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Why Subcontractors Choose Planhub for Relationship Management
How It Works
Relationship management tools in our subcontractor bid management software connect subcontractors with general contractors looking for their specific skills, helping build and sustain strong working relationships. Follow these steps:
Browse the general contractor directory to discover GCs worth working with, who have HQs or projects in your area
Follow GCs who typically procure your trade & scope, and easily see their projects in the Connections tab in Project Finder
View past projects posted by the GCs as well as project & bid analytics to keep their profile and your bid history in context
Add contacts, send messages, create notes, tasks & reminders, and upload docs to profiles for easy relationship management
Relationship management tools
Our relationship management features are just one part of the formula for finding more opportunities and winning more work, allowing you to lay the foundation for finding relevant work partners, discovering new projects to bid on, and creating a pipeline of future job opportunities.
Connect
Find the general contractors worth working with
Our relationship management software connects experienced subcontractors with general contractors looking for their specific skills. Start with the directory and the project finder to see who is active in your region, who is bidding what, and where your next relationship is most likely to come from.
GC Directory
Filter 55,000+ GCs down to the ones that fit your trade and territory.
- Search By Trade And Territory: Filter by trade, subtrade, or region up to a 200-mile radius from any ZIP code, whether that is their headquarters or where they post projects.
- Save Your Filters: Reuse preferred filters and sort results by distance, activity level, or alphabetical order.
- Follow In One Click: Add any general contractor to your Connections with the Follow button on their card.
GC Profile Views
Everything you need to know about a general contractor, on one card.
- See Full Contact Details: Email, phone, website, and address on every profile.
- Add Your Own Context: Custom tags, notes for your team, and uploaded documents, shared across your company.
- Track Recent Activity: Review projects they have posted, past interactions, and which of your team members has worked with them.
GROW
Winning the bid is just the beginning
Cut out the spreadsheets, folders, and loose documents. PlanHub gives you one place to find, contact, and work with general contractors, and it sits alongside the rest of your preconstruction workflow, from automatic matching to takeoffs and estimates, so your energy goes into submitting bids instead of chasing files.
Project Finder
See which projects are live and which GCs are bidding them.
- Filter To Relevant Work: Personalized filters surface projects and bidding GCs that match your business.
- Act On The Details: Access contact information, send in-app messages, submit RFIs, and review project plans without leaving the project.
- Check The Connections Tab: See projects posted by general contractors you already follow.
Centralized Communication
One hub for your projects, bids, and interactions.
- Message In-App: Reach general contractors directly instead of chasing email.
- Keep The Record: Every bid-related exchange stays attached to the project and the contact.
- Find It Fast: Pull up your full history with a general contractor in seconds.
SIMPLIFY
Keep every contact, note, and conversation in one place
Stop digging through email threads and shared folders to find what a contractor told you three months ago. Every general contractor profile holds the contact details, notes, documents, and interaction history your whole team can see, so nothing lives in one person’s inbox.
Digital Rolodex
Save and organize every contact, from PlanHub’s network or your own.
- Build One List: Bring your established contacts together with new connections from PlanHub’s network of professionals.
- Stay On Top Of Relationships: Keep a clear view of who you know and where future work is most likely to come from.
- Reach Suppliers In Bulk: Click the Suppliers tab on any project to request material estimates from every supplier serving your trade in your area.
Built-In Productivity
Keep your team accountable without adding another tool.
- Set Reminders And Assign Tasks: Make sure follow-ups happen on time.
- Store Documents Where They Belong: Keep files on the profile they relate to.
- Spend Time On The Relationship: Less time juggling records, more time on the interactions that win work.
PlanHub Relationship Management Software vs Competitors
PlanHub is one comprehensive platform that empowers you to search for general contractors and work opportunities in your trade, build new relationships, and manage bids. While competitors may be helpful for visualizing your existing contact list or compiling opportunities from across the web, PlanHub gives you all the tools needed to foster relationships, maintain them long-term, and win more work now and in the future.
With PlanHub, you can do the following:
- Find and build relationships with new contractors, not just your own contact list
- Gain direct access to GC-posted projects, not a database of projects scraped from the web
- Craft strong bids to send to contractors you have a relationship with
- View general contractor profile cards and share them throughout your team
- Monitor analytics of past projects you’ve bid on by any general contractors you follow
- Keep your communications, points of contact, and internal notes organized in one place
With PlanHub, you don’t just get a relationship management software; you get a comprehensive resource that supports you from finding projects to bid on to building out accurate takeoffs and estimations for developing strong bids.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the PlanHub relationship management software do for subcontractors?
PlanHub’s relationship management software allows subcontractors to build relationships with contractors and maintain contact information in one organized place. The software saves time spent on tedious tasks like organizing contact information, sending emails, and finding previous conversations with general contractors.
Who is the subcontractor relationship management software designed for?
Our relationship management software is designed for subcontractors looking to build new relationships, find relevant work, and grow their business. Subcontractors who are interested in seeking new opportunities in their trade, subtrade, and region all benefit from using our platform, especially when they feel overwhelmed keeping up with their current contact lists and past bids. Our software is meant to simplify workflows for subcontractors looking to expand their network and increase their bidding potential.
Does the relationship management software cost extra with the PlanHub subscription?
Relationship management software is already included in a PlanHub Premier or Enterprise subscription at no extra cost. When you sign up for a PlanHub subscription, the abilities to find and communicate with general contractors that match your specific filters, organize your connections, and track all of your previous interactions are built into the platform.
Is the relationship management software available with all PlanHub subscriptions?
Yes, our relationship management software is part of PlanHub’s overall feature set and available with both the Premier and Enterprise subscriptions. Use our general contractor directory to find general contractors worth connecting with, and our relationship management tools are built in, allowing you to follow and track interactions.
How does PlanHub’s relationship management software compare to other providers?
PlanHub’s relationship management software offers greater potential and more capabilities than many other competitors, providing more features and a vast network of construction professionals in one place. PlanHub allows professionals to find relevant projects from over 55,000 general contractors as well as communicate directly with the contractors they want to work with. Maintain communication with general contractors directly on the platform, find projects they post, and create bids right from our tool.
Strengthen Relationships, Win More Work
Use PlanHub to make searching for projects and creating lasting connections more efficient so you can save time and submit more bids on more relevant projects. Sign up with PlanHub today to start building stronger relationships and win more work.
