Construction Marketing Ideas

JUNE 8, 2015

My final presentation as chair of the Ottawa Construction Specifications Canada chapter. When you are looking for a quick starting point for effective architectural, engineering and construction marketing, consider giving priority to these three strategies. Yes, repeat and referral business should be your primary source of new clients.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Construction firm owners are beginning to truly understand the benefits of using smartphone and tablet devices for work. Custom app development is less expensive and time consuming than in the past, thanks in part to the cloud and high quality app builder tools. Field workers are the lifeblood of many construction firms.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Innovation and leadership are the driving forces behind construction success. Case in point: our annual 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction roundup. Nominated by their peers for their exceptional achievements, these under-40 individuals aren't just building structures—they're constructing the future.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

The Ultimate Checklist to Complete Your Next Construction Project. The final days of a project have a huge impact on your overall profitability and success—as the saying goes, projects are remembered not by how they start but how they finish. Tools like Construction IQ can help. Not so fast. Key Takeaways.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 2, 2013

Four Important Words That Turn High Profit Jobs Into Non-Profit Jobs! Part of the root cause can be traced to a mild case of "Stockholm Syndrome" where contractors feel their cash flow may be held captive by their customers or clients. The 80-20 Rule For Financial Success In Construction. That Should Be Included.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Construction bids are critical to winning more work, so it pays to have a solid understanding of what they entail and what you can do to improve your bidding performance. . In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about construction bids. What is the Construction Bidding Process?

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JUNE 1, 2015

Here are three construction marketing ideas you can implement by spending $1,000 or less (total). Join, participate in, and then lead client focused associations and groups. Cost: You can spend $5,000 to $10,000 — but shouldn’t need to go anywhere near that high with some homework and research.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

AUGUST 9, 2015

Periodically, I conduct a survey to measure the most effective methods of marketing and business development for architectural, engineering and construction businesses other than word of mouth (referral) and repeat business, which of course remain the most important methods. Check as many as you wish. Check as many as you wish.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 19, 2022

AU 2022 Day 2 Recap: The Most Interesting Moments of the Construction Session . If you weren’t able to make it to AU 2022, that’s okay, because we recorded these construction sessions and theater talks for on-demand streaming. 10 Construction Sessions You Might Have Missed. How Will the Construction Sector Get to Net Zero?

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 18, 2015

This Canadian Design and Construction Report advocates low-or no-cost marketing approaches. The question then, if our business earns 95 per cent of its revenue from advertising, why don’t I encourage potential clients to purchase the product/service we sell? These purchases are often more one-time than regular.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 11, 2023

Ideally, you want to reduce the chance of bad debts and pressure on your construction company's cash flow. When negotiating contracts with clients, try to set payment terms that help your cash flow, such as deposits or progress payments.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

85%+of all projects are over budget (just 31% of all projects came within 10% of the budget in the past 3 years – KPMG) 52% of rework is caused by poor project data and miscommunication (2018 Industry Report – Construction Disconnected, FMI). Request submission by client. 2006, Gibson, et al, 1994, Haley).

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ProcurementExpress.com

JULY 15, 2019

Construction companies face more cash flow challenges than just about any other industry. No two projects look the same, and even the best-prepared estimates give contractors and clients only a partial picture of the actual scope of work and the costs involved. We’ve talked about this on, well, too many occasions to count.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 27, 2012

Over The Past 30+ Years - I have accumulated a variety of terms to describe the construction industry. Aggravation Box - Computer with construction accounting software operated by a trainee. Assets of Firm - Cash / Business Process / Sales Process / Client List / Predictable Cash Flow.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Reason: Your best potential clients (especially repeat and referral business) are already sold on doing business with you — and they need no convincing for a product/service they really want AND need. In other words, the harder you need to try, the less you will likely sell. One highly successful U.S. Go for it.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 24, 2023

Most business owners receive plenty of well-intentioned advice and 'helpful opinion' from family and friends. However, good business advice spoken from commercial experience is another matter entirely.

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Levelset

JULY 18, 2022

It’s an excellent time to consider starting a plumbing company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for plumbing companies, which are expected to grow revenues by more than 1% annually for the next five years. Read more: The profit roadmap for contractors.

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ProcurementExpress.com

JULY 15, 2019

Construction companies face more cash flow challenges than just about any other industry. No two projects look the same, and even the best-prepared estimates give contractors and clients only a partial picture of the actual scope of work and the costs involved. We’ve talked about this on, well, too many occasions to count.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 10, 2023

A USP (Unique Selling Proposition) is a compelling reason for your target market to choose your construction business over your competitor's. By doing this, your business can stand out in the marketplace with a strong reputation attracting more clients.

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PSMJ Resources

JUNE 11, 2012

7 Business Criteria for Picking Clients. more profitable than ever. combination of factors synchronized to generate high fees and high. combination of factors synchronized to generate high fees and high. It starts with picking the right clients. Analyze an existing client. high spending.

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Levelset

JULY 15, 2022

It’s an excellent time to consider starting an electrical company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for the electrical industry, which is expected to grow revenues by more than 1.5% WATCH: How to calculate cash flow for a construction project.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 10, 2014

There are a lot of bookkeepers working in construction company offices that really want to do a good job for the construction company but they are in over their heads and struggling to keep up. The difference between regular accounting and construction accounting is staggering and mind numbing.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Traditionally, employers have relied on giving employees raises to retain their staff and reward them for being hard-working and loyal. Raises can get expensive, and there is often an upper limit for what you can offer regarding increasing salaries and wages. Keeping your employees happy makes business sense.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JANUARY 3, 2015

I’ll extend her thoughts with this “power of three” three-pack of ideas for construction marketing success: ONE: Observe your three “best customers” and what makes them that way — and the health of the relationship. Nevertheless, we keep in touch. This will be an early-in-the-year challenge.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JUNE 14, 2016

Client Robert Merkley urged me to get involved. This leads to some odd logical paradoxes, and here I’ll share some recently learned observations about cycling; a healthy activity that I resumed when a good client of our business roped me into participating in a 100 km charity cycling event six years ago. Or you can go expensive.

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Levelset

JULY 19, 2022

It’s an excellent time to consider starting a painting company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for painters. Are you going to specialize in a specific niche, or diversify your client base? Read more: The profit roadmap for contractors.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction business owners know that to find a loyal client base, they must stand out from their competitors. People think positively about companies that treat their customers and clients well. One of the best and easiest ways to do that is to have outstanding customer service. Take time to learn more about your customers.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

If the resilience seen this year has shown construction professionals anything, it’s that this industry, and the people who work in it, are remarkable. There’s nothing like AEC, and this year’s 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction have demonstrated their ability to inspire, educate, and advance the industry in ways worth admiring.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2023

And while most builders ironically refer to their homes as “products,” considering their actual construction as a manufacturing process would be a mind shift for most of them and their design teams. to deliver about 100 homes a year that currently sell from the high-$400,000s to the mid-$600,000s. Not so in a factory. Photo: Jeff A.

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Levelset

JULY 22, 2022

It’s an excellent time to consider starting a roofing company, as both the residential and commercial sectors are experiencing a wave of new construction, and that means opportunities for the roofing industry, which is expected to grow revenues by around 1% annually for the next five years. . Read more: The profit roadmap for contractors.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Alright, I might be overdue for another serious survey about social media to see if things have changed since we released Social media and marketing for architectural, engineering and construction companies — What you really need to know to achieve profitable results. Engage/follow/communicate with your current clients.

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Help Everybody Everyday

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Their intelligence identified that the client was happy with the incumbent. In short, a DBE is a for-profit small business where socially and economically disadvantaged individuals own at least a 51% interest and also control management and daily business operations. The bottom line here is that DBE firms are in high demand.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Sustainability sells — this Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) event on March 11 has already raised thousands of dollars in revenue. Yesterday, my wife and I attended a crisis meeting called after Jewish community leaders announced that they were closing our son’s high school. Then — wham, the reaction.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 21, 2012

Construction Working Capital - Definitions are fairly complex and can take a lot of room to explain and since we are primarily concerned about helping small construction companies like yours to make a lot of money I will keep it simple and easy. Compare the success and profitability of a McDonalds franchise to most restaurants.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 19, 2022

In construction, performance measurement is directly related to success. In this post, we’ll explore the ways to measure construction performance and how you can optimize the process in your projects. In this post, we’ll explore the ways to measure construction performance and how you can optimize the process in your projects.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JUNE 22, 2012

From A Lifetime Of Experience In Construction. And Construction Accounting - Owners of small construction companies working at level 1,2 and 3 enjoy more freedom, peace of mind, make more money and have fewer upset stomachs on average than officers of large construction firms in level 4. Level One - Dog And Pick-Up Truck.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Getting Time Cards From Construction Workers, Which Is Worse? We provide outsourced accounting services and have construction company clients all across the U.S.A We Have Found Construction Time Card Pain Relief And. And it was the only way to do it for our construction clients who need Job Costing Reports.

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