PlanHub, a cloud-based software as service (SaaS) preconstruction solution, has announced the expansion of its end-to-end general contractors' platform. The cloud-based tool will be a one-stop shop to help general contractors collaborate with subcontractors and material suppliers, find new projects, request, receive and select quality bids, qualify subcontractors and create proposals.
Using the platform, general contractors can post projects for free, invite subcontractors and suppliers to bid, manage bid coverage, compare bids to reduce risk and assemble proposals.
“The new General Contractor platform is an important step in PlanHub’s mission to help construction professionals create stronger relationships, increase efficiency, streamline their operations and make it easier to win business and grow,” said Ro Bhatia, CEO of PlanHub. “With the ability to find leads on exciting new projects, manage a huge network of subcontractors and suppliers and an end-to-end bid management platform — general contractors have unprecedented power to take their business to the next level."
“The use of PlanHub supports our bid coverage as we grow and has been indispensable,” said TJ Andrade, bid coordinator at Madewell Construction. “Being able to bid more projects on the platform means that in return, we are able to do more projects. They go hand-in-hand and make for increased productivity.”
Platform Features
- Lead Finder: General contractors can access building construction projects, including hard-to-find private projects, and can view owners’ and architects’ full contact information
- Commercial Subcontractor Network: General contractors have access to people with the PlanHub Directory of 350,000+ subcontractors in 397 key trades, plus 4,500+ materials suppliers. With PlanHub, general contractors have access to the owners, subcontractors and suppliers
- Private Planroom: Allows general contractors to choose to make projects private, giving access to only the subcontractors and suppliers invited to see the project and submit bids
- Risk Management and Qualifications: Aids general contractors in reducing risks by clarifying and confirming a subcontractor qualification, while being able to request additional information with integrated communication functionality
- Bid Leveling: PlanHub’s bid leveling feature lets general contractors compare bids side-by-side, including bid amount, qualifications and certifications, in order to assist in finding the right subcontractor
- Smart Coverage: Via the project dashboard, general contractors can see the status of project bids per trade and automatically receive filtered directory results to contact subcontractors in low bid coverage trades
“Amid significant economic headwinds, general contractors need help to find projects, produce better bids and win more jobs,” continued Bhatia. "Innovative, simple-to-use preconstruction technology improves planning, increases operational efficiency and processes, and helps general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers collaborate more easily to establish long-lasting connections that enhance stability and success.”
