RSMeans Data Online vs PlanHub Comparison

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Hi Spencer,
It's great to hear you're enjoying your PlanHub experience, however, it's important we hear your concerns regarding data analysis. Please reach out to our support team at connect@planhub.com so we can provide a better resolution for you. Thank you for choosing PlanHub!

I am as happy with the customer service as could be

Spiral Stairs

Thanks for the positive feedback and thanks for using PlanHub!

Use to send bid invitations to subcontractors & suppliers all across the South East on construction projects that we pursue.

PlanHub Review

Best in Town

No business/financial benefits as of yet hope that changes in near future

Comments

Thanks for the feedback and thanks for using PlanHub!

Since our subscription is relatively new, I am still learning how to use PlanHub.  My demo yesterday helped, but I will need to continue learning as I go.

Thoughts about PlanHub

Thanks for the feedback and thanks for using PlanHub! We have a new version of PlanHub coming out in the near future that will include more features and be more user friendly. If you are interested in learning more about how to navigate PlanHub, you can find video tutorials here https://www.planhub.com/tutorials

I've been able to bid far more than what I would have gotten the opportunity for had I just been reaching out to GCs. It's really good about putting all the documents and data there for you to easily download, as well as contact info for the GCs bidding in case I need to ask question or need to follow up.

Great to cast a broad net for bidding work

Good results with sub/vendor response with quotations; but lacing in communication with same.

Bid Management user

Hi Daniel,
It's important to us that we address your concern regarding our communication features. Please reach out to connect@planhub.com so our support team can provide a resolution to this issue. Thank you!

Compare RSMeans Data Online and PlanHub based on features, pricing, verified reviews, integrations & more. Find out which software is best for your business today.

WinEst Essentials is the value-packed estimating solution for your entire estimate creation workflow. From initial conceptual budgeting to specialty execution, WinEst Essentials provides the tools you need to confidently make profitable decisions based on real-world data. Our subscription includes digital takeoff, up-to-date cost databases, drawing and document manipulation capabilities, product training, and collaboration tools.

Inertia is a construction management software that helps businesses with project management, job site coordination, and compliance management. The platform enables managers to collaborate, track progress, and communicate across teams.

e-Builder is the leading provider of fully integrated capital program and project management software for top facility owners. The company’s flagship product, e-Builder Enterprise, improves capital project execution resulting in increased productivity and quality, reduced cost, and faster project delivery.

RSMeansData Online is an estimating solution for the construction industry which provides users with access to a construction cost database and offers tools for budget planning, estimate creation, cost validation, industry price trend tracking, square foot modelling, and more.

Audit Trail

Change Order Management

Cost Database

Cost Estimating

Cost Tracking

Electrical Estimating

For AEC Industry

Historical Database

HVAC Estimating

Plumbing Estimating

Proposal Generation

Quotes/Estimates

Reporting/Analytics

RSMeans Data Online

Web-based

Construction Inspector

I like the many options presented to develop a comprehensive estimate. Customer Service is the best I had encountered with any cost related company.

President

Generally good - we are satisfied with the product. Customer service is great too.

Senior Cost Consultant

Very comprehensive cost database. Good coverage of locations across the US and Canada and useful index tables.

Principal Planner & Development Consultant

But it is hard to be frustrated when software has more than you need.

Project Controls Manager

I feel confident in their prices, wages and factors for various areas of the country. I live in Mexico so would love to have a Spanish version.

Office Manager

The software is unreliable. It has costed our company several hours of lost productivity.

In general, I have had excellent experience with Means.

Project Estimator/Manager

Also, I have yet to meet any one that truly uses RSMeans as it is essentially a dead tool.

Incredibly deep library of assemblies. Easy to create and save new estimates.

Managing Director 

But with the rapidly hanging construction environment it is also helpful to have up-to-date cost information at my disposal. I rely on RSMeans data online for this information.

Owner

It is clunky and does not work. It's just not UI friendly.

Project Mgr

After speaking with a very unpleasant gentlemen, named Kireee,  that responded to me by saying "oh my god, reeeally", I discovered he didn't know how to do anything more than sign on to the program.

Program Manager

Sometimes difficult to find the correct line item and you have to refer back to the book to find exactly what you are looking for.

Senior Estimator

Units for different types of work and areas of the country need to be looked at carefully. I have found some "bad" out of the box costs.

Graduate Researcher

No easy access to the software API. Difficult to integrate into software.

Admin assis, Inspector, Diver

With the web introductions and walk-throughs it makes it easy for my engineers to look up what they need, fast and efficiently.

Civil Engineer

Serves as an easy way to research costs online and build quick parametric estimates.

VP - Architectural

Ease of use of square foot cost estimates, especially substitution of systems.

RSMeans Data Online screenshot: The enhanced search functionality allows users to search for specific numbers within the database

RSMeans Data Online screenshot: Users can generate square foot models for larger projects

RSMeans Data Online screenshot: The basic estimator tool allows users to generate proposals based on industry data

RSMeans Data Online screenshot: Real time reports provide insight into industry price trends

Freelancers

Large Enterprises

Mid Size Business

Public Administrations

Small Business

BuildingConnected is the all-in-one bid management platform for construction professionals. Connect owners, general contractors, and subcontractors through a real-time construction network. All-star features include invitation sending, bid management, bid leveling, advanced analytics, and more.

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Pantera Tools software is for construction professionals who want to simplify their bids, projects, and communication. With our white-labeled invitation to bid solutions and project management products, we look forward to providing our customers with an easy-to-use solution at a cost below the rest.

PlanHub is a cloud-based pre-construction software that is practical and cost-effective. This solution can be used by general contractors, subcontractors, and supplier businesses. PlanHub can be used to post projects, send bid invites, share information with subcontractors, and manage multiple team members. Some of its features include file sharing, activity tracking, and bid management.

Bid Management

Collaboration Tools

Contractor Database

Document Management

Document Storage

Estimating

File Sharing

Job Costing

Job Management

Lead Management

Multiple Projects

Project Estimating

Project Tracking

Proposal Management

Qualification Tracking

RFP Management

Scheduling

Subcontractor Management

Subcontractor Monitoring

Takeoff

Task Management

Team Collaboration

PlanHub

Android

iPad

iPhone

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

Preconstruction Manager

The software is free and for that it has value in helping to increase bid particpation. Also alot of small subcontractors use it so it has a good outreach.

ESTIMATING ASSISTANT

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

Estimating Department Mgr.

Really like using Plan Hub & all the help I get from the rep. We get several bids for our projects  using Plan Hub, its been a win win for our Company.

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.

business development manager

I also feel that the ability to review all of the documents is great. It is easy to use and I am able to share the info with others on my team.

Estimator

My overall experience has been amazing. The rep has been the person helping me.

Administration

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

Project Manager

I like the user friendly platform and the ability to bid to multiple general contractors  with just a couple clicks of a mouse.

Estimator 

PlanHub has been a great experience, helping navigate and organize my proposals.

Sr. Project Coordinator

Editing a project is still somewhat frustrating  and in some areas there aren't enough options to choose from. There is no place for photos in the plans area.

Junior Estimator

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

Operations Manager

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.

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.

Human Resource

It helps me analyze costs and the decision on how much should I charge the customer/client.

Subcontractor Procurement Lead

The "messaging" is difficult to use. Questions and answers do not stay together as a conversation.

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

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

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

RSMeans Data Online vs PlanHub Comparison

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