How to Manage your Online Reputation
Managing your online reputation is, in part, about damage control but it is also about marketing through word-of-mouth recommendations.
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Aging Workforce Contributes to Labor Shortages
One of the most pressing issues the construction industry faces is an aging workforce.
The Guide to Accurate Labor Cost Estimates
Providing your clients with accurate estimates is essential to providing the kind of service that will have your clients recommending you to others.
Reduce Hardware Runs and Save
Is everyone sitting around waiting because you ran out of nails? When employees leave the jobsite to pick up materials, you have a double loss with transport costs and time. Studies show that these costs can take up as much as 2-4% of the project’s profits for most small to medium construction companies. But with a better system and planning, you can vastly reduce lumberyard runs and improve your efficiency and your bottom line
Kitchen Design Mistakes to Avoid
The kitchen is perhaps the place where function counts the most in your home. Focus too much on design and aesthetics and you may end up with a kitchen that isn’t practical. It may be a minor thing like the corner cupboard door doesn’t open all the way before hitting the counter, but these little …
Construction Labor Shortage Woes Continue in 2021
2020 Figures show the construction industry will need an additional 430,000 workers in 2021.
Why Good Reviews Matter
Contractors know first hand that the best kind of marketing is a word-of-mouth endorsement from an existing customer. While some people still ask friends and family members for recommendations, most new clients look online to find a contractor. That means your online reviews are vital in convincing potential clients to put their faith in you. …
How Evolving Content Marketing Can Help Level Up Your Game
In the last couple of years, marketing has changed immensely. Home buyers and reno clients now turn to the internet before calling companies or asking for recommendations from friends and family. The one thing that has changed is that the average consumer is able to do an enormous amount of research before embarking on a …
How to Keep Skilled Jobsite Workers
Labor shortage woes are real, and most construction managers are scrambling to find and keep workers. A recent study from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) showed that a third of construction firms are looking for recruits and experiencing delays due to labor shortages. Here’s how to source great talent and build your team. Get …
Tips for Dealing with Difficult Customers
Every contractor has had a bad experience with a difficult customer. Knowing how to deal calmly and effectively with complaints and questions will help reduce conflict, ease communication and reduce the amount of time you spend on admin so you can get back on the jobsite. Communicate in Person While COVID-19 places limitations on personal …
