How Real-Time Data Helps Suppliers Win More Bids

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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But most sales and marketing teams still rely on outdated methods, cold calls, bulk emails, and lead lists that are days (or weeks) old. That’s not just inefficient. It’s a recipe for missed bids, wasted resources, and unpredictable pipelines.

What if you could see exactly where the opportunities are, the moment they appear?

Download our free ebook now to learn how. 

The New Competitive Advantage: Real-Time GC & Subcontractor Signals

The firms winning market share today aren’t doing it by working harder, they’re doing it by working smarter. The secret? Live project intelligence.
 

With PlanHub’s API, suppliers can:

  • Access real-time GC-posted projects that aren’t available through public bid platforms.
  • See which subcontractors are actively downloading documents and preparing quotes.
  • Get direct contact info for both GCs and Subcontractors, not just office phone numbers.
  • Filter by trade, subtrade, location, project value, and more.
This isn’t data for data’s sake. It’s intelligence your teams can act on right away.

From Guesswork to Precision

Instead of blasting the entire market with mass emails, you can:

  • Trigger targeted campaigns when projects match your trades and geos.
  • Route only active opportunities to your sales team.
  • Run takeoffs and send proactive quotes before your competitors even know the project exists.
The result? Less wasted effort. More closed deals. Better forecasts for leadership.

Your Guide to Smarter Territory Growth

We’ve just released a new ebook: Unlocking Territory Goldmines: How Data-Driven Suppliers Are Transforming Local Sales and Market Share.
 

Inside, you’ll discover:

  • Why traditional territory strategies no longer work.
  • What a “goldmine” market really looks like.
  • Practical plays your sales and marketing teams can run today.
  • A complete checklist of growth strategies across sales, marketing, operations, finance, and channel.
Ready to see what you’re missing?
 
Don’t let your competitors get there first. Learn how to put real-time GC and subcontractor data to work for your business.

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