App sends any size Blueprints anywhere – Next Day

(Issued May 2023) NEW YORK, NY— Finally Procore users “do not have to leave” the Procore platform to get their blueprints printed and shipped! Today there is an App for that!

Procore Technologies (NYSE: PCOR), America’s largest construction management platform, announced a new integration with Plans4Less, the premiere blueprint platform for ordering and shipping plans nationwide. The new integration provides the Procore user with the ability to use Plans4Less, via the new Plans4Less App,to order and ship hard copy blueprints through an embedded experience within their Procore account. 

“This is a very meaningful announcement for Plans4Less,” says Brian Burke, CEO and Founder of Plans4Less. “There are over 250 Apps listed in the Procore App Marketplace and our newly launched Plans4Less App is the only hard copy Blueprint App available to every one of Procore’s 10,000+ customers. That is a powerful statement for us.”

Burke continues, “Our integration allows access to Plans4Less using your Procore login credentials with a single sign-in. Procore connects all stakeholders across the entire construction lifecycle. This helps everyone work more efficiently, communicate better, and build faster by creating a single dependable information source.”

Burke goes on to explain other added-values to users of this new integration: “With this new

relationship with Procore we are providing Plans4Less users with a smoother, more seamless, time-saving process. “Simply put, that is more speed and more ease when ordering and shipping plans.”

Procore users can find the Plans4Less App by searching under “Plans” or “Blueprints” in the Procore App Marketplace. “To take advantage of the new full API integration with Procore, the only requirements are an active Procore account with Admin rights and downloading the Plans4Less App from the Procore App

Marketplace,” says Burke.

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) make possible today’s electronic communications that enable instant sharing and help expand our interconnected world. Plans4Less is a pioneer and industry leader providing a seamless software platform to Commercial GC’s and Subcontractors for ordering and shipping hard copy, large format blueprints anywhere in the U.S. Cloud-based construction management software allows teams of construction companies, property owners, project managers, contractors, and partners to collaborate on construction projects and share access to documents, planning systems and data, using an internet-connected device.

“Data Security and general Risk Mitigation are paramount in a customer relationship in this digital world”, says Burke. “Now having the user experience within a fully embedded Procore API, the Procore security ecosystem, is a game-changer for Plans4Less and our users. The data is secure, safe and reliable.”

Burke says this new partnership is in keeping with his goals of using tools to help manage risk, grow profits, and ensure data is secure while driving productivity and performance: “If you are adding your current Reprographics company into the project directory, then your data is not secure. Our embedded App solves that. Join the 40 other general contractors that have already added the Plans4Less App into their systems.”

Examples of Plans4Less pricing:

Full size B&W plans 24 x 36, 30 x 42 and 36 x 48 — $ 1.50 each.

Plans4Less Annual Prime Membership entitles the client to Unlimited FREE Ground Shipping for $95.00 per year (no minimum size order).

For more info, contact Brian Burke, brian@Plans4Less.com / (855) 752-6745/1-855-PLANS-4-L / Twitter:  @plans4less

                                                                                                       -By Stan Hurwitz / stanhurwitz@gmail.com

Plans4LessPrime Means Free Nationwide UPS Ground Shipping

Company Founder and President Brian Burke says, “Free shipping is a huge benefit to general contractors, subcontractors, architects and engineers.  The savings can really add up.” Over the past decade, Plans4Less built its reputation for saving clients money by offering any size black and white plans (up to 36” x 48”) for $1.00 each and full- size color plans as well. All print orders are shipped via UPS Ground Service free whether the job includes full-size black and white blueprints, half-sized color prints, spec books, construction site and safety signs or lean boards. Plans4Less ships to all 50 states, often as soon as same day.

Plans4Less’s software technology is used by general contractors, subcontractors, and engineers, architects, designers and specialty contractors. Customers use the frictionless software platform because of its speed, ease of use, reliability and savings.

Burke says, “This has been a trying time for everyone in the AEC ecosystem. As we adjust to this rapidly changing work environment, we realize now more than ever how each dollar counts. Plans4LessPrimeis a true added value; nobody else in this space is faster orcheaper.  Plans4Less has saved our clients hundreds of dollars on construction projects. The faster that owners, architects, engineers, general contractors and subs can turn digital project spec documents into large format prints, the sooner their team can make changes, review and complete RFP’s, create quotes, and submit bids.” To sum up why his clients use the Plans4Less software platform, Burke strongly believes “Clients use our platform because it is fast, very easy to use,  extremely accurate and reliable, and our fixed pricing saves them money.”

Files can be uploaded to www.Plans4Less.com .

For more info, contact Brian Burke, brian@Plans4Less.com  / (855) 752-6745 /1-855-PLANS-4-L  / Twitter:  @plans4less                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       – Stan Hurwitz / stanhurwitz@gmail.com

STACK Cloud-based Estimating Software A Perfect Partner for Plans4Less Printed Documents

‘Takeoff’ is industry jargon for an estimate of how much of any given material is needed to complete a job to project specifications — and how much it will cost.  Takeoff also gives project managers a ballpark estimate of what labor will cost to get the material installed and functioning properly – including anything from studs, light fixtures and loam to drywall, cable, roofing shingles, etc.

STACK Construction Technologies founder and CEO Phillip Ogilby explains, “I know from personal experience that often times projects mature to a point where the detailed, full-size drawings or blueprints are necessary and helpful. We are excited about this new partnership and look forward to delivering additional value and flexibility to contractors.”

STACK takeoff and estimating software streamlines the bid process for contractors of all sizes and empowers users to quickly and accurately measure digital plans, collaborate with team members, customize materials and pricing, and finalize project estimates. Now, with this exciting partnership, users who need printed copies of their project documents can send their digital plan files to Plans4Less.com who will deliver the full-size printed docs to the job site or the contractor’s office the very next day.

Ogilby says, “Construction takeoffs can be time-consuming and are often inaccurate when completed manually. With STACK software, contractors can bid more work in less time without costly errors. Because

it’s cloud-based, it also allows estimators to work on projects anytime, anywhere from Mac or PC.”  

Plans4Less.com, the leading source for fixed-rate reprographics services, has built a reputation for providing a revolutionary new tool for construction industry pros who use software/printing applications. Brian Burke says any designer, architect, engineer, construction manager or sub can order sets of full or half size plans right from his site at a surprisingly low cost.

“We print your plans in black and white or full color and ship directly to your office and/or job site. We take the guesswork out of plan costs and delivery time, and customers appreciate our simple fixed rate and next-day delivery anywhere in the U.S. Nobody is faster and cheaper. Many customers have saved hundreds of dollars on construction projects. Any size black and white plans up to 36” x 48” are $1.00 each. Full size color plans range from $5.70 each for 24” x 36”, to 36” x 48” plans for $11.40 each.”

Burke adds, “The faster owners, architects, engineers, general contractors and subs can turn digital project specification documents into large format prints, the sooner their team can make changes, review and complete RFP’s, create quotes, and submit bids.  This new partnership helps our clients meet deadlines, enabling them to submit and win more bids.” 

Contractors can give STACK software a try for free at www.stackct.com  and can upload files for print at  www.Plans4Less.com. Both platforms accept documents in industry standard file types (.tif, and .pdf) 

For more info about Plans4Less.com, contact brian@Plans4Less.com  / (855) 752-6745.  

For more info or to start a FREE trial of STACK, visit www.stackct.com   or call (844) 225-1122.

                                                                                                                By Stan Hurwitz / stanhurwitz@gmail.com

Cutting-edge construction document management & printing service helps project managers move faster and more economically from bidding phase to project planning and management phases

With its national network, Plans4Less.com prints any full-sized (36” x 48”) black and white plans for a flat rate of $1 per sheet — any quantity — and delivers them to any location in the U. S. by the next business day. Half-size B & W plans are 50 cents per sheet. Full color plans are also available with the same service at the lowest prices available.

GCs and subcontractors can easily get their construction documents printed and delivered right from their Procore dashboard when using the Plans4Less.com app –available as their ‘print plans’ option.  

Burke says, “Service integration innovations like the Procore/Plans4Less.com combination keep construction technology on the cutting edge. It’s only natural for Procore customers to want ease of use for an integrated construction document printing service as they move from their bidding phase into the project planning and

management phases of the projects they win.  Together, we’re enhancing users’ experience, offering the lowest cost, most efficient printing distribution system yet conceived.”

Rob McKinney, the ConAppGuru, and construction tech leader James Benham, Founder /CEO of JBKnowledge, the creators of SmartBid, described how  clients benefit with Plans4Less.com integration: “Our users still use lots of paper and need hundreds of prints. We have customers using the product, saving money, and getting better service.”

FCI Constructors, Inc., of Colorado Springs, has been using Plans4Less.com with tremendous success. Upon opening his email one day, Will Kiser, FCI Project Engineer, got a message from one of his firm’s offices instructing everyone in the company to use Plans4Less to save money on printing plans.He emailed Burke: “You keep delivering crisp, quality plans, even the big 36 x 48’s for a dollar a print.Then you get the plans on time to exactly where my guys need them at our various sites. Even the shipping costs are low. You guys get an A+ for overall value, and I’ll even throw in a gold star for your can-do attitude!”

Burke says, “We continue to look for innovative ways to make the printing experience easier and more rewarding for enterprise software clients in the construction industry and beyond.” He notes that Plans4Less.com is the first and only print company to be in the Procore App Marketplace, and Plans4Less.com will be integrated into their software by the Fall. For more info, interviews, etc., contact: Brian Burke  /  brian@Plans4Less.com   /  (203) 592-5714 / www.Plans4Less.com. By Stanley Hurwitz / stanhurwitz@gmail.com

Burke Tells SmartBidNet Users: “Just think of us as the FTD of the Reprographics Industry”

During the SmartBidNet Conference podcast, Burke described advantages of using Plans4Less.com and notably, the value of consistency in using the same company for all job sites. “A company with a jobsite in Texas and one in New York can be using the same printer, and relax knowing their plans will be delivered next day at a consistent price, wherever they’re needed,” said Burke. “The flat rate pricing allows companies to know what they’ll be spending on each job before placing the order. It takes location-based variables out of the equation.”

Hosting the interview with Burke were the ConTechTrio: SmartBidNet maker JBKnowledge’s CEO James Benham; Rob McKinney of ConAppGuru, a source for apps to manage and track tools for construction; and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Consultant Josh Bone.   Burke is a pioneer in the reprographics industry having helped it evolve from pre-computer technology. He told Conference attendees, “As the technology improved, I saw a way to make the price point more accessible and reasonable for subcontractors.

During ConTechTrio podcasts, the hosts and special guests discuss all things construction tech including hardware, software, devices, apps, and strategies for applying them on construction projects. For updates and to join the conversation, follow #ConTechTrio.

Files can be easily uploaded to www.Plans4Less.com.  For more info and/or interviews, contact brian@Plans4Less.com   / (203) 592-5714.  

                                                    By Stanley Hurwitz / stanhurwitz@gmail.com / 508-269-0570

ATTN, Editor: For an interview and/or more info, please contact Brian Burke:  brian@Plans4Less.com  / (203) 592-5714.              

Industry’s Fastest Turnaround (< 24 hours) and Lowest Prices ($1 per Page!) 

(Issued Spring 2016) – Doing business with Brian Burke is like turning the clock ahead and back at the same time.

His Plans4Less.com business helps customers save time and money – and even capture additional business – combining cutting-edge 21^st century technology with cut-rate prices.  Burke’s novel concept, Plans4Less.com, offers distinct advantages to general contractors and subs, architects, construction firms and related industries:

• Plans for $1 per page – a savings of about 70% over competitors’ fees (black and white, standard architectural and engineering sizes). Color pages are a bit more.
• Same day or sooner turnaround — Large format plans delivered within 24 hours of receipt of digital files. His network of local print partners often makes possible same-day delivery.

Plans4Less.com has already built a loyal following across the country among large and small companies alike. A few examples: 

• When Bernice Bako, National Marketing Director for giant Turner Construction Co., —  $11 billion in annual revenues — needed printed small format color copies for a presentation, she called on Burke “who has never let us down.” She says, “We sent our digital files in the evening, Central Time, and we had the prints in-hand for a presentation at noon, an hour before the presentation. Plans4Less.com beats the local office of a national copy/print company on turnaround and price.  We saved 20% on the job. Brian is available, flexible and very fairly priced.”
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• Paul Dawson is an architect and Asset Manager for The Grossman Companies, Inc., a commercial real estate firm based near Boston with a three million square-foot portfolio. He’s been using Plans4Less.com since its founding. This past year, much of Paul’s work has focused on an apartment construction project. He says, “The quality of black and white and color prints is always excellent. A recent order for three 24” x 36” full color large format presentation graphics mounted on foam board arrived the next day, well packaged, in great condition. We appreciate Brian’s ‘can do’ attitude and personalized service. They have saved us many hundreds of dollars.”
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• Office Manager Sue at Steven C. Hayes’ architectural firm on Cape Cod, has used Plans4Less.com for two years. She says, “Where else can you get 24” x 36” prints for $1 per page, delivered the next day – sometimes the same day?!” She notes how costs add up on a project when you need 10 sets of 20 pages each. Subcontractors and town building departments require hard copies of every page. We email our PDF’s and delivery instructions, and within 24 hours, like magic, the package arrives as promised.”

“The faster architects, engineers, contractors and real estate people can turn digital project specification documents into large format prints, the sooner their team can review and complete RFP’s and submit their bids.  Every day we help our clients meet deadlines, enabling them to submit bids on time and win contracts.”   Large files can be easily uploaded to  www.Plans4Less.com .  For more info,  contact brian@Plans4Less.com  / (203) 592-5714.                     –  By Stanley Hurwitz / stanhurwitz@gmail..com

STACK Cloud-based Estimating Software A Perfect Partner for Plans4Less Printed Documents

Plans4Less.com’s President Brian Burke says “This new powerhouse duo will deliver  essential, value-added services to mutual contractor customers that has not been previously available!”

‘Takeoff’ is industry jargon for an estimate of how much of any given material is needed to complete a job to project specifications — and how much it will cost.  Takeoff also gives project managers a ballpark estimate of what labor will cost to get the material installed and functioning properly – including anything from studs, light fixtures and loam to drywall, cable, roofing shingles, etc. 

STACK Construction Technologies founder and CEO Phillip Ogilby explains, “I know from personal experience that often times projects mature to a point where the detailed, full-size drawings or blueprints are necessary and helpful. We are excited about this new partnership and look forward to delivering additional value and flexibility to contractors.”

STACK takeoff and estimating software streamlines the bid process for contractors of all sizes and empowers users to quickly and accurately measure digital plans, collaborate with team members, customize materials and pricing, and finalize project estimates. Now, with this exciting partnership, users who need printed copies of their project documents can send their digital plan files to Plans4Less.com who will deliver the full-size printed docs to the job site or the contractor’s office the very next day. 

Ogilby says, “Construction takeoffs can be time-consuming and are often inaccurate when completed manually. With STACK software, contractors can bid more work in less time without costly errors. Because 

it’s cloud-based, it also allows estimators to work on projects anytime, anywhere from Mac or PC.”  

Plans4Less.com, the leading source for fixed-rate reprographics services, has built a reputation for providing a revolutionary new tool for construction industry pros who use software/printing applications. Brian Burke says any designer, architect, engineer, construction manager or sub can order sets of full or half size plans right from his site at a surprisingly low cost. 

“We print your plans in black and white or full color and ship directly to your office and/or job site. We take the guesswork out of plan costs and delivery time, and customers appreciate our simple fixed rate and next-day delivery anywhere in the U.S. Nobody is faster and cheaper. Many customers have saved hundreds of dollars on construction projects. Any size black and white plans up to 36” x 48” are $1.00 each. Full size color plans range from $5.70 each for 24” x 36”, to 36” x 48” plans for $11.40 each.”

Burke adds, “The faster owners, architects, engineers, general contractors and subs can turn digital project specification documents into large format prints, the sooner their team can make changes, review and complete RFP’s, create quotes, and submit bids.  This new partnership helps our clients meet deadlines, enabling them to submit and win more bids.”  

Contractors can give STACK software a try for free at www.stackct.com  and can upload files for print at  www.Plans4Less.com. Both platforms accept documents in industry standard file types (.tif, and .pdf)  

For more info about Plans4Less.com, contact brian@Plans4Less.com  / (855) 752-6745.   

For more info or to start a FREE trial of STACK, visit www.stackct.com  or call (844) 225-1122.

By Stan Hurwitz / stanhurwitz@gmail.com

Plans4Less™ and PipelineSuite® collaboration enables clients to submit bids faster to win more contracts

 Brian Burke, President of Plans4Less.com (www.Plans4Less.com), a pioneer in fixed-rate large-format document reprographics, announced a new collaborative effort with PipelineSuite® (https://pipelinesuite.com ), a pre-construction bid management software service that has been used by general contractors, subcontractors and their suppliers across the U. S. for 20 years. Rick Dill, President/CEO of PipelineSuite joined Burke in making the announcement.     

PipelineSuite® was designed by construction industry veterans. It’s highly customizable and integrates with other construction applications to make jobs easier and more efficient. This is the fifth construction tech software alliance formed by Plans4Less in recent years. Other partners include Procore, Autodesk BIM 360, and Bid Express.

“It’s all about delivering critical hard copy or electronic documents where and when it’s needed, quickly and on time,” says Burke, who has spent his entire career in reprographics and printing. “Our integrations provide the ability for our customers order to print plans directly from the platforms they use every day.” The faster owners, architects, engineers, contractors and subcontractors can turn digital project files into large format prints, the sooner their team can review and complete RFP’s and submit their bids. And these plans are especially helpful at the job site. We’re committed to help our clients meet deadlines, enabling them to submit bids on time and win contracts.”  

Integrated software solutions improve the preconstruction process regarding improved speed, better collaboration, plus savings in time, money and headaches. This capability is of enormous benefit to property general contractors, developers,  architects, engineers, contractors and subs.  While bid and construction documents are distributed electronically, Plans4Less.com’s network of reprographics associates across the country means that plans will be delivered to team members within 24 hours or less.   

Scott Sanders, Senior Project Manager for D. E. Harvey, a large Houston-based General Contractor with such iconic clients as Allstate, Baylor University, and Dell, said, “We found value and savings by integrating 

bid management software with Plans4Less capabilities.  We order plans from Plans4Less from the Construction Management software. We use their national network of print partners and appreciate their no-surprises, fixed-rate pricing. Construction management software, literally, helps us keep everyone on the same page.” 

Combining PipelineSuite software with Plans4Less.com has many advantages: (1) Integrated solutions to improve speed, collaboration, plus time and money savings;  ; (2) Next day turnaround within 24 hours, often same day; (3) Large format plans for as little as $1 per page – a savings of about 70% over competitors’ fees. 

Burke says the best part about Plans4Less’s tech integrations is that the user can order plans directly from the platform they’re using – No need for extra logins and keystrokes. He says, “It’s frictionless so, for example, you can switch between PipelineSuite and Procore without having to download and re-upload plan files for ordering.” Plans4Less also works with other software integration platform users.

Burke points to several other keys to his success: “Our process and pricing model; software is intuitive, fast and easy; continuous improvement based on customer feedback; and top-notch customer service 24/7, 365 days a year; Easy, simple collaboration —  Files can be uploaded to  www.Plans4Less.com which accepts documents in industry standard .pdf files.  For more info, contact brian@Plans4Less.com  / (855) 752-6745 / 1-855-PLANS-4-L, or PipelineSuite:  rdill@pipelinesuite.com /  www. pipelinesuite.com/      

–  By Stan Hurwitz / stanhurwitz@gmail.com

ATTN, Editor:   Contact   Brian Burke — brian@plans4less.com         
Phone: 1-855-752-6745  /  1-855-PLANS-4-L   /  Twitter:  @plans4less

Or PipelineSuite:  Rick Dill — rdill@pipelinesuite.com

FREE Enterprise-wide UPS Ground shipping on all blueprint orders

Plans4Less (www.Plans4Less.com ) is a pioneer and industry leader providing a seamless software platform for ordering and shipping hard copy, large format blueprints and plans, same day or overnight anywhere in the U.S. Its proprietary software technology is used by a full range of construction industry professionals who appreciate Plans4Less.com’s platform for its speed, ease of use, reliability and savings. The client list reads like a Who’s Who in the construction industry.

In December, 2020, the company launched its Plans4Less Prime subscription membership

plan with free UPS Ground shipping and low fixed-rate pricing. This month, as an encore, Burke has  introduced Plans4Less Enterprise, designed for medium-size and larger general contractors with a number of locations in a single state or in a multi-state format.

Burke says, “The new Enterprise product remedies the complexities and resource commitments that multi-office GC’s and subs face in ordering and delivering plans for the entire enterprise in a quick and easy manner. Among the advantages: Increased workflow efficiencies; quick bid turnaround; increased revenue potential; reduced rework; free UPS Ground Shipping on all blueprints orders; and B & W and color plans both priced at the same low fixed rate. We put accurate, timely physical plans and schematics at your fingertips, at the client’s offices, jobsite and home, literally keeping everyone on the same page, eliminating costly errors. Quick turnaround helps to win bids.”

“The general contractors pain point is the complexity and time demands of ordering and delivering plans on an enterprise basis. Plans4Less Enterprise is the solution. “We provide speed and ease,” says Burke. “One of our large GC customers said recently, ‘I don’t want to deal with multiple vendors or websites!’” 

“Speed, ease and accuracy are key,” says Burke with 30 years’ experience in the reprographics

business. “Our veteran reprographics team provides an extra layer of quality control.” Plans4Less 

Enterprise’s added value comes from the customized dashboard developed for each client. The dashboard is then shared to all interested users and allows the enterprise to avoid complications of ordering  

plans like going to a website to register, then entering a credit card for each transaction. It also avoids  unwanted emails.

“The Plans4Less Enterprise provides the user with a customized blueprint order solution,” says Burke. “It’s as simple as a drag and drop for the enterprise client.” Files can be uploaded to www.Plans4Less.com.  

 For more info, contact Brian Burke, brian@Plans4Less.com  / (855) 752-6745 /1-855-PLANS-4-L  / Twitter:  @plans4less      

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Advantages of Plans4Less Enterprise

1. Same pricing for every office

2. Desktop ordering and file transfer link for files

3. Color same price as B & W plans

4. Free Prime Membership- FREE UPS Ground Shipping

5. Net 30 Days open account terms

6. One-stop shopping with Plans4Less-Enterprise.

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–By Stan Hurwitz /  stanhurwitz@gmail.com

New Partnership Allows Procore Customers to Import and Print from within Plans4Less Accounts

New York, NY (Issued June 21, 2022) – Plans4Less, the Contech industry leader in providing a fast, easy and economical platform for ordering and delivering plans anywhere in the U.S., today announced a strategic partnership with Agave, the unified API provider for the construction industry.

The partnership with Agave allows Plans4Less customers to import and print plans from their Procore accounts from within their Plans4Less accounts. Agave provides access for Plans4Less customers to their Procore files. They then use the custom-designed ‘Agave File Picker’ to choose only those files or disciplines they would like to have printed and delivered by Plans4Less.

Brian Burke, founder of Plans4Less (www.Plans4Less.com) with over 25 years of experience in reprographics, describes this as “a real game-changer” for his Procore customers. Burke says, “Prior to using Agave to integrate with Procore, our customers would either have to jump back and forth between Procore and Plans4Less or ask to have Plans4Less added to the Procore job directory. “Either way we were asking the customer to do additional work.” 

He adds, “Our job is to assist our customers to increase their workflow process and  reduce any pre-construction/bidding friction. We certainly did not want to be adding  extra steps when they simply need to access blueprints.”

Now, with the Agave API, Plans4Less/Procore users can order plans without missing a beat. Burke says, “While clients are in their Plans4Less accounts, they can click on the Procore icon, enter their login info, and sign in to access and choose (via the file picker) which Procore project plans to print and ship.”

Burke explains, , “If I put myself in the shoes of the GC or sub, I would want a blueprint company that’s  easy to use, fast,  accurate/reliable/experienced and  priced at a competitive fixed rate. In theory that sounds easy, but in practice it is incredibly hard. Clients report that the sooner teams can make changes, review and complete RFP’s, create quotes, and submit bids, the more contracts they can secure.”      

Agave (www.agaveapi.com ) is a leader in the integration of project management, financial and bidding platforms to enable developers to harness the entire range of available data. Plans4Less is the leader in providing a seamless software platform for ordering and shipping hard copy, large format blueprints anywhere in the U.S.  

For more info, contact Brian Burke: brian@plans4less.com

By Stan Hurwitz / stanhurwitz@gmail.com

Plans4Less.com Offers Construction Industry’s Fastest Turnaround (< 24 hours) and Lowest Prices ($1 per Page!)

Burke’s novel concept offers distinct advantages for general contractors and subs, architects, construction firms and related industries:

Plans for $1 per page – a savings of about 70% over competitors’ fees (black and white, standard architectural and engineering sizes). Color pages are a bit more.

Same day or sooner turnaround — Large format plans delivered within 24 hours of receipt of digital files. His network of local print partners often makes possible same-day delivery.

Integrated solutions to improve the preconstruction process – In the Spring, Plans4Less.com and SmartBidNet^® (www.SmartBidNet.com), a leader in ‘invitation to bid’ software for general contractors and subcontractors, joined forces to improve speed and collaboration.

Plans4Less.com has built a loyal following across the country among companies of all sizes and types. A few examples:  

When Bernice Bako, national marketing director for giant Turner Construction Co. ($11 billion in annual revenues) needed printed small format color copies for a presentation, she called on Burke “who has never let us down.” She says, “We sent our digital files in the evening, Central Time, and we had the prints in-hand for a presentation the next day at noon, an hour before the presentation. Plans4Less.com beats the local office of a national copy/print company on turnaround and price.  We saved 20% on the job. Brian is available, flexible and fairly priced.”

Paul Dawson is an architect and Asset Manager for The Grossman Companies, Inc., a commercial real estate firm near Boston with a three million square-foot portfolio. He’s been using Plans4Less.com since its founding. This past year, much of Paul’s work has focused on an apartment construction project. He says, “The quality of black and white and color prints is always excellent. A recent order for three 24” x 36” full color large format presentation graphics mounted on foam board arrived the next day, well packaged, in great condition. We appreciate Brian’s ‘can do’ attitude and personalized service. They have saved us many hundreds of dollars.”

Office Manager Sue at Steven C. Hayes’ architectural firm on Cape Cod, has used Plans4Less.com for two years. She says, “Where else can you get 24” x 36” prints for $1 per page, delivered the next day – sometimes the same day?” She says costs add up when you need 10 sets of 20 pages each. Subcontractors and town building departments require hard copies of every page. We email our PDF’s and delivery instructions, and within 24 hours, like magic, the package arrives as promised.”

In June, Plans4Less.com secured its first West Coast client, Bobo Construction in Elk Grove, CA, a general contractor that needed plans in order to bid on two school construction projects.

“The faster architects, engineers, contractors and real estate people can turn digital project specification documents into large format prints, the sooner their team can review and complete RFP’s and submit their bids.  Every day we help our clients meet deadlines, enabling them to submit bids on time and win contracts.” Large files can be easily uploaded to  www.Plans4Less.com .  For more info, contact brian@Plans4Less.com  / (203) 592-5714.                

    –  By Stanley Hurwitz / stanhurwitz@gmail.com

ATTN, Editor: For an interview and/or more info, please contact Brian Burke:  brian@Plans4Less.com  / (203) 592-5714.