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SmartBid, the leading construction bid software for general contractors, announced the launch of their free, biweekly newsletter “Bid Coach.” The newsletter focuses on reviewing the latest technology, trends, and best practices that can help general contractors improve construction bid management work flows and win more projects. This new series incorporates educational videos featuring estimator andRead more

ConstructConnect, a leading provider of construction information, technology solutions and the developer of the iSqFt platform, announced today that they have acquired SmartBid from JBKnowledge. SmartBid, a leading construction bid management solution for general contractors that streamlines subcontractor management and prequalification workflows, is one of three significant investments – including QuoteSoft and PlanSwift – recently made by ConstructConnect.Read more

SmartBid, the leading general contractor bidding software, is proud to announce an integration with Procore project management software. The integration gives general contractors the ability to seamlessly push their project and subcontractor information directly to their Procore project management dashboard. With this new partnership, general contractors can further simplify how they transfer bidding data to their project management team, reducing time, costs and errors during the changeover phase of projects.   No more wasting the day tracking downRead more

Among other leading construction industry experts included in Smartsheet’s Master Builders Guide to Construction Bidding is our very own JBKnowledge CEO, James Benham. Without giving too much away, James uses his experience and knowledge within the field of construction technology solutions, specifically invitation to bid management, to speak about how and why construction bidding software is critical in general contractor operations.   The Smartsheet guide offers contractor resources such as templates, work sheets, expert advice,Read more

New software integration streamlines document management and distribution for general contractors by connecting Autodesk BIM 360 and SmartBid plan rooms  SmartBid, the leading construction bid management software used by thousands of general contractor offices worldwide, is proud to announce an integration with Autodesk BIM 360 construction management platform. The integration gives general contractors the abilityRead more

Since 2001, JBKnowledge has been challenging and improving the way the construction industry employs technology. Our main software solution, SmartBid, has ushered general contractors into paperless bid management and streamlined subcontractor communications. SmartBid now has thousands of GC offices worldwide who use the web-based construction bid management software to simplify their preconstruction process and ultimately win more projects.  However, for years, we have focused mainly on why we believe SmartBid is the best bid management solution for general contractors.Read more

Join JBKnowledge, and other industry leaders, in Dallas, Texas during the third stop in the 2017 ConTech Roadshow series. This one-day conference will allow attendees to grow their network of local contractors and gain insight on how to improve construction workflows. The Dallas ConTech Roadshow is the third stop in the 2017 ConTech Roadshow series andRead more

Leading builders exchanges in Texas, California, Michigan, Wisconsin, New Mexico and Virginia integrate with SmartBid construction bid management software to help connect contractors to construction project opportunities. The partnership between SmartBid, the leading preconstruction software for general contractors, and local builders exchanges participating in the Virtual Planroom Network, provides contractors with opportunities to find and privately bidRead more

After 5 years of successfully utilizing SmartBid general contractor software on a regular basis, Rachel Russo is here to share her company’s story. As the Project Administrator for Raineri Construction, Rachel has years of experience handling bidding and compliance for her subcontractors. She speaks of Raineri’s move from email based bidding to the simplicity that is SmartBid general contractor software and of herRead more

Stop by the 2017 Advancing Building Estimation Conference in Houston May 23rd and 24th to learn more about JBKnowledge’s software products for estimators and preconstruction managers. Following the successful Estimation Technology Conference in 2016, the 2017 Advancing Building Estimation Conference on May 23rd through 24th will showcase innovation throughout all construction estimation processes. This eventRead more