The weather is warming up and for the construction industry that comes with good news and bad news. The good news is that more work can be done and there are millions of dollars heading into the industry throughout Virginia. The bad news is that as the temperatures heat up it can put a major [...]
What makes your business different? What makes it unique? Why should the customer pick you over the rest of the competition? These are important questions that you need to ask yourself as you try to put yourself out there and build a solid foundation of clients. When it comes to crane rental companies, you need [...]
Commercial construction is an interesting area of the industry as it offers big potential and a lot of reward. However, it also comes with some unique challenges that you do not get with residential work. The jobs are usually bigger, you have to complete them faster and you also need to be careful as there’s [...]
The last few years have seen an interesting trend in the real estate industry. Property owners are reinvesting into their own property. Rather than selling or leasing, they are taking the loss and rebuilding. The goal being to increase the value of the property so that it can be sold at a later time or [...]
There are those who feel that DIY has created problems for the construction industry. Many homeowners have taken the initiative to handle a project themselves rather than rely on a contractor to complete the task. While this is a valid point, it can also be proven that the “do it yourself” movement has also helped [...]
For years, contractors felt that new construction was going to be the driving force behind the industry. While it is still a major part of the business, what’s truly become the driving force in the industry is remodeling, rebuilding and reinvesting into existing property. America is in a rebuilding phase as new technology and [...]
Procrastination is something we all do too often. As a business owner or manager, it’s something you want to do less of because it can hurt your business. Whether you need to hire a plumber, electrician or someone else right now doesn’t really matter; you should always do your homework and make sure that you [...]
In 2018 construction will see tremendous improvement throughout the country. There will be more projects to take on, more need for the services of hard working men and women and the industry will look to see one of its best years in recent memory. Are we just being optimistic? Of course, no one really knows [...]
Everyone has their own personal New Year’s Resolutions and the same can be said for businesses as well. Your goal in 2018 for your construction company is to get bigger, make more money and become a leader in your area. That’s a great goal but you want to make sure that you start the year [...]
You may have heard of these directory sites that are popping up everywhere. More than likely you’ve been contacted by a few via phone call, email or mail. There are a lot of options out there and you may not know if it’s the right move for your company or not. Internet marketing is a [...]
