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PlanHub

Score10 out of 10

5 Reviews and Ratings

What is PlanHub?

PlanHub is a centralized project planning and quoting system designed specifically for General Contractors and Subcontractors. Offering benefits such as unlimited project posting, bid invites, team members, and more, PlanHub works to ensure that General Contractors have a customizable online plan room to organize subcontractor team members and post jobs available for bidding. PlanHub also offers demo requests for your convenience so you can experience how PlanHub can help your business before you commit fully. The vendor says if you are a General Contractor or Subcontractor that has questions about how you can benefit from using PlanHub, feel free to visit their website or give them a call.

Categories & Use Cases

Media

General Contractor - Activity Tracking
General Contractor - Manage Subcontractors
General Contractor Messaging Page
Subcontractor - My Bids
Subcontractor - Project Details Bidding
Subcontractor - Project Details Files
Subcontractor - Project Details Page
Subcontractor - Project List Page
General Contractor - Home Page
Subcontractor - Home Page
Team Management

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Top Performing Features

  • Plan distribution & viewing

    Users can compare different versions of plans, and view live updates/revisions to plans (usually from a mobile device in the field).

    Category average: 8.4

  • Collaboration & approvals

    Users can comment, send messages, and/or approve documents.

    Category average: 8.3

  • As-built drawings

    Users can generate as-built drawings upon project completion, to reflect the exact dimensions and materials of the final work, including any changes made to the initial plans during the construction process.

    Category average: 7.8

Areas for Improvement

  • Jobsite reports

    Users can create and share reports on jobsite safety, daily progress, etc.

    Category average: 8.2

  • Document sharing

    Users can share/attach other documents related to construction projects, such as specifications, contracts, drawings, etc.

    Category average: 8.3

  • RFI tools

    Users can create, send, receive, and archive Requests for Information (RFIs), to record exchanges with subcontractors, vendors, and other suppliers.

    Category average: 8.3

PlanHub is a great tool to learn about new project opportunities!

Pros

  • Access to detailed project listings
  • GC bidding vs Awarded Project Listings

Cons

  • Constant emails regarding projects that do not apply to our trade
  • Constant emails regarding projects are not in our area of work

Return on Investment

  • PlanHub has introduced us to projects we would have never been able to access

Alternatives Considered

BuildingConnected, an Autodesk product and Procore

Other Software Used

Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), QuickBooks Desktop Pro