CMD Group LLC

What CMD Group LLC does

CMD Group LLC operates commercially as ConstructConnect, a private construction technology company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with roots dating to 1977 and operations across the United States and Canada. The company delivers a subscription-based SaaS platform that aggregates commercial construction project leads, bidder lists, plans, and specifications, layering on bid management, digital takeoff, estimating, specification management, and economic forecasting tools. Its product surface is anchored by ConstructConnect Project Intelligence (project leads and bidder data), Bid Center and ConstructConnect Bid Management (digital bid board and bid invitation workflows), and ConstructConnect Insight (an analytics suite for building product manufacturers with Analyze, Intelligent Leads, Forecast, Sync, and Pulse modules). The company also distributes acquired sub-brands — iSqFt, SmartBid, On Center Software, PlanSwift, and QuoteSoft — covering bid management and takeoff/estimating, and operates Specpoint, a specification tool powered by AIA MasterSpec.

The platform is built around a proprietary project data backbone protected by four granted US patents (9,785,638; 9,633,012; 9,529,868; 9,116,895), and integrates with Salesforce CRM. Revenue is generated through tiered, quote-based recurring subscriptions sold primarily via a self-serve web platform and an inside sales motion, supplemented by enterprise distribution through strategic partnerships with the American Institute of Architects (Innovation Partner) and the Associated General Contractors (Capstone Supporter). The company serves five distinct customer segments — subcontractors, general contractors, building product manufacturers, suppliers and distributors, and service providers — with content-driven marketing (blog, economic webinars, case studies, specification resources) supporting demand generation across the funnel.

ConstructConnect claims the largest commercial construction network in North America for preconstruction bidding, and the business carries the hallmarks of a multi-decade platform that has scaled through both organic product investment and acquisition. No public revenue, headcount, or ownership data is disclosed; the company is privately held with no parent organization or institutional investor identified in the source material. Pricing is not publicly published, and customer concentration signals suggest a long-tail SMB base supplemented by enterprise GC and building product manufacturer accounts.

Name

CMD Group LLC

Legal name

ConstructConnect, Inc.

Website

https://cmdgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ConstructConnect (formerly CMD Group LLC) provides a subscription-based SaaS platform for commercial construction preconstruction, delivering project leads, bid management, digital takeoff, and economic forecasting to subcontractors, general contractors, and building product manufacturers across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Norcross

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription-based SaaS: ConstructConnect operates as a subscription-based platform providing access to construction project intelligence, bid management tools, and digital takeoff solutions. Customers pay recurring subscription fees for access to the platform, with tiered plans based on feature access and user seats.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CMD Group LLC, operating as ConstructConnect, provides commercial construction project intelligence, bid management, and digital takeoff/estimating software for the North American construction industry. The platform delivers project leads, bidder lists, plans and specifications, bid invitation workflows, and economic forecasting tools to subcontractors, general contractors, and building product manufacturers.

Product overview

CMD Group LLC operates as ConstructConnect, a construction information and technology platform offering a portfolio of interconnected products for the commercial construction industry. The core platform consists of ConstructConnect Project Intelligence (commercial construction project leads with bidder lists and specifications) and ConstructConnect Bid Management/Bid Center (digital bid board and bid invitation management). These are complemented by ConstructConnect Insight (analytics suite with sub-modules: Analyze, Intelligent Leads, Forecast, Sync, and Pulse) for building product manufacturers seeking specification rates and market insights. The platform also distributes acquired brands including iSqFt, SmartBid, On Center Software, PlanSwift, and QuoteSoft for takeoff and estimating workflows. Additional offerings include the Specpoint specification tool (powered by AIA MasterSpec partnership) and the U.S. Construction Put-in-Place Forecast for economic analysis. The portfolio serves general contractors, trade contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, distributors, building product manufacturers, and service providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ConstructConnect Project Intelligence: Commercial construction project leads with accurate project details, bidders lists, and plans and specifications
• ConstructConnect Bid Management
• ConstructConnect Insight
• Bid Center
• iSqFt
• SmartBid
• On Center Software
• PlanSwift
• QuoteSoft
• Specpoint

Products and services

• ConstructConnect Project Intelligence Commercial construction project leads platform providing accurate and up-to-date project details, bidders lists, and plans and specifications for trade contractors and general contractors.
• Bid Center Digital bid board platform enabling subcontractors and trade contractors to organize and manage bid opportunities, find project leads, and connect with general contractors.
• ConstructConnect Bid Management Bid management solution for general contractors to create and send bid invites, ensure bid coverage, and improve response rates.
• iSqFt for General Contractors Construction bidding platform for general contractors to manage subcontractors and bidding processes.
• SmartBid Bid management software for construction contractors.
• U.S. Construction Put-in-Place Forecast Economic forecasting tool providing U.S. construction put-in-place projections for the construction industry.
• ConstructConnect Insight Analytics and intelligence platform for building product manufacturers to increase specification rates and grow market share with actionable project leads and data-driven insights, including sub-modules for analysis, intelligent leads, forecasting, synchronization, and market monitoring.
• Specpoint - Powered by AIA MasterSpec Specification management tool powered by AIA MasterSpec for architects and building product manufacturers to manage specifications.
• On Center Software Digital takeoff and estimating software for construction professionals.
• PlanSwift Digital takeoff software for construction estimating and quantity takeoffs.
• QuoteSoft Takeoff and estimating software solutions for the construction industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced estimating labor by 3 FTEs while maintaining 1,000 estimates per year

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AGC (Associated General Contractors)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAGC Capstone Supporter relationship provides ConstructConnect with credibility and visibility among enterprise general contractors. The partnership enables broader distribution through AGC's extensive membership network of construction contractors.
• AIA (American Institute of Architects)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAIA Innovation Partner designation connects ConstructConnect with architectural firms and project owners. The partnership supports specification resource content and provides access to AIA MasterSpec through Specpoint integration.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BuildingConnected (Autodesk): BuildingConnected provides bid invitation management and a subcontractor network, competing head-to-head with ConstructConnect Bid Management, iSqFt, and SmartBid. Now embedded in Autodesk Construction Cloud, it benefits from AEC stack distribution.
• Bluebeam (Nemetschek): Bluebeam Revu is widely used by subcontractors and GCs for digital takeoff, markup, and estimating — directly competing with PlanSwift, On Center Software, and QuoteSoft in ConstructConnect's takeoff product family.
• Dodge Construction Network: Dodge is the legacy leader in commercial construction project intelligence and Dodge Reports, directly competing with ConstructConnect Project Intelligence for the same GC, subcontractor, and building product manufacturer buyers in North America.
• PlanHub: PlanHub is a free bid board and subcontractor network directly competitive with ConstructConnect Bid Center. It targets the same trade contractor base with a freemium GTM model.
• Sage Estimating (Sage Group): Sage Estimating and Sage Construction serve mid-market GCs and trade contractors with takeoff, estimating, and project management, directly overlapping ConstructConnect's On Center, QuoteSoft, and PlanSwift products.

Broad incumbents

• PlanSwift (Trimble): Note: PlanSwift is both a ConstructConnect subsidiary and a Trimble-aligned takeoff product name in some markets. Trimble's broader construction portfolio includes estimating, project management, and BIM — competing broadly with ConstructConnect's takeoff and estimating stack.
• Autodesk Construction Cloud (BIM 360 / PlanGrid): Autodesk bundles PlanGrid and BIM 360 with BuildingConnected, offering a broad preconstruction-to-closeout platform. Its AEC ecosystem enables cross-sell into bidding, takeoff, and project intelligence — overlapping with ConstructConnect's workflow coverage.
• Procore: Procore is the dominant construction management platform serving GCs and increasingly subcontractors. While its core is project execution rather than preconstruction lead intelligence, it competes for the same SaaS budget allocated to preconstruction tooling and is expanding into bidding workflows.

Emerging players

• HCSS (Heavy Construction Systems Specialists): HCSS provides estimating, project management, and field operations software for heavy civil and specialty trade contractors, with overlap against ConstructConnect's estimating and bid management offerings in the trades.
• Foundation Software: Foundation Software serves specialty and trade contractors with estimating, project management, and accounting, overlapping with ConstructConnect's trade-contractor takeoff and estimating product family (QuoteSoft, On Center).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3073

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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