Construction Marketing Association Blog

Construction that Cares: Join the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention

July 2016 Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) report revealed that construction is one of the most at-risk industries for suicide. Accordingly, the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) formed the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention. With the support of 30 key organizations, the Alliance launched with a mission to provide resources for suicide prevention and to promote mental health within…
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4 Benefits to Building a Split-Level Home

It was in the mid 20th century when split-level homes began to be built, but it found its popularity around the 1970s. Also called a tri-level home, this style of house calls for staggered floor levels. The stairs are usually two short sets, with one set going up to the bedrooms and the other going down to the basement. While…
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Key Considerations When Growing Your Construction Firm

The future for the construction industry is looking bright. Industry growth is expected for commercial, residential, and infrastructure specialties. It may be time to take advantage of the potential opportunities by expanding your business, but keep in mind: growth contributes to many of the reasons a construction business may fail. Growing your construction firm means growing liability, growing risks, and growing…
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3 Reasons it is Important to Hire a Licensed and Bonded Contractor

Are you thinking of renovating your decades-old kitchen or redecorating your bathroom and finally installing that bath tub you have always wanted? Whether the work to be done in your home is big or small, it is still advisable to hire a licensed contractor to do the work for you. It might be tempting to do everything yourself, especially if…
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3 Ways That Cleaning Out Your Air Ducts Can Help Your Health

Cleaning your home’s air ducts is truly a tiring and difficult task. For one, the air ducts are very hard to access, and you would have to spend a significant amount of time disassembling the cover or filter just to gain entry to the air duct. Second, they are also very hard to clean, reaching the corners and far ends…
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RinehimerBaker Provides Accounting and Tax Services for Contractors

Leading outsourced accounting services firm RinehimerBaker is now offering complete accounting and tax services for contractors, remodelers, and service firms of all sizes. The professionals at RinehimerBaker not only offer expertise in accounting and tax, but they understand the nuances of the construction industry. Additionally, RinehimerBaker is a member of the Builder Sourcing alliance, and uses AICPA-approved INTACCT Cloud Software…
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Construction Marketing and Sales Teamwork Webcast

Maximizing Marketing and Sales Teamwork Webcast

The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) announces a national webcast—Marketing and Sales Teamwork Maximized—with a focus on the construction-related industries. The webcast will be Thursday May 18, 2017 at 1 pm CST. Panelist Sandor Kiss, VP Growth, Renoworks Visualization Software will share examples of sales and marketing teamwork for a recent program. CMA Chairman Neil Brown will moderate and discuss key…
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Three Reasons to Use Branded Construction Workwear

There’s a certain image that people have when they think “construction worker.” Hard hat, steel-toed boots, tools of the trade (not to be confused with our book of the same name), and protective gear—all part of the construction worker’s brand image as a construction worker. However, that places your employees in a pool of 5.6 million individuals in construction and…
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How to Get a Construction Marketing Job Post-Graduation

Whether you’re nearing the end of your college career or just thinking ahead, it’s important to decide what exactly you want to do post-grad, and how to go about obtaining your chosen job. Luckily for those interested in construction marketing, the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) offers a number of resources. We have the CMA career center to help you connect…
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Construction Marketing Association Membership

Become a Member of the Construction Marketing Association

If you’re interested in construction marketing, you’ll find no resource like the Construction Marketing Association. Our specialization in marketing for the A/E/C industry is seldom found elsewhere. Our informative blogs about all kinds of issues in the construction industry and relevant marketing advice are all free, but there are some important resources you can’t unlock unless you’re a member. These…
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