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What is PlanHub?
PlanHub is an AI-powered commercial construction bidding platform. It brings general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers together in an open marketplace, so users can find projects and partners beyond their existing contact lists. The company says more than 500,000 commercial construction professionals use it nationwide.
The platform covers bid coverage, bid management, relationship management, and takeoff and estimation in one connected experience. Separate solution areas exist for general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and owners and developers, each with tools matched to how that group works.
How does PlanHub work?
Subcontractors and suppliers search planning-stage and bidding-stage projects, or save criteria such as trade and service area. PlanHub then notifies them about matching government and commercial leads, and PlanHub AI moves the most relevant opportunities to the top. Projects can be bid on without an invitation.
General contractors post projects, send invitations to bid, and use matching to reach subcontractors and suppliers. Project documents live in public or private planrooms. As bids arrive, users track responses, see where trade coverage is missing, and follow up before bid day.
Key features of PlanHub
Discovery tools include Project Finder, planning-stage projects, automatic matching, and keyword search. Directories of general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers let users search by trade and service area. Prequalification badges help subcontractors and suppliers stand out to GCs.
Bidding tools include a bid board, My Bids, bid management, smart bid coverage, takeoff and estimation, and in-app messaging. PlanHub AI handles project evaluation and document review, letting users ask questions of plans and specs and jump to source pages to check answers. A Data & API offering and mobile apps are also listed.
Key Features
Project Finder — Subcontractors can bid on projects without needing an invitation. The site also advertises planning-stage projects, so users can connect with decision-makers before bidding starts.
Automatic matching and saved criteria — Users save criteria such as trade and service area and get notified about matching government and commercial project leads. PlanHub AI also brings the most relevant opportunities to the top.
Contractor and supplier directories — Searchable directories of general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, with filtering by trade and service area and a view of past activity.
Prequalification — Subcontractors and suppliers can earn a Prequalification Badge by uploading key business documentation, which the site says helps GCs see them faster.
Bid management and bid board — A bid board and My Bids view help users organize, prioritize, and track bids. Bid proposals and supporting details are kept together so teams can compare scope and pricing.
Smart bid coverage and ITBs — General contractors can send invitations to bid, use AI to match with subcontractors, and track trade coverage and bid responses before bid day.
Takeoff and estimation — Takeoff and estimating tools are offered alongside project requirements and team input, and users can compare PlanHub AI counts against their own.
PlanHub AI project evaluation and document review — Users can ask project-specific questions of plans and specs, apply repeatable evaluation criteria, and jump to source pages to verify answers.
Planrooms and messaging — Public and private planrooms store and share project documents. In-app messaging and shared notes, task assignments, and updates support team coordination.
Mobile apps and Data & API — Mobile apps for Android and iOS are mentioned, and a Data & API offering provides project data for sales workflows.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Large network: the site cites 400,000+ subcontractors, 58,000+ general contractors, and 48,000+ manufacturers and suppliers
Covers all three sides of bidding: GCs, subcontractors, and suppliers, plus owners and developers
Subcontractors can bid on projects without needing an invitation
Flat-rate annual pricing with no per-lead fees and unlimited bids, according to the site
PlanHub AI offers plan and spec questions with links back to source pages for verification
Free trial available with no credit card required, per the pricing page
Cons
Only subcontractor pricing is in the sources; GC and supplier pricing is not listed there
Premier is an annual commitment starting at $1,999, which may be steep for very small shops
Enterprise pricing is not public, and the plan is aimed at teams with 3+ users
Focused on commercial construction, so it is less suited to residential work
Pricing
Premier (Subcontractors) $1,999 per year
Enterprise (Subcontractors) Not listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PlanHub?
PlanHub is a commercial construction bidding platform that connects general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. It includes project discovery, directories, bid management, takeoff and estimation, and AI-assisted plan review.
How much does PlanHub cost?
For subcontractors, the Premier plan is $1,999 per year for a 50 mile radius, $2,349 for 100 miles, and $3,299 for 200 miles. Enterprise pricing is not listed. General contractor and supplier pricing are on separate pages not covered here.
Does PlanHub have a free trial?
Yes. The site offers a free trial and says no credit card is required on the subcontractor pricing page. The pricing page shows a Start Free button for both plans.
Who is PlanHub best for?
PlanHub fits commercial subcontractors, general contractors, suppliers, and owners and developers who want to find projects and partners and manage bids. It is built for commercial preconstruction work.
Does PlanHub have a mobile app?
Yes. The subcontractor pricing page mentions a mobile app for Android and iOS, and a General Contractor Mobile App is listed for managing projects, bids, and communication.
What does PlanHub integrate with?
The sources do not name specific third-party integrations. They list a CRM Integration page and a Data & API offering for bringing project data into sales workflows.
Is PlanHub charged per lead or per bid?
No, according to the site. It describes a flat-rate annual model with unlimited bids and access to project leads, with no per-lead fees.
Does PlanHub use AI?
Yes. PlanHub AI surfaces relevant opportunities, matches users with subcontractors, and supports project evaluation and document review by answering questions about plans and specs.