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The Construction Industry’s Recovery

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.

2014 Construction Marketing Outlook- Survey Results

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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Construction Marketing Outlook Survey

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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Social Media in Construction 2013 – Infographic

In September 2013, the Construction Marketing Association conducted the second annual survey of construction professionals regarding their use of social media. The following questions were asked: 1. Do you employ social media in your marketing program? 2. If yes, do you manage social media marketing internally or outsource? 3. What social networks do you employ? Check all that apply 4….
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Social Media Summit 2013 – Webcast Summary

With the increasing use and prevalence of social media, it is no surprise that the 2013 Social Media Summit for Construction was the greatest attended event in CMA webcast history. Panelists included Carrie Halle, former marketing director for Knaack/Weather Guard, and Brian Stokoe, social media strategist for Caterpillar Inc. CMA Chairman Neil Brown moderated the panel. The 2013 Social Media Summit was…
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Social Media For Construction – 2013 Survey Results

To further understand the use of social media in the construction industry, the Construction Marketing Association conducted a national survey of construction professionals. The following questions were asked: 1. Do you employ social media in your marketing program? 2. If yes, do you manage social media marketing internally or outsource? 3. What social networks do you employ? Check all that…
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Busted: 4 Myths about the Construction Industry

“Typical builders” and “dodgy labourers” are phrases that used to come to mind for many when they thought of the construction industry. However, gone are the days when anyone who wanted to find a job walked onto a building site and asked for some work to earn a few dollars. Today’s construction industry is a well trained, highly competent and…
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Social Media for Construction Survey

The Construction Marketing Association is now conducting a national survey on the use of social media in the construction industry. Find out what social media networks your construction marketing peers are implementing, and which ones are working, by taking this quick and anonymous survey. These survey results will be shared at our upcoming Social Media Summit for Construction Brands Webcast…
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Social Media Summit for Construction Brands – Webcast

The Construction Marketing Association will hold their annual Social Media Summit for Construction Brands webcast on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 1 PM CST. The webcast will will evaluate the use of social media networks for marketing including Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Google+, and more. Numerous case studies from panelists will demonstrate social media best practices and ideas for the…
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