Having doubts about getting that engineering degree? Perhaps this will help ease your concerns: according to a recent survey by Randstad CPE, engineers are less likely to worry about their job. According to a study of over 2,000 UK employees, 23% of the UK workforce feel “insecure” at work—but only 18% of engineers feel that way. The only other industries…
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A survey and webcast regarding construction request for quote (RFQ/RFP) effectiveness and best practices is announced by the Construction Marketing Association (CMA). The results of the national survey will be presented at the April 8, 2014 (1 pm CST) webcast, along with a panel discussion. The anonymous and confidential survey will identify how Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) firms of…
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Disclaimer: Although Sponsored by The Home Depot and The Home Depot Pro Platform, All opinions included in this post are those of the Construction Marketing Association. Thanks to a recent partnership with The Home Depot, we were recently allowed the opportunity to test out a new app that will bring together everything that contractors need to complete their tasks on…
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It’s that time of year again! With 2013 coming to an end, it is important to begin looking ahead to marketing goals and initiatives in 2014 (hopefully you have already given it some thought). Below are 5 construction marketing resolutions that can help your company in 2014:
You can take your pick of any of these top five materials to clothe your home in. It’s not just a matter of aesthetics, you need to think about cost, performance, the impact on the environment and how much maintenance each option needs. The cladding of a building is just as important as the space and fittings inside it. In…
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With people’s reliance on the Internet increasing drastically over the past decade, email marketing continues be a proven outreach strategy eclipsing more traditional strategies such as direct mail, billboard, and telemarketing. The average person not only checks their email daily but multiple times throughout the day and email marketing is ideal for you to engage potential customers where they already…
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Home improvement retailers are a distinguished marketing channel for a variety of types of construction and remodeling products. Such products include: building materials and supplies, lighting and plumbing, lawn and garden, construction tools and equipment, and much more. In the new whitepaper, “Marketing to Home Improvement Retailers”, we provide a snapshot of the home improvement industry, along with the results…
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In September 2012, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals regarding their use of social media. The following questions were asked: 1. Do you employ social media in your marketing program? 2. Do you manage social media marketing internally or outsource? 3. Which social networks do you employ? 4. Do you employ blogging? 5. What social…
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Trade shows and events are staples of construction marketing, and often one of the top budget line items. On the brand side, manufacturers exhibit at industry events and might participate in networking events. Most brand manufacturers manage an extensive trade show program exhibiting at multiple shows for key markets. No question trade shows are one of marketing’s biggest budget line…
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The Construction Marketing Association is conducting a national survey on the use of inbound marketing in the construction industry. The survey addresses types of inbound marketing, content, the effectiveness of inbound marketing strategies, and measurement. You can take the Inbound Marketing in Construction Survey here. It is a quick survey, only 7 questions with a request to receive results. The…
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