As an independent contractor, one of the last things I have time to do is "marketing.” I subscribed to the Construction Monitor about a year ago and decided to hire someone to use the leads within the Monitor. Within an hour, the new commissioned sales representative had brought me 4 sets of plans. With such a tight economy, here in the Western Washington area I think it is crucial to take advantage of all the tools available to find and win new work. The Construction Monitor has been and will be an important part of our business.