This software is cloud based and pretty easy to use once you get the hang of it.

It is a little difficult to change the wording of the descriptions.

I forgot to shut it down and then got charged for two additional months at $59 a pop.

Overall happy with products. Just have a few kinks they can work out.

Hate that you can not filter the customer list better. Here are some of the filter options I need.

The way you can see if your pricing is competitive as it gives your local market info pertaining to labor and correct amount of time required, etc. Gives it for anything I might encounter.

This is easily one of the best investments I have ever purchased.

Clear estimates is extremely easy to navigate and is very customizable. Perfect for any construction company.

Any questions I had either my teenager would figure it out for me or an email to Support and they are back with you that day sometimes within the hour. Very friendly and they speak on my level.

Ease of use and software ease, the ease of putting together solid bids.

The customer service is excellent, website is easy to use and very customizable presents information in easy to use context.

I like how it helps with prices and any questions I have I get a same day response. Very happy with software.

Clear Estimates has definitely improved the efficiency of our Estimating Department.

Clear Estimates seemed to have ease of use and great customer service. The guy you speak with is VERY nice and understanding of your needs.

Trying to simplify estimating, so far the learning curve has been tough for me but I'm still holding out hope.

Sometimes I have trouble finding the topics I need, or have to sort through a lot to find the one I need.

It does lack pricing on impact windows , and pricing on roof trusses are off.

I like the formatting of the invoices and this is what I was looking for.

Good value for those with constant sales revenue and estimating needs. Some integration could use a boost, and it would be nice to be able to import product catalogues.

I would describe this software as organized and simple. Being an electrical contractor the ease of converting this program into what I need was easy.

A quick customized estimate is the only thing that a small contractor would need. This is neat and reliable.

Reports page needs more options. You should be able to put the disclaimer, project disruption etc.

How much faster it is to put accurate estimates together. I also like ability to adjust the labor rates and hourly multiplier for bigger crews.

Standard Sections as reusable components on top of those parts makes it easy to create any estimate from scratch.

One of the cons is that they charged 59 for every  user, they should have a group rate.

This has been my saving grace. Thank you for the free.trial thank you for writing a program I can learn on the fly.

I like the way the Remodelmax cost database  is organized with parts grouped into categories and subcategories.

I like the updated price list and integration with quickbooks.

We are happy with the frequency in the ITBs and the quality of the projects.

The UI is incredibly user friendly and straightforward. The ease of access to all of the plans is helpful.

Very helpful getting to bid projects in the commercial industry that I would have been able to bid prior to be set up with PlanHub,  also the ability to pick and choose projects geographically.

I can't stand that it lumps brick, block and stone altogether. We are a stone company so I waste a tremendous amount of time looking at jobs to find out there is no stone on them.

What we like the most are  Facility and price this softwre.

Sometimes deadlines for quotes are too close to when info was received. I have to make drawings for Fire Alarm systems - lack of time.

The software is definitely user friendly and the support staff is friendly and helpful.

Good all in all, and I like the price point. Very similar info is on other sites and costs way more elsewhere.

I really enjoyed the free trial with this software and the ease of navigating the menus. I wish they would either extend the longer free trial or lower the monthly/yearly price.

It compiles a great number of opportunities into one place. It is a great way to find potential clients and get in front of them.

I dislike the delay of having the data sent to us. There are some instances where the information is sent to late.

PlanHub has been useful for obtaining proposals. This is especially helpful for out of town projects that we may not have a strong presence in.

Easy to use, great features. Love how easy it is to send invites and get bids.

This has improved our ability to be extremely competitive while enabling us to  forge new and lasting relationships with subcontractors.

The simplicity in the design is definitely a winning feature.

Great Product for Competitive Pricing in a Unknown building market.

The selection of trades and inability to export the subcontractor coverage.

I really like the user friendly aspect of it, great customer support team, happy customer have used them for years.

In theory this should benefit my business because it presents a pool of potential clients to engage with and try to build relationships with.

The software integrates well with how our sales and development team already function.

From the subcontractor's end, to many useless emails. No contacts at the GC to ask any questions about the bid, plans, nothing.

It is very user friendly. I like how easy it is to navigate through each screen and how it has expanded our subcontractor base.

Their aren't any things that i dislike about this software.

I'm new and havent won any jobs. But to how easy it is. its definitely  giving me high Hope's of winning my first job.

I love the ease and convenience of the site. I have had great results with receiving bids back from the subs.

Thanks to Plan Hubs I get as many leads as i can chase down and they are quality Leads, My revenue has Tripled and my client list has grown ten fold.

The inability to send attachments or hyperlinks.

The take off capabilities for drawings and floorplans and the ease of use were huge benefits.

Its a good service and reasonable in cost for what you do get.

Cost Database is easy to use and has integrated into my business so easily.

Customer service is amazing. I have never had to wait for help and one of the rep is so patient and helpful.

Lack of response from the subcontractors. Not being able to add one more subcontractor and send to just that one.

US Dollar

Clear Estimates is a construction estimating system for remodelers and contractors which allows them to create estimates, produce bid requests, draft proposals, manage customers and more. It integrates with QuickBooks and allows users to export project estimates and customer information into the system. It also relies on the RemodelMAX database for material and labor cost information.


While originally intended for remodelers, the system can be customized to meet the needs of most trades, such as, homebuilders, design/build firms, finishing contractors, roofing and siding contractors and other specialty contractors. It is designed for smaller companies that generate less than $5 million in revenue annually.


As an online, cloud-based tool, Clear Estimates is priced per user per month. They also offer a PRO version that includes additional functionality. All users have access to a knowledge base and free support. Additionally, there is no minimum contract.



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Project Templates

Proposal Generation

Job Costing

Project Management

Projections

Customer Database

Customizable Fields

Data Import/Export

What-if Analysis

Historical Database

Audit Trail

Bid Management

Cost Estimating

Estimating

Contractor Management

Customizable Templates

Billing & Invoicing

Accounting Integration

Customizable Branding

Building Product Database

Reporting/Analytics

Cost Database

Quotes/Estimates

Change Order Management

Project Estimating

Third-Party Integrations

For AEC Industry

Residential

Mac OS

Web browser (OS agnostic)

Monthly Plan: $59/month
6-month Plan: $53/month
Annual Plan: $47/month
The vendor offers first month FREE without any obligations.

Email/Help Desk

FAQs/Forum

Knowledge Base

Phone Support

Chat

Self-Employed

2-10

11-50

51-200

201-500

501-1000

1000+

Clear Estimates

Live Online

Webinars

Documentation

Videos

PlanHub is a cloud-based construction management solution for general contractors and subcontractors. The solution allows contractors to post projects, send bid invites, share information with subcontractors and manage multiple team members. Key features include file sharing, activity tracking and bid management.


PlanHub enables users to view project locations, the total number of bids and current status of multiple projects. The built-in instant messaging feature lets users communicate with subcontractors and other employees in real time.


PlanHub’s activity tracking feature lets contractors see which users have viewed the project, downloaded files or submitted bids. Users can sort bids by pricing or trade. The solution also allows subcontractors to ask project-specific questions using built-in communication tools.


Services are available on a per month subscription basis. Support is available via live chat.



Subcontractor Management

Bidder Management

Proposal Management

File Sharing

Contractor Database

RFP Management

Qualification Tracking

Project Tracking

Subcontractor Monitoring

PlanHub Premier plans start at $399 per quarter (3 months). This rate is discounted with an annual (12 month) plan purchase.

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