When a potential client is learning about your construction firm, the content you publish is a big part of how they judge your credibility. By showing exactly how you’ve solved a client’s tough problem in the past, a case study makes your reliability clear.
Show off Your Successes
Few types of content demonstrate your real-world problem-solving skills better than case studies. A case study backs up your claims of expertise so well because it’s essentially a client success story with an in-depth description and hard evidence to prove how you helped your client overcome a problem and reach their goals.
The biggest challenges your firm has faced make ideal case studies. Write about that tricky second-story addition you built on an older home, the boutique guesthouse you built in a densely forested area or how you sourced sustainable building material for a demanding client.
When your prospects see how adeptly you were able to analyze your client’s problem, devise and evaluate potential solutions, and then put your chosen solution into action, your credibility becomes undeniable.
Back Up Your Marketing Claims
Integrating case studies into your marketing lends credence to your claims of expertise. Feature them on your home page to let your visitors read about a real person who saw success working with your firm. This works well if you have widely divergent specialties, such as home remodeling and educational facility construction. When you develop sales presentations, include case studies to let your results speak for themselves.
Case studies are rife with ideas and data that can inspire blog posts, videos, infographics, and social media posts. Using your case studies as a jumping-off point for new content helps you get more use out of your existing material and draws more attention to the case studies themselves.
Case studies make ideal lead magnets, too. Put together a video tour or photo essay on a finished project, then offer the related case study in exchange for an email address.