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 But most sales and marketing teams still rely on outdated methods, cold calls, bulk emails, and lead […]

  • News

    PlanHub Hires Chad Perry as VP of Market Development

    February 23, 2021

    PlanHub Construction Software Announces Chad Perry as New Vice President of Market Development “Chad’s ability to develop and execute high-impact growth strategies will help PlanHub achieve its vision of being the premier pre-construction marketplace…” says Cameron Darby, CGO at PlanHub. Read the full article here

  • General Contractors

    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 […]

  • News

    Stacey Fernandes Joins PlanHub as CTO

    February 16, 2021

    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 […]

  • General Contractors

    How to Start Bidding on Government Construction Projects: A Quick Guide for General Contractors

    February 11, 2021

    Breaking into government construction projects isn’t as easy as just submitting a bid, at least for general contractors. GCs often need to prequalify to work for government entities or register their business with the government before they can start bidding. We’ll take a brief look at how general contractors can start bidding on government construction […]

  • General Contractors

    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 […]

  • General Contractors

    A General Contractor’s Detailed Guide to the Construction Bidding Process

    January 28, 2021

    Understanding the construction bidding process is key to winning more jobs. General contractors (GCs) and subcontractors need to understand all the steps in the bidding process to know what’s expected of them along the way. 8 Steps to the Construction Bidding Process 1. Project owner issues request for general contractors to bid on the project […]

  • 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 […]

  • General Contractors

    What General Contractors Should Include in Every Invitation to Bid

    January 14, 2021

    General contractors often spend bid day contacting subcontractors and suppliers to see if they’re bidding on their project. This can be a time-consuming task and often is too-little-too-late. To get quality bids from subcontractors and suppliers, GCs should be using an invitation to bid (ITB) to advertise the bidding opportunity. This document tells subs and […]

  • Subcontractors

    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 […]

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