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Measuring Marketing Results: Best Practices for Construction Webcast
Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 26, 2010
The recent survey of construction marketers ranked measuring results of marketing as their top priority for 2011 , beating out all priorities including internet and social media. Clearly in a difficult market, marketing is under increased scrutiny to prove results and justify budgets. The Construction Marketing Association will present a free webcast addressing this important topic on Monday, November 15 at 12 pm CST.
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Commercial Construction Building Material Costs: Buy Now or Later?
HardHatChat
OCTOBER 7, 2010
Commercial construction contractors can save clients thousands of dollars by knowing the right time to buy certain materials. I heard a Home Depot ad on the radio recently targeted to commercial general contractors that made me pause. The spot is about the costs of commercial construction and how buying building materials in bulk can help GCs save money and bring down a construction project bid so they win the contract.
Google Loves LinkedIn
Carol Hagen
OCTOBER 13, 2010
Google loves LinkedIn and I’ve been including this fact in many powerpoint presentations and national speaking engagements for over a year now. There’s more to this love than how Google searches LinkedIn profiles. We can now see the extent of the relationship with today’s LinkedIn blog post announcing LinkedIn Labs (sounds and looks like Google Labs) and the great new projects contained within Labs to prove my point.
A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies
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The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.
What You Need to Know To Get a Surety Bond as a New Contractor
Constructonomics
OCTOBER 3, 2010
New contractors have a lot of matters to anticipate when entering the construction industry for the first time. One important consideration that sometimes slips through the cracks is the use of surety bonds. Unfortunately, new contractors are often unfamiliar with the bonding process, which includes undergoing finance and credit checks, providing upfront collateral, and paying issuance fees.
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Will the Gifford v. USGBC Class Action Lawsuit Be Certified? : Green.
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Free Marketing E-Newsletter Now Available!
Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 6, 2010
Register for BuzzSaw™ , a free eNewsletter from the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) covering tips and ideas, white papers and insights into Construction Marketing Best Practices ! Registration is fast and easy. Register Here.
HardHatChat Commercial Construction Blog: Trends, Tips and Costs
HardHatChat
OCTOBER 21, 2010
About a year ago, our team at Englewood Construction thought it would be a great idea to share our commercial construction news and experience through a blog. At first, I wasn’t sure. I’m an old-school guy so I like to talk to people face to face, or at least over the phone. The editorial team behind commercial construction blog Hard Hat Chat -- Chuck Taylor, Kim Sawyer and Bill Di Santo.
Facebook is Scary
Carol Hagen
OCTOBER 29, 2010
Facebook is scary to me this Halloween. Facebook has been criticized frequently on their default privacy settings, but what’s frightening is they continue to want permission to access more information. As a business owner doing business with business (B2B) I was looking for more tools to improve my Facebook search results earlier this week. Low and behold Facebook has Advanced Profile Search 2.2 (Beta).
The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth
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Take your construction business to the next level with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Whether you're managing seasonal cash flow challenges, dealing with unexpected equipment repairs, or planning to scale your operations, securing the right funding is essential for success. This guide explores a range of fast and flexible financing options tailored for construction businesses.
Seeking Joint Venture Partner for Justice Center in Bucks County, PA
Constructonomics
OCTOBER 14, 2010
There is a justice center in Doylestown, PA bidding on November 18th, 2010 that will total in value approximately $50 million. I attended a mandatory pre-bid meeting about two weeks ago on this job. It looks like a great project, but unfortunately, I do not have the bonding capacity to propose on this project alone. I’m looking for someone who may be able to provide bonding for this job and partner with my firm.
Is Failure To Achieve LEED Certification Consequential Damages?
Construction Law Monitor
OCTOBER 14, 2010
The LEED Certification process can be quite complex. It takes months after a project’s completion to get the paperwork process, the paperwork itself can be a heafty stack, and that’s not even taking into account the complicated points framework, the certification gray-areas, the de-certification process and more… (Want a good discussion of all these frustrating and unanswered questions?
The Constructor's Digital Transformation Playbook: Reducing Risk With Technology
Speaker: Dylan Secrest
Construction projects are high-stakes operations where even minor inefficiencies can lead to costly delays, safety concerns, and budget overruns. Managing risk in construction has always been a challenge, but as projects grow in complexity, traditional methods no longer cut it. Enter Digital Transformation - a game changer approach that replaces inefficiency with AI-powered analytics, real-time monitoring, and automated workflows to proactively manage risk.
Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: The Earth.
Natural Building
OCTOBER 25, 2010
Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart, webmaster of the popular website www.greenhomebuilding.com, posts text and photos featuring what he discovers from around the world.
82 Twitter Resources that are Useful
Carol Hagen
OCTOBER 29, 2010
Twitter is a great tool if you know what you’re doing. Once I learned the basics, read a few books and then realized, like other “free” social networking sites that …things change rapidly in Twitter. I started bookmarking all the Twitter tweets I found valuable in Delicious, as these articles substantially enhanced my knowledge.
The Economics of Sustainable Buildings
SAB Magazine
OCTOBER 6, 2010
Sustainability is having far-reaching impacts on building standards, codes and specifications. It is being written into municipal by-laws and zoning, with most municipalities choosing LEED® as their green building standard. In the commercial sector, sustainable buildings have become the new benchmark for Class ‘A’ office space.
Examples of Things That Can Go Wrong on a Green Building Project
Construction Law Monitor
OCTOBER 21, 2010
Green Building is all the rage in the United States. Whether it be a LEED project, or just a promise to the property owner to build or make a building more efficient and sustainable, as 2010 passes onto 2011, those in the construction industry are quite likely to run into projects with at least some green elements. When bidding, contracting and working on these projects, it’s important to know what might go wrong.
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
Illinois Weatherization Program Cited for Poor Workmanship.
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Stop Sending Bad Email Newsletters
Help Everybody Everyday
OCTOBER 20, 2010
. {sharethis}. A contact of mine asked whether I knew of software that would help get their email newsletters past spam filters. What I explained is this. I am a rigid spam filterer. If you send me junk mail – spam. If you send me a newsletter about how your firm is so great – spam. I would label my own mother as a spammer, if need be. So the challenge is not so much the spam filtering technology, it’s the people who identify your email as spam.
NH Lakefront Cottage Renovation
Green Home Design Architect
OCTOBER 22, 2010
One of our recently completed projects is the renovation of a lakefront cottage on Pleasant Lake, New London, New Hampshire. The property was subdivided and had originally had two cabins on it. A cabin on “The Point” was torn down to open up the lake view from the other cottage. Some of its materials were salvaged for use in the main cottage renovation.
Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads
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Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.
Things To Keep In Mind When Entering a Green Building Contract
Construction Law Monitor
OCTOBER 28, 2010
Last week, we published an article identifying some Things That Can Go Wrong On A Green Building Project. To prepare for these potential problems (and others), here is a list of things you should keep in mind when contracting for a green building project: 1) Define Things: Terms like ‘sustainability,’ ‘green certification’ and ‘high performance building’ do not have any universal meanings.
How General Contractors Can Drive Growth Without Increasing Headcount
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Work Begins at Fort Carson, Colorado
The Korte Company
OCTOBER 26, 2010
The Korte Company has recently been awarded two projects at Fort Carson, Colorado. The projects include an addition to the Soldier Family Care Clinic (SFCC) and a new Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC), both located at Fort Carson, Colorado. The $17.6 million contract includes the design and construction for both buildings. The Soldier Family Care Clinic will house purely administrative functions in support of the Evans Army Community Hospital and Clinics (EACH).
Lake Sunapee Home
Green Home Design Architect
OCTOBER 13, 2010
One of our latest designs is a Lake Sunapee home for an older couple, their children, and grandchildren. The cottage style home fits in nicely with the architecture around the lake. Goals of the home are energy efficiency, one floor living for the parents, and well-designed common and private areas for each family. The project is in the design development stage, where we determine spatial requirements and accurate dimensions for rooms and areas, as well as outdoor space for entertaining.
Broken Foundation Slabs Can Be Repaired Says Julian Construction
Julian Construction
OCTOBER 22, 2010
Julian Construction Blog. Shawn Kyles. Partner, Julian Construction. Contact Info. Our Services. Foundation Repair. Foundation Replacement. House Leveling. Earthquake Retrofitting or House Bolting. Social Media Links. Facebook. Twitter. « Checklist for Diagnosing Foundation Problems | Main. | Julian Construction Says Homeowners Need to Prepare for "The Big One" » 10/22/2010.
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