Using Big Data for Construction Business Development

You hear terms like “actionable insights,” “business intelligence,” and “tools” but they’re not talking about screwdrivers, IQ, or 5-year plans. Big data is a reality impacting every segment of the construction industry. When it comes to construction business development and management, what you don’t know can hurt you. Construction Business Development: Managing Information Let’s talk […]

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Using Construction Data as a Home Builder

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?

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 Building Permit Data to Uncover Contracting Business Opportunities

Table of Contents Updated on 12/4/2024. Most construction industry companies depend on new business to maintain or increase profits. Using permit data can take your lead generations in surprising directions, whether you are a small business or a large corporation. But you must use building permit information with intent. Related: Which Businesses Can Benefit from

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Using Permit Data to Uncover Swimming Pool Business Opportunities

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

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

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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Keeping Construction Equipment Cool in Hot Weather

It’s going to be warmer than usual throughout much of the U.S. this summer. In your continuing efforts to keep jobsite workers safe and cool, don’t neglect your construction equipment. Machinery downtime can cost. Construction Equipment Maintenance is Vital to Our Industry OSHA says the construction industry leads in workplace-related injuries and deaths. Many accidents

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