The construction industry can be extremely lucrative, but accordingly it’s also extremely competitive. Everything from a good communication to embracing tech can put you ahead of your closest competitors. Here are 5 tips for running your best construction business. Good Business Starts with a Good Team Constantly replacing project managers or other important staff? The issue may be in your…
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To better understand social media usage and trends in the A/E/C industry, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of architectural/engineering/construction (AEC) professionals. The following questions were asked: Do you employe social media in your marketing program? If yes, do you manage social media marketing internally or outsource? What social networks/outlets do you employ? Have you utilized paid advertising on…
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Author’s Note: The Original Version of this blog, titled Three Financial Time Drains for Trade Contractors, comes from our friends at rinehimerbaker, llc, a provider of outsourced accounting services and accounting software consulting for trade contractors and construction firms in Florida and throughout the Southeastern United States. Trade contractors operate in a competitive, often low-margin environment in which it’s service-first….
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On-site safety is often the number one priority of construction companies, unfortunately, one of the biggest dangers is not what happens on the job, but off it. Mental health issues are abundant in every industry, but for the construction industry, they are immense. Construction is the number one industry for number of suicides and the number two industry in suicide…
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Blocking machines’ history The modern concrete block manufacturing industry is not the result of a gradual evolution but was abruptly driven by the invention of a machine with adjustable removable moulds capable of producing solid blocks. Solid concrete blocks were first employed in 1832 by the builder William Ranger in England, who patented his version of “Ranger’s Artificial Stone”. Several…
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At the Construction Marketing Association, we like to keep our ear to the ground for news from partners, friends, sponsors, and innovators. Today, we would like to share with you some important news from a construction leader in South Central Pennsylvania, EGStoltzfus. EGStoltzfus Director of Preconstruction Receives Founder of Standards Award from ASPE On August 1, 2017, EGStoltzfus announced that…
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Creating a safe workplace is not simply a matter of checking off the boxes; it’s a matter of changing the corporate culture. Years ago, when I first became responsible for worker safety at my company, I realized that drastic changes needed to be made not only to our physical building and our workplace practices but also to the way staff…
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There are a number of factors that prospective customers consider when choosing a construction firm. While word-of-mouth (WOM) and recommendations are extremely important, it can be difficult to earn that kind of traffic. To help you get there, you’ll need to take marketing into your own hands. Think – what is one of the first steps you may take when…
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Think of social media as your customer-business relationship that exists entirely online. Like any relationship, it takes time, adaptability, dedication, and long-term thinking. Use it as an active line of communication where you can share your promotions, gain feedback, and provide overall customer service. Be personable. Treat your followers like you would a person IRL. If you sent a text…
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Building a new home can be an exciting time and one that is highly rewarding. The ability to customize and design the home of your dreams is a great endeavor that most only dream of being able to accomplish. There are many things that you must take into consideration when building a new home and some of them you may…
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