OUR STORY

Helping the construction industry start every
project on a solid foundation

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WHO WE ARE

Transforming the Construction Industry, One Project at a Time

At ConstructConnect, we provide the data and software to help contractors and manufacturers find, bid, and win the right projects. We’ve built our tools by bringing together some of the best software in the industry, making sure you have everything you need to succeed. Our goal is to make the process easier and more efficient, so you can focus on getting the job done.

Our Mission

To help the construction industry start every project on a solid foundation.

Our Vision

To power the people and projects that build thriving communities.

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OUR HISTORY

From Acquisition to Innovation

Building the company of the future starts with honoring the strongest pillars of the past. For over 100 years, our team has been dedicated to developing industry-trusted tools that provide valuable opportunities and insights for our customers.

1911

Journal of Commerce Founded

Journal of Commerce is founded as a trusted publication and resource for Western Canada's construction industry. Providing project updates, economic news, legal notices, and tenders.

1927

Daily Commerical News Founded

Daily Commercial News is founded as the beacon of Eastern Canada's construction industry. Providing industry news, certificates and notices, project-related information, and tenders.

1977

Construction Data Corporation News (CDC News) Founded

Construction Data Corporation News is founded as a news resource that provided project-related construction starts data for contractors in the great Philadelphia metro area.

1982

Construction Market Data (CMD Group) Opens First Office

Construction Market Data opens its first office and working plan room, tracking data and 5-year forecasts on hundreds of thousands of projects in both the United States and Canada.

1988

OnCenter Software Founded

OnCenter Software is founded as a first of its kind, providing market-leading digital takeoff and estimating tools, now known as, On-Screen Takeoff, Quick Bid, and Digital Control Process.

1991

QuoteSoft Founded

QuoteSoft is formed to deliver digital estimating tools for the mechanical, piping, plumbing, HVAC, and ductwork industry.

1993

iSqFt Founded

iSqFt is founded, helping General Contractors source localized public projects and share invitations to bid with their preferred Subcontractors.

1993

Canadian News Publications Acquired

JOC and DCN acquired by CMD Group.

1996

Construction Journal Founded

Construction Journal founded as a subscription-based data lead service for contractors in a majority of the United States.

2002

BidClerk Founded

BidClerk is founded as the most cost-efficient provider of national preconstruction project leads for the industry.

2006

SmartBid Founded

SmartBid is formed, providing a way to help general contractors communicate and collaborate more effectively with subcontractors in a custom bidding software solution.

2007

PlanSwift Founded

PlanSwift is formed, providing easy-to-use, comparatively inexpensive takeoff and estimation tools for residential and commercial contractors

2016

ConstructConnect Formed

ConstructConnect formed by merging iSqFt, BidClerk, CDC News, and Construction Market Data creating the new market leader for project data in both the United States and Canada.

2017

ConstructConnect Acquires OnCenter Software

OnCenter Software merges into ConstructConnect expanding their offering of digital takeoff and estimating solutions to the market.

2018

ConstructConnect Acquires Bid and Takeoff Solutions

ConstructConnect acquires SmartBid, QuoteSoft, and PlanSwift. Expanding it's offering of bid management and estimating solutions.

2016-2023

ConstructConnect Innovates

ConstructConnect continues to innovate and expand its market offerings with the acquisition of Construction Journal and introduction an innovation of Al assisted takeoff tools.

OUR PRODUCTS

Designed To Help You Win Your Next Project

  • Project Data

  • Manufacturer Insights

  • Takeoff & Estimating

  • Bid Management

Project Information You Can Trust

Our ConstructConnect Project Intelligence and Intelligent Leads products are powered by features from some of the best in the industry, including trusted names like iSqFt, CMD Group, BidClerk, and Construction Journal. Together, our products give you access to the latest and most comprehensive public and private project data in the construction industry.

A Manufacturers Platform Built to Help You Get Specified

The ConstructConnect Insight Platform is built to give Building Product Manufacturers a competitive edge in the product specification market. With a range of solutions that are built to be tailored to your business needs, our products including Intelligent Leads, Analyze, Forecast, Sync, and Publ work together to create a seamless process designed for driving results.

Fast, Accurate Bids – The New Standard in Your Workflow

Accurately estimate costs and deliver detailed bid proposals both easier and faster with digital takeoff and estimating products from ConstructConnect. Find a product match for your business with industry-known names like Planswift®, On-Screen Takeoff™, QuickBid®, and QuoteSoft®.

Seamlessly manage your bids from start to finish

Save time and streamline your bidding process with tools like ConstructConnect Bid Management, SmartBid, and iSqFt, allowing you to create and manage individual bid packages easily. Simplify project management by using a digital platform to send invites, track progress, and collaborate with your team. Plus, effortlessly move project data from search to bid management and takeoff, keeping everything organized and efficient.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is ConstructConnect?

ConstructConnect provides software to help commercial subcontractors, general contractors, and building product manufacturers manage their preconstruction process. Backed by over 100 years of experience and acquisitions like iSqFt®, BidClerk®, Construction Journal®, On-Screen Takeoff® and PlanSwift®, our tools simplify finding, bidding, and estimating projects.

What products or services do you offer?

What sets your company apart from competitors in your industry?

Ready to connect?

Precision matters in preconstruction. Start your next project with confidence with ConstructConnect.

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