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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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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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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To better understand 2017’s plans and priorities in the construction industry, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals. The following questions were asked: 1. In 2017, will you increase or decrease overall marketing activities and budgets? 2. What traditional marketing tactics will you increase or decrease in 2017? 3. What Internet marketing tactics will you increase or…
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The Construction Marketing Association is calling for entrants in this year’s annual Construction Marketing STAR™ awards. Each year, CMA recognizes effective marketing in the construction industry in 16 categories, including: advertising, content, trade shows, video, and internet. Each category with have STAR and SUPERSTAR winners, plus a BEST IN SHOW. CMA has even decided to add a new category this…
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Content Marketing is one of the best ways for a B2B business to gain visibility. This is because good content impresses prospective customers, as well as industry peers. In addition, great content supports search authority and drives lead generation.
In a recent interview with 24/7 Massachusetts Contractors Academy, CMA’s Chairman and Chief Marketing Officer, Neil M. Brown, gives expert advice on creating a marketing association for the construction industry.
We are so pleased to announce our 3rd year of the Construction Marketing STAR™ awards and the Construction Marketer of the Year™ Awards!
You own a construction business and your electrical, plumbing, painting, and roofing crews are all over town at multiple sites performing various jobs. How do you communicate with and keep track of these employees that don’t report to your home office? The solution had better be user-friendly, reliable, and just like your guys, able to efficiently perform many tasks at…
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The Home-Improvement startup Porch.com Inc was said to have been valued at $500 million by investors, making them a top competitor next to Houzz Inc. and Thumbtack Inc. Porch.com launched in 2013 in Seattle and is now building its service faster nationwide and it’s free to homeowners. Compared to Houzz Inc, which has raised most of its funding from private…
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