April 4, 2019
Challenge: As the construction industry continues to increase the use of electronic data, cloud technologies, and hosted services, companies should be constantly
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SmartBid is the leading construction bid management software for general contractors worldwide. With the SmartBid general contractor software, GCs can access a web-based and mobile platform to streamline their bid project data, documents and subcontractor communications during preconstruction.
WHAT OUR USERS SAY
“Absolutely love it.”
“Absolutely love it. It’s very simple to use and has tons more features. There are constant updates and enhancements made based on user review and comments, which is wonderful.”
Batson-Cook Company
“Leads the Industry.”
“SmartBid has allowed us to pull together all of the offices for our entire company into a cohesive, well-organized, properly restricted system for the first time ever. SmartBid leads the industry in ease of access and ease of use for subcontractors.”
JE Dunn Construction Group
“So much more effective.”
“I came from a company where all the preconstruction admin was done from Microsoft Outlook. SmartBid is so much more effective. Overall I’ve had a great experience with the software.”
Zwick Construction Company
BID MANAGEMENT. SIMPLIFIED.®
Send Invitations to Bid
Build custom communications or use our template library to send invitations to bid from one centralized location. Receive bid proposals, send requests for more information, and know the progress of your subcontractors’ bids at all times.
Share Project Documents
Send subcontractors customized access to your online plan room to review project documents and submit proposals. Monitor what plan files they view and download and collaborate on estimating using our takeoff integrations.
Manage Subcontractor Data
Our centralized, online dashboard allows your bid team to efficiently manage your private subcontractor database. Organize subs by trade, location, minority status, and more. You can even grow your network as needed by integrating our Public Registry of Subcontractors.
Prequalify Subcontractors
Our ConsensusDocs 721 form integration and custom prequal questionnaire builder allow you to find the right subs for every job. You define the review process and you can even set auto-notifications for timely renewal.
FEATURED INTEGRATIONS
The Procore integration allows SmartBid users to seamlessly transition their projects, subs, and documents from the preconstruction phase to the building phase to keep tracking their projects smoothly from bid to completion.
The Autodesk BIM 360 integration helps general contractors centralize their project files and synchronize their plan room.
The Dropbox cloud storage integration allows users to upload, or automatically sync project files and plans in selected projects to keep documents up-to-date.
With the ConstructConnect Network integration, you’ll have access to the largest sub network in North America. Get the capacity & coverage you need to win more projects, wherever you do business.
NEWS & BLOG
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March 29, 2019READ MORE
We recently met with Ryan Tapert, Director of Preconstruction at CPM I Tenant Improvement Solutions, a full-service general contractor focused in the Pacific Northwest. They
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March 28, 2019READ MORE
“If you’re a general contractor looking for a new bid solicitation system, I definitely recommend SmartBid.” – Marc Brown, Estimator at PCL Construction PCL is
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March 15, 2019READ MORE
Challenge: Finding the right subcontractors to meet construction project needs is one of the biggest challenges general contractors face today. The top
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March 6, 2019READ MORE
When? April 17th, 2019 from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CST) Where? Georgia Tech Global Learning Center 800 Spring St NW Atlanta,
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February 11, 2019READ MORE
Challenge: The process of pricing and qualifying subcontractor proposals must be done with the utmost care. Without the proper due-diligence, GCs could
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January 21, 2019READ MORE
Good news, we’ve just announced the 2019 SmartBid Academy locations and dates! After three successful years of SmartBid Academies across the U.S., we’re excited
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January 4, 2019READ MORE
Challenge: The construction industry is constantly changing. Continuing education is vital for estimators and preconstruction professionals to maintain quality and stay current
