Labor shortages continue to dog the residential roofing industry, according to a recent article in The New York Times. General unemployment rates in some areas, like Ames, IA and Boulder, CO, have fallen to 2% while other areas hover around 3-4%. 

Does your contracting business offer the roofing products that set you apart from other contractors?

Productivity is a prime driver of profit in the construction industry. Add small construction dumpsters and these need-to-know tips to your construction productivity toolkit.

Business is growing—and that’s a good thing. If you can manage those growing pains, that is. Use these commercial roofing tips to build your contracting business the smart way.

Successful roofing sales takes more than a winning smile and positive attitude. If your team is going to keep your roof replacement company at the head of the competitive pack, it needs to bring its A-game to every pitch. These selling tips will help them close the deal and help you build a better bottom line.

Referrals are as good as a golden ticket to the chocolate factory if you’re in the renovation contracting business. But it’s not enough to just hope that happy customers will spread the word. Build a more robust business with these do’s and don’ts for getting home renovation referrals.

Growing profit can be as complex as growing perfect grass on a professional sports field. But you can build a profitable landscape business if you leverage the right strategies. Use these techniques to learn how to get landscaping customers.

Content marketing for your construction business is about so much more than pumping out Facebook posts or blog entries. If you plan to invest time and money into content to attract leads and engage clients, you need to have three essentials in place.

Green thumbs need great equipment to get the job done. Whether you’re installing a water feature on a commercial property or doing a weekly mow in a residential neighborhood, you rely on landscape equipment to create highly satisfied customers who are happy to refer you to others.

Do you struggle to hit the sweet spot with your sales pitch? Or do nerves trip you up every time? You can nail your construction sales pitches when you add these do's and don'ts to your professional tool kit.