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  • General Contractors

    Should You Join the Digital Transformation in Construction?

    March 3, 2023

    It’s surprising that with technology being such a vital part of our lives, the construction industry is one of the slowest to embrace it. Statistics show that 90% of construction executives say they still use outdated tech and processes (like Excel spreadsheets, email, and paper) for 25-100% of their business processes. This may be hard […]

  • General Contractors

    Contractors’ Guide to Substantial Completion

    March 3, 2023

    Documenting when a contractor has finished work on a project is important for many reasons. During a project the contractor takes on a lot of responsibilities, including paying for utilities, providing insurance, and protecting the site from theft and vandalism. At a certain point these responsibilities shift to the project owner. That point is called […]

  • General Contractors

    AI in Construction: Challenges and Limitations

    March 3, 2023

    Each year technology becomes more prevalent in our lives. In many industries it has been changing the way we work for decades. Yet the construction industry seems to be slow to adopt these new technologies. For example, many contractors still use spreadsheets and rulers to perform material take-offs, when there are more accurate electronic ways […]

  • General Contractors

    How Can Construction Companies Recruit More Women?

    March 3, 2023

    We don’t have to tell you that there is a severe labor shortage in the construction industry. It’s been making headlines for years. After the pandemic, however, things have gotten worse. Every business is finding it hard to find willing workers. Projects are being delayed due to lack of labor and businesses are having to […]

  • General Contractors

    Getting Out of Long-term Price Contracts

    March 3, 2023

    While a long-term contract may seem like the holy grail to contractors, they can also be quite confining. Sure, you have a steady stream of income, but what happens when costs go up and your profit margin shrinks? If this has happened to you, it may be time to get out of the contract. The […]

  • General Contractors

    General contractor Industry Report Webinar

    March 1, 2023

    We all want a crystal ball to predict what the future holds. PlanHub has got something even better. Last week we released our 2022 Construction Industry Report looking at aggregated data from 26,000 general contractors and 270,000 subcontractors. In addition, we conducted in-depth surveys in December with 465 general contractors to ask them questions about […]

  • General Contractors

    Preconstruction Tools Made Simple for General contractors

    January 30, 2023

    View Release on Cision/PR Web West Palm Beach, FL – January 31, 2022 – PlanHub, the leading cloud-based software as service (SaaS) preconstruction solution, officially announced the expansion of its end-to-end general contractors’ platform. The simplified, cloud-based tool will be a one-stop shop to help general contractors improve collaboration with subcontractors and material suppliers, find new […]

  • General Contractors

    3D Printing in Construction: Benefits and Uses

    January 30, 2023

    What if instead of months to complete a new construction project it could be done in weeks? 3D printing can offer that kind of savings. In addition to time savings, it also reduces material costs, improves site safety, and allows designers to think more creatively.  This construction technology, which has been around for decades, is […]

  • General Contractors

    Rent, Buy or Lease? Construction Equipment Options

    January 28, 2023

    Construction equipment is an expensive, but necessary, cost for most contractors. When it comes to owning equipment there are three options: renting, buying, and leasing. Determining which option is best for your company depends on the type of equipment you use and the financial position of your company. Equipment ownership options When it comes to […]

  • General Contractors

    PlanHub Expands Bid Coverage for Madewell Construction

    January 27, 2023

      “This company is less than 10 years old, so it’s kind of the perfect storm with the company growing and PlanHub coming around to help increase our coverage.”  TJ Andrade, Bid Coordinator, Madewell Construction   Summary Challenges Expand network and bid coverage Break through the local market and increase volume of out-of-state projects Solution […]

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