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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WorkHands is a social media network that is for skilled workers that are in the construction and manufacturing industries. The site is styled after LinkedIn. The main purpose of the website is to better connect employers with skilled workers in the United States.
A webcast from the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) will share results of a national survey regarding 2015 marketing plans and priorities, including budgets and the most effective marketing tactics. In addition, CMA Chairman Neil Brown will preview the upcoming Construction Americas 2015 exposition. The free webcast for members and non-members is scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2014, at 1 pm…
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Amazon has started a service that connects shoppers to local handymen. The service is called Amazon Local Services. The e-commerce giant has introduced the service in three cities aimed at connecting customers to local service providers such as plumbers and electricians.
Using social media for some brands and companies is a no brainer. It seems like almost every company in the United States and around the world has at least some sort of social media presence.
The goal of any construction firm or contractor is develop a loyal customer base. You want to be the first person or company a customer will think of and go to when they have a project that needs to be completed.
The use of drones and UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) has been a somewhat controversial topic.
Despite many positives in the construction industry right now such as the high demand for skilled labor and that most construction firms are willing to prove higher wages for skilled workers, Alan Greenspan is pointing a finger of blame in construction’s direction.
To further understand current marketing plans and priorities in the construction industry, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals. The following questions were asked: 1. For the coming fiscal year, do you intend to increase or decrease overall marketing activities and budgets? 2. What traditional marketing tactics will you increase or decrease in 2014? 3. What…
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The Construction Marketing Association is now conducting a national survey on marketing plans and priorities in the construction industry. Discover what budgeting techniques and other most effective marketing tactics are being implemented by your peers. In addition, CMA Chairman Neil Brown will present a case study of a complete construction brand makeover. These survey results will be shared at our…
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