If nothing else, 2020 verified what most of us already knew: Construction is an essential business. You can’t predict the future. If you have a construction contractor business, here are some tips to protect yourself from future surprises. For Construction Pros calls it “future-proofing your business.” What Your Contractor Business Can (and Can’t) Control There’s nothing […]
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All of us have different goals, but the common denominator for every construction business is this: We want more (more money, more work, more time off – with pay, more leads, more bids, and more resume-building wins). The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it
It’s good to be king. But if you aren’t royalty, being an essential worker is right up there. We may never be able to adequately thank medical professionals for their sacrifices in 2020. Prioritizing them for 2021 COVID vaccinations is one way. 21 million healthcare workers and 3 million residents and staff of long-term care
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Construction workers get high more often than most people. We work on skyscrapers, scaffolding, rooftops, and even a loading dock is considered working at-height. And too many of us take unnecessary risks. The numbers are not good: The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says fall fatalities are highest in the construction industry vs. all others.
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The statistics about using video in construction marketing tell the story best: 46% of users act after viewing a video ad. 87% of online marketers use videos. Blog posts incorporating video attract 3x as many inbound links as blogs without video. Facebook videos have 10 times the reach as YouTube. Videos up to two minutes long get the most engagement. Viewers retain 95% of
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Why is it important to track progress on construction projects? One very important reason is to prove to investors, stakeholders, and other important sources of support that you’re making progress. And you’ve got the numbers to prove it. Another reason is to provide reinforcement to the troops. Your workers will see through false encouragement, but
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“I’m too busy for a construction marketing strategy,” said no contractor ever. If you’re too busy to win more business, why aren’t you on the cover of Fortune Magazine? We’re in this business because we love what we do, but making money is nice, too. Make 2021 your year to take control of your company
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This would make for a great Halloween blog: It’s no treat to finish other companies’ construction projects. And being politically correct when dealing with another construction professional’s mistakes is tricky. You may be finishing up for a competitor, but you’re also dealing with the work of a company that may be a future partner or
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Reducing do-overs and avoiding downtime is easier said than done, especially when a project has suffered work interruptions. Many 2020 projects continue operating with a reduced workforce and money has been tight. One of the inefficiencies that haunt construction projects is construction equipment failures. Fallout From Construction Equipment Failures Insurance companies say not recognizing the risks of
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“Haste makes waste.” “Waste not; want not.” Wasting time, labor, materials… For a construction business, waste means fewer profitable projects or worse. A good question we should be asking ourselves is, “Why do we waste so much?” A more important question is, “How can my construction business waste less to earn more?” Construction Business Technology
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