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How Architects Make Product Specification Choices

Shanice Lodge Material selection for architects has changed drastically in the age of technology. The big question on every manufacturer’s mind is: How do architects choose which products to specify? The most successful architects employ digital spec-writing platforms like Lattira Spec, which allows them to pull manufacturers product specifications directly into their own specs from […]

How Can Manufacturers Increase Product Visibility?

Shanice Lodge For years, manufacturers have relied on sales representatives to increase product visibility, but in the digital age, that’s changed. Reps are valuable, but they can’t be your only — or even top — choice in the current AEC landscape. Manufacturers are now leveraging their relationships with representatives and their digital visibility. Tools like […]

The State of Pool, Solar, and Single-Family Construction: Where’s the Growth

Jennifer Shea Global trends indicate uncertainty in construction activity. This impacts contractors and sub-contracts who work primarily in Solar, Pool, and Single-Family construction more than nearly any other segment of the built environment. While year-over-year permit volume trends have softened, there are regional spikes and opportunities for state, metro, and county construction starts – if […]

How Contractors Can Use Permit Data to See Who’s Building What – and Where

Jennifer Shea Permit data equals construction leads – that’s a simple fact. Most contractors rely on outdated bid lists or referrals, but data has been proven to flip that model and deliver results that you can immediately bid on. Finding accurate, up to date information has always been the challenge: And most importantly, how can […]

Why Smart Contractors Follow Multiple Markets

Jennifer Shea In times of global economic doubt, smart contractors and subs get wide and deep. Subs look for work in their backyard, but also in surrounding areas. Contractors build down the block – and two counties over. But accurate, up-to-date, trustworthy permit data tells a different story; the contractors and subs who are growing […]