Without BidHub

Before using BidHub: UCS would receive minimal bids per trade on each project. Sorting through the bids was timely and frustrating for the UCS staff. Just comparing bid estimates was difficult because the numbers varied drastically from sub to sub. For UCS, plan distribution took weeks and the number of plans distributed versus the number of bids submitted was always inconsistent. UCS spent a large amount of money on plan distribution, and did not get the results or submitted bids they anticipated. The plans were pricey the bid coverage was less than anticipated; and these results greatly impacted their overall construction costs.

With BidHub

Today, with BidHub: UCS receives multiple bids per trade for each project. All contact and bid information is securely represented in an organized admin panel which allows UCS to quickly sort and select bid winners without error. Awarding and generating contracts is done with a simple click of a mouse. UCS uses BidHub’s standardized and customized bid forms and templates to make apples-to-apples bid comparisons. In addition, plan upload and distribution is now effortless. Using BidHub, UCS’s subcontractors control the way they view and receive their plans. They can download plans or purchase printed plans depending on their personal preference. As a result, UCS has lowered their construction costs dramatically while using BidHub. To learn more about this case study and others, please visit us at www.bidhub.com.

According to UCS, BidHub’s subcontractor registration tool helps to organize and maintain their pool of subcontractors. Since they had a sub pool of over 1,000 subcontractors, keeping their information organized was a challenge. Using BidHub helps them to greatly minimize the phone calls, faxes and paper trails involved in the traditional ways of bidding. Instead of handling paperwork all day, the UCS staff concentrates their energies on project specific issues, thus helping their company to make money.

United Construction Services is a commercial construction company that services the Northern Illinois areas. UCS has been in business since 1986 and has successfully built and developed 45 retail properties in excess of 1,000,000 square feet.