Both Ganarpro Deal Marketplace and iSqFt (now part of ConstructConnect) serve the preconstruction phase by helping contractors access and manage bid opportunities — but they take very different approaches.
🔍 Purpose & Focus
| Feature | Ganarpro Deal Marketplace | iSqFt / ConstructConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Core Focus | Peer-to-peer bid opportunity sharing | Centralized construction project lead database |
| Audience | Subcontractors, small GCs, deal creators | GCs, subcontractors, product suppliers |
| Model | Marketplace (buy/sell bid invites) | Subscription to access full bid network |
🛠 How It Works
✅ Ganarpro Deal Marketplace
- Users upload Invitations to Bid (ITBs), RFPs, and RFQs from any source — including iSqFt, BuildingConnected, SAM.gov, or email.
- Other users can purchase deals for $2 to add them to their pipeline.
- Deal creators earn $1 per purchase, monetizing unused or low-priority bid requests.
- Purchased deals integrate directly into Ganarpro’s CRM and Kanban tools for tracking and follow-up.
✅ iSqFt / ConstructConnect
- Provides access to a large, curated database of construction projects.
- Users search for projects based on location, scope, and trade.
- Features include digital takeoffs, bid tracking, and document downloads.
- Subscription-based access with tiered pricing depending on region and features.
💡 Key Differences
| Category | Ganarpro | iSqFt (ConstructConnect) |
|---|---|---|
| Access Model | Pay-as-you-go ($2 per deal) | Subscription-based |
| User Control | Users upload and control deal sharing | All projects posted by ConstructConnect |
| Monetization | Users can earn money by sharing ITBs | No earnings — purely a bid discovery tool |
| Workflow Integration | Built-in CRM and Kanban board | Estimating tools + takeoff support |
| Type of Bids | User-submitted from any source | Curated, verified public/private projects |
🎯 Use Case
- Use Ganarpro if you want to monetize unused bids, discover deals without a subscription, and integrate directly into a lightweight CRM.
- Use iSqFt/ConstructConnect if you need a broad database of curated projects and powerful tools for large-scale estimating and precon workflows.
🧠 Final Thought
While iSqFt is a powerhouse for accessing thousands of construction leads, Ganarpro Deal Marketplace offers a community-driven, flexible model that fits smaller teams, niche markets, or subcontractors looking to supplement their pipeline — without the commitment of a high-cost subscription.