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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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So you are considering replacing the flooring of your home or business but you are not sure how to go about it? For some people, doing home improvement may seem like a burden, but there are those who truly enjoy doing research on the different options that they can do for home projects. Here are some tips you can follow…
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Don’t be so quick to blame email marketing for your woes. It may not be email itself, but rather, how you send email. Email open-rates may be underwhelming, but email has a ROI of 3800%, higher than any other digital form of marketing. So clearly, email can be very successful. What’s important is what you do with it. Your first…
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