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Construction Marketing That Wins Bids: The 2025 Playbook

How to Carry out in 90 Days

  1. Weeks 1-2: Rewrite homepage around three client fears; add a slow-breathing advancement bar.
  2. Week 3: Shoot one field-generated reel—include a mishap and fix.
  3. Weeks 4-5: Map ten geo-specific long-tails; add JSON-LD or inline schema.
  4. Week 6: Host a “Blueprints Live” webinar; poll on a whimsical zoning idea.
  5. Weeks 7-10: Automate SMS milestones (≤140 characters, one emoji).
  6. Weeks 11-12: Swap referral forms with a complementary trade; backlink each other.

FAQ: Moments Later, Questions Arise

Does AI replace human estimators?

Not yet. AI misprices custom millwork 18 % of the time (McKinsey ). Keep a veteran in the loop.

Perfect frequency for Field-Generated Content?

Post within two hours of on-site events; daily if schedules allow. Fresh sawdust smells sell.

Best CRM for small builders?

JobNimbus and Buildertrend top mobile-photo uploads and permit tracking, says .

Are webinars worth it for subcontractors?

Yes. ThermoMax gained six dealership agreements from one 45-minute session—$480k pipeline.

How to calm negative critiques?

Respond within two hours, offer an on-site demonstration, document fixes. Transparency converts anger to advocacy.

Definitive Sources

11:06 p.m. Maya powers down. Rain-damp carpet, victory pizza, city light over blueprints—only the HVAC heartbeat remains. Marketing, like construction, is never finished; it’s just inspected between storms. She sends her definitive Slack: “Pour trust one pixel at a time.” The cursor blinks—a video whisper ready for sunrise.

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