Construction Contractor: Drowning in the abyss of AI consumers
Hello! I’m new to the site, but I joined searching for answers to a lingering question. Are there any specific sites that I can register for to be able to contact prospective clients and send bids in my area? Facebook is flooded with people who consistently undercut me on price but are not as good on professionalism or product quality. Whether it be residential properties or commercial? I’ve recently downsized and have been stuck sub-contracting for a larger business devoting all of my time and making pennies on the dollar. The financial strain of the decision has been weighing on me heavily. My wife has lost faith in our construction business, but I can’t help but to reminisce about how successful we were when we were at full operation with 6-10 guys. I can’t just give up on the dream. Anyone on here able to show us how we can make this embed of hope into a wildfire? We specialize in all niche trades in the construction industry, yes all from form to finish. There’s no lack of drive and determination, just direction.Roll Call! Meet & introduce yourself to other Construction and Home Improvement pros
If you’ve ever thought, “How are other businesses like mine handling this?” you’re in the right place! This space is for Construction and Home Improvement pros to connect, compare notes, and talk shop with others who understand the day-to-day realities of running your type of business. 👋 Introduce Yourself Drop a comment and tell us: Your name Business name Industry Years in business Location (City/State/Province) Let us know if you’re joining us for LIVE networking on March 17 (more details below) The more context you share, the better connections you’ll make. 🙌 Pro tip: Search your city or state in the forum to easily find other pros in your area. 📅 Want to connect LIVE? We’re running a pilot to host virtual weekly LIVE Industry Networking starting on March 17, running until April 7. If you’d be interested in joining for the first or following sessions (don’t need to commit to all but you're welcome to join!), make sure to let us know in the comments. 🤝 Culture of this space Think of this forum board like a room full of peers who understand your world. Share what’s working. Ask real questions. Talk through challenges. The goal is to power your success and raise the standard of home service industries together. 💬 Looking for conversation starters? This space works best when conversations are industry-specific and experience-based. You might jump in with something like: “How are other [industry] pros pricing this service right now?” “Is anyone else seeing this shift in their market?” “What’s been working for you when it comes to ____?" 🤔 Why are industries grouped together? We’ve intentionally clustered similar industries to keep conversations active and relevant. These groupings reflect shared business models, operational challenges, and pricing conversations so you can learn from peers who “get it,” even if they’re not in your exact trade. If your question applies to all home service businesses, feel free to post in our broader forum boards. Pro tip: Check out the industry tags to get even more specific Looking forward to seeing this space come to life. 🚀
Looking for fresh project ideas as a custom remodeling contractor
Hi I am Mike, I own a custom remodeling company and decking company. Truth is I get into a pattern of building into a pattern of similar projects, I do push the envelope on design but nowhere near AI. The challenge I face is coming up with fresh ideas. Send me your best ideas and I will utilize them into an upcoming project.
Contractors - what are your most successful social media marketing platforms?
We sell and install storm & security doors and are looking to expand our social media marketing. What platforms have you had the most success with, and has Jobber's marketing suite been helpful? Thank you Denver Storm Door
How do general contractors find legitimate work?
We are new to Jobber, and we are located in the DFW area. We are struggling with locating clientele. Can any point us in the right direction? We are general contractors, & we perform: cleaning, painting, remodeling, flooring, & handyman work. Does anyone have any suggestions?Will AI replace engineers in the construction industry?
What do you guys think about AI possibly replacing engineers in construction? Recently, I ran into a problem with my plans and couldn’t get the engineers on the phone quickly enough. Not to mention, the customer wasn’t too thrilled about the extra cost either. So I used AI, got the solution I needed, continued my work, and waited for the engineers to approve the new revised plan afterward. It honestly made me wonder if AI is going to become a real tool for engineers or eventually start replacing parts of the job altogether. Construction is changing fast. Humans built skyscrapers with pencils and cigarettes, and now we’ve got drywall guys arguing with robots at 7 a.m.
