So what about in the construction industry? Advertising Best Practices Marketing Strategy Marketing trends QR Code Best Practices QR Codes QR Codes in Construction QR Codes in MarketingQR Codes are everywhere! The hype is backed up by statistics such as 14 million American’s scanned QR Codes in June, 2011 alone! source: comScore) Clearly most of what we encounter is consumer advertising and retail applications. Are QR Codes an effective marketing vehicle? The answer is yes! And this blog will demonstrate the what, where and how of QR Codes. What are QR Codes? Newsletters. Coupons. MORE >>

The Scottish government are reportedly set to only award new construction work to companies who promise that they will invest in training and take on new apprentices. construction jobs construction news Electrical News electrician jobs plumbing jobs Plumbing News t4ts train4tradeskills apprentice electrician Apprenticeship construction construction apprenticeships Government Michael Levack plumbing apprenticeship Scotland Scottish government train 4 trade skills trainingWhat do you think about this – is this a good idea from the Scottish Building Federation? MORE >>

Train4TradeSkills has fully embraced social media with Train4TradeSkills News, the blog specialising in all things construction, plumbing and electrical and Train4TradeSkills Radio, the online radio station for trainee plumbers and electricians; all edited by Tom Jinks. Founded in 2006, Train4TradeSkills has trained thousands of people through the blended learning programme of e-learning, virtual reality and hands-on practical workshops, enabling people of all ages and occupations to change their career path or launch into their first job. MORE >>

This blog, Part 2 in the a series will share testing tips, measuring email campaigns, a Glossary of Terms, and an enormous construction email list. Special Offer: Email 200,000 Construction Firms! Now you can reach nearly 200,000 construction industry firms* via email with the Construction Marketing Association database! Our partner marketing agency, Construction Marketing Advisors will design an HTML email, and coordinate the email blast for one low price! Here’s What’s Included: Use of CMA construction database (approx. Email Testing. MORE >>

Both types of cost make up the true cost of construction software purchase. Unknown but known surprises – some construction accounting software vendors know there are certain issues that come up again and again during implementation but fail to incorporate those into the contract to keep costs down. Maintenance costs which provide little or nothing – typically construction software vendors will charge 18-22% of the initial purchase price of the software. Construction Accounting Software Construction SoftwareBy Sheldon Needle. Training costs. MORE >>