5 Tips to Maintaining Your Heavy Duty Equipment

Heavy duty equipment is costly to replace and buy. As a company that depends on these machines, you need to ensure that you take proper care of these items. Remember that if you do not take enough precaution, there is a possibility of a higher cost for repairs than the initial buying price. The cost will also affect the return…
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7 Lead Generation Tips

7 Lead Generation Tips for Your Construction Business

Leads are essential to any construction company. WIthout new work, there’s no way to keep the business going. The right practices can help you increase the volume of leads you collect. Ensure your business’ stability by employing any of the following lead generation tips below. Look at Your Network Improving your overall network can mean new leads. Networking groups, conferences,…
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The Top 3 Trends Reclaimed Brick Interior Designs of 2018

The year 2018 has started with a bang and with it are beautiful, trendy brick interior designs that will not miss catching an eye or two. Interior design trends change with every passing year and 2017 was no different with different textures and finishes being introduced into the market. Many have wondered about what 2018 will bring especially in the…
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CMA Outlook Survey

Construction Marketing Association 2018 Marketing Outlook – Survey

“Marketing is changing rapidly, and the AEC and building products categories are no exception,” states CMA Chairman Neil M. Brown. With such immense and rapid change on the horizon, it’s important to identify tactics, strategies, and best practices in the construction marketing environment so that you can close more leads and make more money in the coming year. In order…
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CMA 2018 Outlook Webcast

Construction Marketing Association Announces 2018 Outlook Webcast

The construction world is constantly changing and it’s important to keep up.This is why we would like to invite you to an upcoming webcast designed to teach you best practices, identify trends, and discuss what’s next for the construction-marketing world. Each year the Construction Marketing Association presents its predictions and strategies for the upcoming year and would like to invite…
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5 Tips to Finding a Commercial Roofing Contractor

You should never attempt to install or repair an industrial roof on your own. This is because they are more complex than residential roofs. If the roof is leaking, it just has to be repaired because the water can damage your products. You should instead find a commercial roofing contractor. Though there are many contractors out there, some of them…
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2017 Construction Marketing Awards

2017 Construction Marketing STAR Awards – Winners Announced

Winners of the 2017 CMA STAR Awards and CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR Awards are announced by the program sponsor, the Construction Marketing Association (CMA). The STAR awards recognize excellence in 16 marketing categories and 80 sub-categories. SUPERSTAR and STAR (first place/second place respectively) are awarded for each category or sub-category. CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR recognizes top brands or…
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Selling Products to Home Depot

Pitching and Selling Products at The Home Depot (Part 2)

Once you’re in, congratulations! Your hard work paid off – but this is, by no means, an end. Your work has only just begun. Now you’ll need to work to stay in-store and to convince customers to choose your product over your shelf-mates. Think About Inventory The last thing you’d want to happen is to be out-of-stock when a customer…
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Selling Products to the Home Depot

Pitching and Selling Products at The Home Depot (Part 1)

For companies selling any construction-related products, finding shelf space on the largest home improvement retailer, The Home Depot (HD), is a dream. All that exposure to the many customers shopping at the continually growing chain is hard to ignore, which is why many vendors apply to be put on HD’s shelves. Getting in and staying in requires a lot of…
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weather delay issues construction industry

Why Are Weather Delays Such a Big Issue in the Construction Industry?

This year has seen some of the most brutal natural disasters in recent history. Hurricanes and beyond have ripped apart all kinds of construction and infrastructure and plenty of areas in the US face rebuilding: Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico. The reconstruction of these regions will be difficult. An added obstacle? Ordinary weather delays. A hurricane will completely destroy whatever was…
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