Are you wondering what neighborhoods your business should expand into? Do you wish there was a way to know which new services would bring you the most profit? Well… there is. As surprising as it may sound, building permits are the secret to making smart business decisions in the construction industry. When a homeowner or […]
Building Permits: Your Secret Weapon Read More »
At Construction Monitor, we collect information from building permits issued throughout the country. We then analyze and compile that information to provide our clients with useful data that they can use to make smarter marketing decisions. Our clients can see which contractors claim the most business in a certain area. They can see which neighborhoods have the
Which Businesses Can Benefit From Building Permits? Read More »
As soon as the words, “coronavirus” were spoken, the roofing industry rushed to the forefront of the pandemic with two additional words: “essential business.” Roofing companies like GAF immediately began online-sharing to educate people on best practices; the new best industry practices for job site safety. The roofing industry decided waiting for a hailstorm to
Can Permit Data Help Your Roofing Business? Read More »
It’s no secret: Building permit information is available free to the public. Construction industry company marketers sometimes say, “Why should I pay for something I can get for free?” A few months later, that same construction-industry marketer has utilized – you guessed it – none of that free building permit data. “It’s too hard to
Using Building Permit Data in a Meaningful Way Read More »
Building permit reports are used by economists, marketing professionals, real estate specialists and practically every business in the construction industry. Organizations analyze building permit reports to make informed decisions. You hear a lot about “informed decisions” these days. The phrase is a logical result of our unlimited search for information. Even gamblers don’t make decisions
Anatomy of a Building Permit Report Read More »
Another company has outbid you and you’re wondering why. Let’s see…both businesses are located in the same state, county, and city. You’ve actually been in business longer and you know the ins and outs specific to the job you just lost. The answer is available using building permit data analytics. New and Improved You aren’t
Building Permit Data: Learning About Competitors Read More »
The second quarter of 2020 will be difficult for most contracting businesses, but it’s temporary: Tough times won’t last. Tough companies will. You can cultivate ways to grow your business while business is essentially on hold. Using building permit reports for construction data can generate a new-and-improved marketing strategy during difficult times. 3 Ways to Build Your
Using Building Permit Reports to Grow Your Contracting Business Read More »
Building permit reports are necessary for all construction and some home remodeling projects. To obtain a building permit, companies apply to the local (city/county) government and include a construction site plan and architectural blueprints. Getting building plan approval can sometimes take weeks or even months. While the project stakeholders are waiting for the go-ahead, what
Building Permit Reports Can Help You Make Better Business Decisions Read More »
The small home appliance market forecast¹ for 2020-2026 was released in February. The small home appliance market includes: Food Preparation Appliances Heating Appliances Irons Personal Care Appliances Small Kitchen Appliances Vacuum Cleaners The large home appliance market² includes: Air Conditioners Kitchen Appliances Refrigerators Television Washing Machines Others If you sell appliances – small or large
Can Construction Data Help Your Appliance Business? Read More »
Basic building permit reports are public information. Anyone can access them. It takes time – a great deal of time – to fine-tune the construction data your organization needs and can use. By the time you have sorted trends, projections, new housing starts, renovation requests, historical data… You may be too tired to structure a
Using Construction Data for Your Cabinet Business Read More »
