A webcast and survey regarding construction social media marketing usage and best practices is announced by the Construction Marketing Association. The Social Media Summit – Construction Webcast is scheduled for Thursday September 21, 2017 (1 pm CST), and is free to both CMA members and non-members. The webcast will feature panelist Amber Proctor, Ditch Witch Sr. Marketing Communications Manager, and…
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The Construction Marketing Association announces a CALL FOR ENTRIES for the annual Construction Marketing STAR™ awards. The program recognizes marketing effectiveness in the construction industry in North America and worldwide. Winning entries are posted in STAR Awards Winners Gallery. Early entry deadline is September 29, 2017. Final entry deadline is October 27. The 2017 Construction Marketing STAR™ Awards recognize the…
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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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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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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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