General Contractors & Construction Managers:

Many construction professionals are looking for a way to reduce the paper, time and administrative costs associated with the bid process. CNS can help them utilize the power of the web to simplify and reduce costs.

Construction News Service facilitates the streamlining of projects out for bid through our exclusive distribution of PlanSource; a customized, large capacity Virtual Plan Room.

PlanSource is an online document control system designed for industry professionals who need easy, reliable document control and distribution. Throughout the entire design, construction and operation process, PlanSource provides secure, controlled access and distribution of large volumes of project documents. Experience the advantage of integrated contact management and communication tools that keep your team connected through a single project file. Visit the PlanSource website.

General Contractors & Construction Managers:

• Manage Invitations to bid

• Maintain an up to date contact database of Subs and Suppliers

• Distribute bid documents and addenda

• Organize and control construction documents & shop drawings

Consultants:

Maintain a controlled access 'electronic filing cabinet'

Use the integrated measuring, markup and annotation tools to communicate changes

Receive reports of who saw what and when