4 Steps to Take Before Starting General Construction on a Project

1. Create a detailed plan Building plans are known as schematics and they usually include a floor plan and possibly imagined views of the exterior of the building project. These usually take several weeks for an architect to produce and depending upon the number of alterations, the process can take considerably longer. When setting your timetable, you should factor in…
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5 Tips to Finding the Best Apartment in Nashville

If you’re a newcomer to Nashville, you definitely want to find a place to stay so you can enjoy the culture, the place, and the people. There are a lot of temporary housing, hotels, and vacation rentals that you can check out. But for those looking to stay long term, you can look at the many apartments available, from luxury…
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Five Important Environmental Considerations for Civil Engineers

The environment is gaining growing concern internationally, and civil engineers can play a part. Lagan Construction Group, an international civil engineering and construction business, offers Five Important Environmental Considerations for Civil Engineers. Buildings have a big impact on climate change Our buildings take up more than 40% of our global energy usage and contribute a third of our greenhouse gas emissions….
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2016 CMA STAR Awards – Winners Announced

The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) just announced the winners of the 2016 STAR Awards. The winners can be seen in the dedicated space at: www.cmastarawards.com. The STAR awards recognize excellence in 16 marketing categories and 80 sub-categories. SUPERSTAR and STAR represent first and second place, respectively, in each category. CONSTRUCTION MARKETER OF THE YEAR recognizes top brands, companies or individuals…
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Remodeling Growth Forum

The Construction Marketing Association is pleased to announce an exclusive learning opportunity for CMA members and email subscribers. Our newest sponsor, Renoworks – providers of market leading visualization solutions for the building products industry, are hosting the Remodeling Growth Forum. Professionals in the building products industry can access educational webinars and high value content developed by industry experts to improve…
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5 Marketing Principles for your Construction Firm

Choosing a construction firm, be it a large corporation or a private residence owner, is a very important decision. It needs time, research and careful consideration from the client’s part. Therefore, construction firms need to make all relevant information available to potential customers. They need to anticipate customer questions and needs. A well-planned marketing strategy will not only help your…
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2017 CMA Sponsor Program Announced

The Construction Marketing Association (CMA) announces it’s 2017 Sponsor Program with expanded options and sponsor benefits that allow brands that target the construction industry to reach hundreds of thousands of decision makers each year. The CMA 2017 Sponsor program offers three alternative sponsorship packages with multiple options, along with the opportunity to customize a sponsorship. Gold, Silver and Bronze Sponsorship…
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The Main Benefits of Using 3D Rendering

Architectural three dimension depictions involve the procedure of automatically transforming the multi-faceted paradigms into a two-dimensional form on a computer or a rendering device. The conclusive processes of creating the two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional model. Full perspective rendering is akin to the production of photography or videos. There are a few distinct rendering approaches applied. The rendering strategies vary…
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Online Marketing Tactics for Restoration Businesses

Refurnishing concerns operate in a ruthlessly competitive marketing environment. To succeed in restoration marketing, the company must manifest a complete perception of sense and quality. As an outcome of the intense competition, an effective online marketing promotion is crucial. Once the marketing strategies are established, traffic generated by referrals will start arriving vigorously. Restoration is like marketing. The two activities…
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Avoid the Splash Mob: Knowing When You Need a Plumber

Do you know when you have a plumbing problem? It’s not always as cut-and-dry as a river of water flowing from a broken pipe into your basement or a toilet that’s backed up like the Beltway at rush hour. Sometimes, it’s dangerously easy to overlook some of the more subtle signs of plumbing damage.