have suffered the detrimental effect of the coronavirus effect and the construction industry is not an exemption. In the wake of this pandemic, there is light at […]

  • General Contractors

    9 Benefits of Modular and Prefab Construction

    July 1, 2022

    What is Modular Construction? Modular construction is a process where buildings are constructed offsite, under controlled plant conditions, using the same materials and designed to the same codes and standards as conventionally built facilities – but in about half the time. Buildings are produced in “modules” that when put together on site, reflect the identical […]

  • General Contractors

    How to Bid a Paint Job

    June 30, 2022

    Bidding a paint job begins with selecting the right project to bid on. Subcontractor bidding sites, like PlanHub, can help you find projects that fit your skills in your geographical area. Once you’ve selected a project to bid, you’ll review the bid documents, perform a material takeoff, get pricing from your suppliers, estimate labor, add […]

  • Subcontractors

    How to Bid Flooring Jobs

    June 25, 2022

    Bidding on flooring work begins with selecting the right project to bid on. Subcontractor bidding sites like PlanHub can help you find projects that fit your skills in your geographical area. Once you’ve selected a project to bid on, you’ll review the bid documents, perform a material takeoff, get pricing from your suppliers, estimate labor, […]

  • General Contractors

    How to Start a Landscaping Business

    June 20, 2022

    Do you like to get your hands dirty in the soil? Do you enjoy working outside with plants and trees? Starting a landscaping business is a great way to do what you love and make money doing it. Before you get started, though, let’s look at the steps you need to take to start your […]

  • General Contractors

    How to Bid a Metal Roofing Job

    June 15, 2022

    Metal roofing is popular throughout the United States, including states like Florida, Pennsylvania, California, New York, North Carolina, and Texas. It is used on both residential and commercial roofing and is renowned for its durability and long life. Roofing contractors and metal contractors looking to bid these projects must know how to properly estimate and […]

  • Subcontractors

    How to Find Roofing Jobs as a Subcontractor

    June 5, 2022

    If you are looking to be hired as a roofing subcontractor, you need to reach out to general contractors who are bidding work on subcontractor bidding sites. Finding roofing project leads starts with having an online presence, networking, and using online construction bidding sites like PlanHub. 1. Get a well-designed website All contractors should have […]

  • General Contractors

    Construction Contractor Insurance: Coverage, Types, and Costs

    June 3, 2022

    Construction contractors deal with risk on a daily basis. Insurance helps cushion the blow of losses or construction site hazards. To illustrate the importance of insurance, most states require that general contractors purchase insurance before becoming licensed. However, there are several types of insurance that contractors can purchase. We’ve created a list of the most […]

  • Subcontractors

    How to Bid Electrical Jobs & Work

    May 10, 2022

    Creating a bid for electrical work begins by choosing the right project. Then review the bid documents, do a quantity takeoff, request quotes from suppliers, then estimate your labor and overhead and profit margin. You next create the proposal, review it, and submit it to the general contractor or project owner. In this article, we […]

  • General Contractors

    6 Common Construction Challenges and How to Overcome Them

    May 1, 2022

    General contractors (GCs) face many challenges in their day-to-day work. From low quality subcontractors to cash flow problems and a labor shortage, GCs are vulnerable to added costs creeping into their low profit margins. Construction site hazards are also a big problem and should be addressed before the project starts. By addressing these challenges proactively, […]

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