3 Ways to Engaging Social Media Posts

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Tips for making the most of your social media marketing efforts

As a construction professional, coming up with creative social media posts is most likely not your first priority. While you may be creative and have the aptitude and/or experience for developing unique and engaging content, chances are that you do not have time in your schedule to focus on it.

For this reason, we have compiled a quick list of various types of posts that you can create for your social media profiles.  Whether you choose to be active on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and/or all other platforms, it is important that you provide variety in the type of content you post in order to keep it “fresh”.  Here are three (3) easy variations of social content that you may want to consider for your upcoming posts and overall social media marketing strategy:

  1. Provide a “Walkthrough” – A “walkthrough” video, infographic or printable is a great way to familiarize your audience with your work and process. While a final product or build out may seem like the most obvious walkthrough content, there are other functions in your business that customers may be interested in understanding – For example, you may choose to explain the steps that a customer will go through from the start of a job to completion with your project manager or team; you may also conduct walkthroughs of specific services you offer or different products’ functions.
  2. Survey Your Audience – There is no better way to get to know your audience then to ask them questions. In social media, such questions should be quick, easy, and entertaining.  A good place to start is by asking questions in the form of “this or that” – preference questions. For example, you may post a side-by-side image of two similar products you offer or styles in your designs and ask the audience which one they prefer. This information not only allows you to form a loose connection with your audience, but it can also serve as informal market research to support more in-depth research you may already have in place.
  3. Share Success Stories – While testimonials can serve as a powerful tool in building trust, client success stories take it a step further by providing a more personal touch. Success stories can be a great way to support some of your leading testimonials by offering background on a project. For example, you may have a story of recovery for a property that sustained hurricane damage; or you may have a client who had previously experienced failed attempts to renovate, and your company was able to meet their needs. There are multiple ways that success of your services or products may shine through, and all of them can serve as engaging content through blog posts, videos and/or images.

While the above listed content ideas are just a few of many, they can be used as a launching point for developing other ways to create variety in your social media posts. To keep audiences engaged, it is critical that you continue to generate new information in ways that keep them entertained, informed, and ultimately interested in hiring you for their next project.

For more information on construction business marketing tips, stay connected with the HBW Blog.  To get ahead of construction activity and gain access to the latest permitting data in Florida, Texas, Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma, contact HBW for more information on construction data reports and industry leads.

Save the Date – The 2022 National Safety Stand-Down

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Resources and ideas for participating in OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down in May 2022

If you haven’t already heard, OSHA’s 9th Annual, National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction is scheduled from May 2-6, 2022.

So, what is a Stand-Down?

OSHA describes a Safety Stand-Down as a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about safety. Anyone who wants to prevent hazards in the workplace is eligible to participate; to take part in the event, employers simply schedule some time between May 2nd and 6th to focus on Fall Hazards and reinforce the importance of Fall Prevention. By scheduling time specifically to focus on safety, employees are given a chance to discuss safety topics and talk to management about fall and other job hazards that may have come to their attention on a job site or in the workplace.

Why is it important?

According to OSHA’s website, “fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 351 of the 1,008 construction fatalities recorded in 2020 (BLS data). Those deaths were preventable. The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries.”

How do I conduct a Stand-Down?

Companies can conduct a Safety Stand-Down through a variety of methods… Employers may choose to integrate safety discussions and share resources through toolbox talks, staff meetings or other safety activities. Resources to help you get started include: Suggestions to Prepare for a Successful “Stand-Down” and Highlights from Past Stand-Downs.

Once employers have participated in the event, they may provide feedback to OSHA about their Stand-Down, as well as download a Certificate of Participation.

OSHA provides a number of useful tools and resources that employers can use to plan a successful event for the 2022 National Safety Stand-Down. To get started, here are a few links to access resources that are available now so that you have ample time to plan an event in May:

Fall Stand–Down Resources:

To learn more about the Stand-Down, visit OSHA’s webpage dedicated to the event here. Participation in the event has never been easier, and it can serve as a good starting point for developing and improving your current safety program now, and in the future.

Florida Top Home Builders – February 2022

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A review of the leading home builders in Florida based on new permits on record with HBW during the month of February 2022

In our most recent post, we reviewed the latest HBW construction data reports for Florida and found that there were nearly 9,100 new residential construction permits added to the HBW database last month.  Today, we are using the same reports to review and identify the leading home builders that are driving residential construction in each of the five major regions of Florida.

Statewide, there are two companies that have continued to dominate the residential construction market month after month – Both D.R. Horton and Lennar Homes carry a large share of new home construction in Florida, and last month, the mega builders were responsible for more than 30 percent of all new permits on record with HBW, having 1,420 and 1,359 new permits on record respectively.

Here is closer look at top five home builders in each of the five regions of the Sunshine State based on the total amount of new permits added to the HBW database during the month of February:

Southwest

In Southwest Florida, there were approximately 415 contractors with new home construction activity on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder Total Permits  Average Value
1-D.R. Horton 415  $      194,805.00
2-Pulte Homes 329  $      186,031.00
3-Lennar Homes 281  $      144,798.00
4-Taylor Morrison 173  $      211,514.00
5-Neal Communities of SW FL 111  $      227,433.00

Tampa

Last month, there were 255 contractors with new home construction activity on record in the Tampa area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder Total Permits  Average Value
1-D.R. Horton 389  $      257,320.00
2-Lennar Homes 388  $      295,710.00
3-Pulte Homes 101  $      283,432.00
4-Brandon Construction Services 93  $      111,242.00
5-Homes by West Bay 92  $      464,769.00

Orlando

In Orlando, there were approximately 170 home builders with new residential construction activity on record in the Orlando area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder Total Permits  Average Value
1-D.R. Horton 344  $      268,668.00
2-Lennar Homes 313  $      279,368.00
3-Pulte Homes 88  $      358,845.00
4-Minto Communities 78  $      313,659.00
5-Taylor Morrison 66  $      287,167.00

Southeast

Last month, there were nearly 145 contractors with new residential construction activity on record with HBW for the southeastern region of Florida, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder Total Permits  Average Value
1-Lennar Homes 119  $      137,724.00
2-Pulte Homes 98  $      346,446.00
3-GL Building Corporation 78  $      352,688.00
4-Holiday Builders 57  $      285,378.00
5-Synergy Homes 42  $      145,266.00

Jacksonville

Last month, there were 145 contractors with new home construction activity on record with HBW in the Jacksonville area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder Total Permits  Average Value
1-Lennar Homes 258  $      241,810.00
2-D.R. Horton 258  $      214,510.00
3-Dream Finders Construction 140  $      237,770.00
4-Pulte Homes 84  $      245,202.00
5-KB Homes 84  $      130,238.00


To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Florida New Home Construction Review – February 2022

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A review of new permit data for residential construction in Florida during the month of February 2022

Based on the HBW’s latest construction data reports, there were nearly 9,100 new residential construction permits with a total value in excess of $2.5 billion added to the HBW database for the Sunshine State last month. Out of the five major regions reviewed (Southwest, Southeast, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville), the southwest region held the highest concentration of new residential construction (2,623 permits), while the southeast carried the highest average value of new construction (average value: $317,909).

Here is a closer look at the total permits, average construction value and leading counties for new home construction in the five major regions of Florida:

Southwest

As previously noted, the southwest region ranked #1 for new home construction last month as there were 2,623 new permits with a total value of approximately $675.3 million on record with HBW. The average value of new home construction landed on the lower end of the spectrum (average value: $257,459) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and more than half of all new permits originated from the counties of Lee (775 permits) and Manatee (644 permits).

Tampa

Tampa ranked #2 for new home construction last month as there were 2,403 new permits with a total value of nearly $694.5 million.  The average value of construction was $288,988, and more than half of all new permits originated from the counties of Pasco (735 permits) and Polk (674 permits).

Orlando

The Orlando area ranked #3 for new home construction, having more than 1,690 new permits with a total construction value of approximately $528.4 million last month.  The average value of new home construction landed on the higher end of the spectrum in Orlando (average value: $312,275) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and just about half of all new residential construction permits originated from the counties of Lake (416 permits) and Orange (434 permits).

Jacksonville

Last month, there were more than 1,615 new residential construction permits with a total value of nearly $400 million in the Jacksonville area.  The average value of construction was lowest in Jacksonville (average value: $247,329) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and the majority of new home construction activity took place in St. Johns County (661 permits) and Duval County (454 permits).

Southeast

Last month, the southeastern region of Florida carried the lowest amount of new home construction activity in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed; during the one-month period, there were 757 new permits with a total construction value of approximately $240.7 million on record with HBW. The average value of new home construction was highest in the southeast (average value: $317,909) in comparison to other regions reviewed, and more than half of all new residential construction activity took place in the two counties of St. Lucie (325 permits) and Miami-Dade (153 permits).

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Florida Swimming Pool Construction Report – February 2022

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A review of permit data for new swimming pool construction in the Sunshine State during the month of February 2022

Last month, there were approximately 2,590 new swimming pool permits added to the HBW database for Florida; this figure reflects a 5 percent month-over-month decrease in new pool construction.

Out of the five regions reviewed (Southwest, Tampa, Southeast, Orlando, Jacksonville), the southeastern region ranked #1 for pool construction, having more than 900 new permits on record for the one-month period. On the other hand, while Jacksonville had the lowest level of new pool construction last month (222 permits), the area carried the highest average value of new permits (average value: $75,491).

Here is a closer look at the permit data, project values, leading contractors, and new pool construction activity in each of the five major regions of Florida during the month of February:

Southwest

As previously noted, the southwestern region of Florida held the highest concentration of new pool construction activity last month, having 907 new permits with a total value of approximately $53.6 million on record.  The average value of construction was $59,085, and more than half of all new permits originated from the counties of Lee (291 permits) and Collier (205 permits).

Out of 200 pool builders with new construction activity on record in the region last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder Total Permits
1-Aragon Pools & Spas 99
2-Pinnacle USA 49
3-Coast to Coast Pools 40
4-Superior Pools of SW Florida 28
5-Tropical Pools & Spas of SW Florida 25

Tampa

Last month, Tampa ranked #2 for new pool construction, having nearly 550 new permits with a total value of approximately $36 million on record with HBW.  The average value of new pool construction was $65,400, and just about half of all new permits originated from Hillsborough County and Polk County where there were 141 and 130 new permits on record respectively.

Out of the more than 130 contractors with new swimming pool construction activity on record in Tampa last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder Total Permits
1-Bob’s Pool Service 62
2-The Villages of Lake Sumter 50
3-Challenger Pools 31
4-Tampa Bay Pools 18
5-Patio Pools 14

Southeast

Not far behind Tampa, the southeastern region of Florida ranked #3 for new pool construction, having 490 new permits with a total value of approximately $26.5 million on record with HBW.  The average value of new construction was lowest in the southeast (average value: $54,060) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and the bulk of permits originated from the two counties of Palm Beach (150 permits) and Miami-Dade (147 permits).

Out of the approximately 200 contractors with new swimming pool construction activity on record in the area last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder Total Permits
1-Fountain Blue Pool Svc. 16
2-Crystal Pools 15
3-Sunsational Pools & Spa 15
4-Apex Pavers & Pools 14
5-Endless Summer Pools of Florida 13

Orlando

In Orlando, there were 420 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value in excess of $26.6 million added to the HBW database last month.  The average value of construction was $63,349, and more than half of all new permits originated from the two counties of Orange (155 permits) and Brevard (80 permits).

Out of the nearly 95 contractors with new pool construction activity on record in the area last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder Total Permits
1-All Seasons 47
2-Dreamscapes Pools & Spas 33
3-American Pools & Spas 30
4-Bobs Pool Service 21
5-Atlas Pools of Central Florida 15

Jacksonville

Last month, there were 222 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of nearly $16.8 million added to the HBW database for Jacksonville.  As previously mentioned, the average value of pool construction was highest in Jacksonville (average value: $75,491) in comparison to other Florida regions reviewed, and the bulk of new construction took place in the two counties of St. Johns (107 permits) and Duval (44 permits).

Out of the approximately 75 pool builders with new construction activity on record in the area last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder Total Permits
1-Pools by John Clarkson 21
2-Palace Pools 8
3-Waldhauer & Son 8
4-Pools & Spas of Central Florida 8
5-Epic Pools & Hardscape Construction 7

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Texas Top Home Builders – February 2022

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A review of the leading home builders in Texas based on new residential construction permits added to the HBW database during the month of February

Last week, we reviewed HBW’s latest construction data reports to gain insight on the residential construction market in four major metropolitan areas of Texas (Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio).  This week, we are using the same HBW reports to sort through the hundreds of home builders with new permits on record for the month of February to identify the contractors that are driving new home construction throughout the Lone Star State.

Statewide, there are three major players in the market that have carried the greatest amount of new residential construction activity month after month – Last month, D.R. Horton ranked #1 in three out of four of the metro regions reviewed, having approximately 1,110 new permits on record with HBW.  Next in line, Lennar Homes landed in the top five in almost all regions reviewed, having more than 480 new permits on record for the one-month period.  And finally, Pulte Homes has also held strong, landing on the top five list in all areas except Houston last month with 337 new permits.

Here is a closer look at the top five home builders by region and based on the total number of new residential construction permits on record for the month of February:

Dallas

Out of the approximately 285 contractors with new residential construction activity on record in the Dallas area last month, the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder Total No
1-D.R. Horton 363
2-Bloomfield Homes 116
3-Lennar Homes 99
4-Pulte Homes 92
5-Highland Homes 81

Houston

In Houston, there were more than 305 home builders with new construction activity on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder Total Permits
1-D.R. Horton 549
2-Lennar Homes 252
3-Perry Homes 164
4-K Hovnanian Homes 160
5-KB Homes 145

San Antonio

Last month, there were approximately 115 active home builders with new construction on record in the San Antonio area, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits:

Builder Total Permits
1-KB Homes 81
2-Lennar Homes 80
3-Pulte Homes 76
4-D.R. Horton 61
5-M/I Homes 57

Austin

In Austin, there were 110 contractors with new residential construction activity on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top five for total new permits for the one-month period:

Builder Total Permits
1-D.R. Horton 136
2-Pulte Homes 82
3-Perry Homes 67
4-Milestone Community Builders 60
5-Taylor Morrison Homes 57

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Texas Residential Construction Report – February 2022

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A review of permit data for new residential construction in Texas during the month of February 2022

Based on the latest HBW construction data reports, there were approximately 7,620 new residential construction permits with a total value of more than $2 billion added to the HBW database for Texas last month.  Out of the four metro areas included in the report, Houston carried the highest concentration of new home construction activity (3,291 permits), while Austin (average value: $321,877) held the highest average value of new residential construction projects.

Here is closer look and breakdown of the total permits by area, along with the average value of construction and leading counties in each of the four metro areas of the Lone Star State last month:

Houston

Total # of Permits: 3,291

Average Value of Construction: $228,250

Top Counties (based on total permits): Harris County (1,439 permits); Montgomery County (875 permits)

Dallas

Total # of Permits: 2,404

Average Value of Construction: $301,105

Top Counties (based on total permits): Collin County (902 permits); Dallas County (455 permits)

Austin

Total # of Permits: 1,043

Average Value of Construction: $321,877

Top Counties (based on total permits): Williamson County (488 permits); Travis County (467 permits)

San Antonio

Total # of Permits: 881

Average Value of Construction: $224,913

Top County (based on total permits): Bexar County (503 permits)

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Texas Top Swimming Pool Builders – February 2022

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A review of the leading pool builders in Texas based on total new permits on record with HBW during the month of February

Last week, we reviewed HBW’s latest construction data reports for new swimming pool construction in Texas, at which time we reported that there were more than 960 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of approximately $54.4 million added to the HBW database during the month of February. Today, we are utilizing the same reports to identify the leading contractors driving new pool construction in each of the four metro areas of Texas (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio).

While leading contractors vary widely by area and most have a regional focus, there were a couple of companies that placed on the leaderboard in more than one metro area.  For example, Cody Pools ranked in the top three in both Austin and San Antonio, and Blue Haven Pools took top placement (top five) in San Antonio and Houston.

Based on the latest construction data reports from HBW, here is a look at the leading pool builders (by metro area) and the total permits on file for each of them during the month of February 2022:

Dallas

As reported in our previous post, Dallas held the highest concentration of new swimming pool permits last month in comparison to other Texas metro areas reviewed.  Out of the more than 180 active contractors with new construction activity on record for Dallas last month, the following ranked as the top three for total pool permits:

Builder Total Permits
1-Riverbend Pools 21
2-Gold Medal Pools 18
3-Puryear Custom Pools 18

Houston

In the Houston area, there were 110 active pool builders with new swimming pool construction activity on record with HBW last month, and the following ranked as the top three for total new permits for the one-month period:

Builder Total Permits
1-Platinum Pools 26
2-Cypress Custom Pools 16
3-Roxanne Plasencia 7

Austin

Last month, there were more than 80 pool contractors with new construction activity on record with HBW in the Austin area, and the following ranked as the top three for total new permits:

Builder Total Permits
1-Denali Pools 12
2-Cody Pools 11
3-Austin Pools 6

San Antonio

In San Antonio, there were 40 active contractors with new pool construction activity on record with HBW during the month of February, and the following ranked as the top three for total new permits for the one-month period:

Builder Total Permits
1-Keith Zars Pools 12
2-Cody Pools 6
3-Blue Haven Pools 5

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

HBW Report: Texas Swimming Pool Construction – February 2022

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A review of permit data for new swimming pool construction in Texas during the month of February 2022

Last month, there were more than 960 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value of approximately $54.4 million added to the HBW database for Texas. Out of the four major metro areas reviewed (Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio), Dallas (466 permits) carried nearly half of all new construction activity for the one-month period, while Houston held the highest average value of new pool construction (average value: $73,359).

Here is a closer look at the total permits, leading counties, and average value of new swimming pool construction in each of the four major metro areas of Texas during the month of February:

Dallas

As noted above, Dallas ranked #1 for new swimming pool construction last month, having 466 new permits with a total construction value of more than $24 million added to the HBW database.  The average value of construction landed mid-range (average value: $52,098) in comparison to other Texas areas reviewed, and the counties with the highest concentration of new pool construction activity included Collin (120 permits) and Dallas (119 permits).

Houston

In Houston, there were more than 250 new swimming pool construction permits with a total value in excess of $18.4 million on record with HBW for the month of February.  As previously mentioned, the average value of construction was highest in Houston (average value: $73,359) in comparison to other metro areas reviewed, and more than 60 percent of all new construction took place in Harris County (158 permits).

Austin

In Austin, there were approximately 160 new pool permits with a total construction value of nearly $8.7 million last month. The average value of new pool construction projects was $54,833, and the majority of all new permits originated from Travis County where there were 120 new permits on record for the one-month period.

San Antonio

Last month, San Antonio had the lowest amount of new pool construction activity on record in comparison to other regions reviewed, having 86 new permits with a total construction value of approximately $3.1 million.  Additionally, the area carried the lowest average value of construction (average value: $35,573), and nearly all new pool permits originated from Bexar County (61 permits).

To gain more information on the builders, homeowners and permits for the construction activity above, check out HBW for your copy of the latest construction data reports. To gain access to the HBW database and receive custom and detailed reports on the latest residential and commercial building activity in Florida, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Oklahoma, please contact HBW for details.

Tips for Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions

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No matter what role you play in the construction industry, you are certainly facing the woes of disruptions in the supply chain. Spurred by the pandemic, this ongoing challenge has many contractors frustrated and wondering “When will it end?”

From manufacturers and distributors to contractors and installers, everyone is riding this uncertain up and down (mostly down) ride in the supply chain. The lack of building products is a global issue, and the construction industry isn’t the only industry being impacted. In addition to delays and uncertain timelines for projects, the disruption is causing major pains to the wallet with increased costs for construction materials. In fact, according to the National Association of Home Builders, the recent rise in lumber prices amounted to more than an $18,500 increase on the average new single-family home, and $7,300 has been added to the market value of the typical new multi-family home.

To add fuel to the fire, a report from the U.S Chamber of Commerce claimed that 92% of contractors report difficulty finding workers, and of those, 42% have turned down work and projects due to a lack of skilled workers. For many contractors, lead time on materials is pushing jobs back up to eight to 12 months or more, and it can be a cause of both confusion and frustration for clients. For this reason, it is critical that contractors clearly communicate with clients about delays and effectively manage expectations, as well as adjust their operations and adapt to remain profitable. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you navigate the challenges posed by the supply shortage:

Plan Ahead – For existing clients, it is vital to inform them of the importance of planning ahead. With the rise in demand and cost of materials, delays in receiving materials are only getting lengthier; the longer they wait to make a decision, the greater the delay may be to begin and complete the job. By planning projects earlier than expected, they may be able to decrease the wait time.

Be Flexible – While supply chain issues are impacting the industry across the board, there are some aspects of business that may be more impacted than others. Although we are facing an inevitable domino effect, there may be some parts of your projects and operations that you can alter to make use of what is actually available. By being more flexible in your specifications and exploring options with multiple manufacturers, you can find new opportunities, as well as strengthen communications and relationships with trade partners.

Forecast Cash Flow – When conducting cash flow projections, it is wise to factor in multiple scenarios; under uncertain conditions like the industry faces today, it would be beneficial to run three or more scenarios to be prepared to pivot if needed. When forecasting cash flow, it is vital to base reports on real data, not guesses based on opinion or personal experience. To make informed decisions, start with information pulled from budgeting and risk management activities, as well as information provided by suppliers to determine optimal times to buy materials based on pricing.

Make it Temporary – Some clients may have a need for immediate repairs that can’t wait for all materials to be available. For this reason, it is important to offer a variety of temporary solutions until the project can commence. For example, if a client is in desperate need of a re-roof due to immediate damage, offer repairs and remedies that you can do now to keep their roof watertight for rainy season and protected until the full scope of services can be met.

Although contractors cannot control the supply chain, they can control how they manage client expectations, collaborate with suppliers, and manage operational expenses. While the last couple of years have forced contractors to evolve and make major changes to how they operate, those changes are part of a larger evolution in the industry that will strengthen businesses to better handle “the unexpected” in the future.


For more information on construction business tips, stay connected with the HBW Blog.  To get ahead of construction activity and gain access to the latest permitting data in Florida, Texas, Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma, contact HBW for more information on construction data reports and industry leads.