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Using Construction Data as a Home Builder

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Today, construction data drives residential development. That data is shared with creditors, backers, shareholders, and pretty much everyone inside and outside our industry. “There are powerful analytical tools now available to guide a residential construction company’s course,” said Jonathan Smoke, national research professional. “There’s opportunity at every level.” How to Use Construction Data Tools There […]

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Can Permit Data Help Your Roofing Business?

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As soon as the words, “coronavirus” were spoken, the roofing industry rushed to the forefront of the pandemic with two additional words: “essential business.” Roofing companies like GAF immediately began online-sharing to educate people on best practices; the new best industry practices for job site safety. The roofing industry decided waiting for a hailstorm to

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Using Permit Data to Uncover Contracting Business Opportunities

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Most construction industry companies depend on new business to maintain or increase profits. Using permit data can take your lead generations in surprising directions. But you must use building permit information with intent. Contractors, Subcontractors: Using Permit Data Works Construction contractors and subcontractors fall into basic categories and those include everything from Tom Sawyer painting

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Using Permit Data to Uncover Swimming Pool Business Opportunities

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What’s fun, healthy, and makes at-home quarantining beyond bearable? A swimming pool! This summer, more than ever before, homeowners are considering residential swimming pool installation. The swimming pool business goes far beyond digging a hole in someone’s backyard. It is pool supplies, pool maintenance, outdoor furniture, landscaping…and more. Two months ago, we weren’t sure we’d be

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3 Ways Building Permits Can Help You This Summer

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The residential housing market will rebound this summer. But it won’t look exactly like an outbound airplane, shooting upwards. “Expect a W-shaped rebound,” says real estate professional Dima Williams. July, August, and September should see an increase in home sales. It will be followed by a downturn caused by an anticipated return of the coronavirus

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Using Permit Data to Uncover Home Services Opportunities

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Many business owners and operators think building permit data is valuable information for builders. (It is.) It’s also helpful to construction companies, real estate professionals, and economic forecasters. What they don’t realize is many home services organizations regularly utilize building permit data sorts from Construction Monitor. “Yes, the mailing labels feature is nice, but…” There

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Using Building Permit Data in a Meaningful Way

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It’s no secret: Building permit information is available free to the public. Construction industry company marketers sometimes say, “Why should I pay for something I can get for free?” A few months later, that same construction-industry marketer has utilized – you guessed it – none of that free building permit data. “It’s too hard to

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Businesses That Benefit From Construction Data

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Construction Monitor increases the efficiency for thousands of companies across dozens of vertical markets nationwide. Yes, we generate information. But, wait…there’s more. The information is sorted for you into information-specific data analytics you need right now. The newer information targets locations you’re interested in developing. Historical construction data can shape your strategy for future business

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Anatomy of a Building Permit Report

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Building permit reports are used by economists, marketing professionals, real estate specialists and practically every business in the construction industry. Organizations analyze building permit reports to make informed decisions. You hear a lot about “informed decisions” these days. The phrase is a logical result of our unlimited search for information. Even gamblers don’t make decisions

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