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3 Tips to Increase Your Chances of Getting Specified

Shanice Lodge If you build it, will they come? Manufacturers assume that if they have a great product, they’ll get specified by architects and spec writers, but is that true? You have to start with a great product, but how do you position yourself at the top of a competitive heap? We have three key […]

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 Most contractors rely on outdated bid lists or referrals, but data has been proven to flip that model and deliver results that you can immediately bid on.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 […]

Spec Writing Made Easy for Architects: Save Time, Reduce Errors, and Mitigate Risk

Shanice Lodge Spec writing is one of the most time-consuming – yet critical parts of the design process. With constant product changes, cross-team communication, and the need to ensure standard accuracy, it can feel laborious to spend hours writing specifications. But there is a more streamlined way to save time, reduce errors, and mitigate risk […]