Author Archive: Neil Brown

How a Heritage Building’s Foundation was Restored after Flood Damage

Tulane University’s Alumni House was built nearly 75 years ago. The colonial red brick property, which boasts two floors plus an attic, was home to the university’s Office of Alumni Affairs.  Unfortunately, it had to be shuttered nearly 10 years ago after being damaged by flood waters resulting from Hurricane Katrina. Abry Brothers and 1800 Foundation Repair – New Orleans’…
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Join CMA at the Largest Commercial Construction Event of 2016!

February in Vegas. An astounding list of speakers, presenters, and sponsors, as well as tens of thousands of attendees ready to kick off the construction year at the largest commercial construction event of the year: World of Concrete 2016. Construction Marketing Association, committed to the bettering of your construction business, is excited to partake in this exciting event, announcing a…
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Register for Construction Americas Expo – Receive Free eBook

Special Announcement from the Construction Marketing Association: Register to attend Construction Americas 2015 Expo, March 26-27 in Miami, and receive a free eBook version of our popular Tools of the Trade: Modern Marketing for Construction Brands ($79 Value)! To learn more about Construction Americas 2015 Exposition, and how to get the Free eBook, read more.

2015 Construction Marketing Resolutions For Career Growth and More Sales

Here we are again.  With 2014 in the rearview mirror, and 2015 upon us, it’s time to plan out our resolutions once again.  Just as losing weight and saving money could top your list of personal goals, becoming a more lean marketer and improving the value of marketing efforts could top your professional goals as a construction marketer.

WorkHands: A Social Media Site for Construction Workers

WorkHands is a social media network that is for skilled workers that are in the construction and manufacturing industries. The site is styled after LinkedIn. The main purpose of the website is to better connect employers with skilled workers in the United States.

Construction Marketing Outlook 2015 Survey

The Construction Marketing Association is now conducting a national survey on marketing plans and priorities in the construction industry. Discover what budgeting techniques and other most effective marketing tactics are being implemented by your peers. In addition, CMA Chairman Neil Brown will preview the upcoming Construction Americas 2015 exposition.

Construction Marketing Outlook 2015 Webcast

A webcast from the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) will share results of a national survey regarding 2015 marketing plans and priorities, including budgets and the most effective marketing tactics. In addition, CMA Chairman Neil Brown will preview the upcoming Construction Americas 2015 exposition. The free webcast for members and non-members is scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2014, at 1 pm…
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Amazon Local Services

Amazon has started a service that connects shoppers to local handymen. The service is called Amazon Local Services. The e-commerce giant has introduced the service in three cities aimed at connecting customers to local service providers such as plumbers and electricians.

Benefits of Construction Mobile Apps

Construction firm owners are beginning to truly understand the benefits of using smartphone and tablet devices for work. One benefit that is often overlooked however is using mobile devices to reduce reliance on paper forms and manual processes. The average cost of paper per employee is $80. It takes an average of 18 minutes to find a paper document, and…
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