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2018 Marketing Strategies for Construction Companies: A Numbers Breakdown

September 8, 2017

2018 Marketing Strategies for Construction Companies: A Numbers Breakdown

As a company working in the construction sector, you have unique needs. We work hard to ensure that we can handle all of your construction supply needs in Southern California. That said, we also understand that there are many other needs your company has. After working in this business for decades, and keeping up on the latest marketing ideas and numbers, we’ve come up with a specific breakdown of a marketing budget for California construction companies.

Note that this isn’t a plan that will work for 100% of companies. Just like…



5 Sales Strategies for Custom Home Builders

September 1, 2017

5 Sales Strategies for Custom Home Builders

As a company that makes custom homes in the Southern California area, there’s no question that you have your competition. This is just one of the reasons that you must not only focus on providing the highest quality materials and results for your clients, but you must strive to follow the best sales strategies out there.

At , our specialty is providing a comprehensive list of job site supplies so that you can visit a single hardware store for all your construction needs. That said, in our years of business, we’ve…



Taking Over a Job Another Contractor Started: What to Watch Out for and How to Proceed

August 28, 2017

Taking Over a Job Another Contractor Started: What to Watch Out for and How to Proceed

In a perfect world, every contractor would complete each job they start. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. When a contractor is unable to finish a job for any reason, it’s likely that the homeowner or business owner will need to hire another contractor. That’s where your company may come in. This can be a tricky situation but if you follow these tips, it may be easier.

In most cases it’s a situation in which the homeowner isn’t happy

Most of the…



Radios on Construction Job Sites: A Perk for Workers or a Danger for All?

August 22, 2017

Radios on Construction Job Sites: A Perk for Workers or a Danger for All?

When it comes to construction sites, is there anything more important than safety? If you’re a construction supervisor then you’re likely to say that safety is the most important thing. That said, where does one draw the line? Some people say that having radios on the job is safe while others say it’s not. Do the potential safety issues warrant them being banned from sites? Read on to learn more.

Do the results of this recent study surprise you?

If you have a strong feeling about…



How to Build Construction Contracts That Prevent Issues Down the Road

August 16, 2017

How to Build Construction Contracts That Prevent Issues Down the Road

Despite everyone’s best intentions, the reality is that you and your construction clients are likely to disagree down the road. What’s even more frustrating is that sometimes they may disagree with something that you thought you’d already cleared up. In that case, the easiest way to deal with the disagreement is to look at the contract. But what if the contract isn’t comprehensive enough to give you the answers you need?

Get contract advice from an experienced builder

Every construction job is different and the contract for each will be different. That…



How and Why to Say No to Offered Construction Projects

August 10, 2017

How and Why to Say No to Offered Construction Projects

At , we have all the construction and job site supplies you need to get virtually any job done. That said, this doesn’t mean that you should simply accept any and all work that come to you. While we understand that it can be hard to say no to paid work, the reality is that there are very good reasons to do so. Read on to learn more about why you may want to turn down work – and how you can do it tactfully.

It’s no longer necessary…



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