You’ve got 9,001 problems but tax credit FOMO ain’t one
If two things have become particular FoMo (fear-of-missing out) issues in AEC social-media space these days, here they are.
If two things have become particular FoMo (fear-of-missing out) issues in AEC social-media space these days, here they are.
When growing up, it’s easy to form a preconception that the trades industry is second best. After all, how often do you hear a child wanting to become a plumber? Instead, they’re more likely to want to become an astronaut or a pop star!
Mention construction delays to anyone in the industry and you’ll hear endless stories of projects which run on for weeks, months and years over schedule. In fact, construction delays are so common that, according to McKinsey Global Institute, 77% of projects are behind schedule.
When it comes to construction, it is very difficult to manage all the resources manually by an individual. However, the advancement in technology has introduced various software's which help you understand the plan, control projects and measure the progress of the construction.
Understanding the challenges our industry faces is crucial, especially as we head into a cloud of uncertainty in March and beyond.
From client appraisals, neat profits and completing on time and within budget, it sounds easy for a construction project to be a success, right? Wrong! If not properly managed, a construction project can easily go over budget and the scheduled date for substantial completion can fly by in the blink of an eye.
As a SME construction business you may not have considered the value of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO). You may not fully understand it. You have a website, right? Is that not enough? Well… only if potential clients can find it!
My time spent as a developer saw me work on projects in both the public and private sectors. The main focus was to add value by improving a number of the client's internal processes. It was easy to see the benefits if XYZ were implemented, which positively impacted the end user and it really only came down to how much it cost and how long it took to develop (it always took longer by the way, always).
Here at Builderstorm, customer service is a key part of our business. We believe customer service should feel more like a customer experience - we want our clients to know we are here to help and that there is a clear defined route and feedback to aid this process.
When we think of the construction industry, we usually picture a bunch of lads on a construction site, strutting around in their safety helmets.