How Upselling In Construction Marketing Can Boost Your Construction Business

Have you noticed whenever you buy a burger, the sales people always try to persuade you to ‘Go Large’, or have ‘extra fries’ etc. Have you also noticed at the checkout of every superstore are racks of things you would not have thought of buying, but as you stand there waiting at the checkout, you suddenly realise all the things you ‘need’! Scary stuff! Real profits come when you get the client to buy a larger, more expensive, or more comprehensive product or service.

This is how it works in the construction industry:

EXAMPLE A: The Remodeler, Home Refurbishment: in the business of building extensions, bathrooms, sun rooms, loft conversions etc. How about suggesting certain enhancements at the point of survey. Or ask them if they had considered extending the work to include the latest whiz bang disposal unit, designed to be 150% more efficient and thus delivering significant cost savings to your client.

EXAMPLE B: The Commercial Contractor: how about offering a Repairs and Maintenance service after the initial defects period following contract completion. This can deliver great benefits for your client because you already know the premises and can operate much more efficiently with the prior knowledge base you already have.

EXAMPLE C: The House Builder: If you are building housing schemes where a number of homes will be rented/leased you could offer and Liaison Officer based on site for the first 6 months after completion, to make sure people are secure in their homes, know where to …

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A Brief History of Prayer Cards

January 24, 2024December 6, 2022 - by Sergio Torian

Before the invention of the printing press credited to Johannes Gutenberg in 1450, Prayer Cards also know as Holy Cards were individually handcrafted by Catholics. These cards contained a depiction of a religious subject or place and were crafted using wood with hand-colouring. In addition to the obvious reason of using such cards for prayer, they were also put on notarized forms to show legitimacy and put into trunks to ward off thieves.

During this period Prayer Cards were handed out by priests and the content of the cards required approval from a bishop.

The oldest surviving Prayer Card is of St. Christopher and dates back to 1423.

With the invention of the printing press and then the invention of lithography in 1796 by Alois Senefelder, Prayer Cards were able to be mass produced. Prayer Cards were most commonly made approximately the size of a playing card and eventually became common place at Church services including baptisms, communions, marriages and funerals.

In the 1900’s when funeral homes started to become more modernized as we know them today, funeral professionals began to purchase Prayer Cards from vendors and then add the name of the deceased along with his or her dates of birth and death to the cards with type setting and thermal printing devices or typewriters. These cards were known as In memoriam cards and were handed out at funeral services and wakes.

As technology progressed and desktop publishing became available in the 1980’s, more Prayer Card options became available …

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Eclectic Bohemian Design and Furnishings

January 24, 2024December 6, 2022 - by Sergio Torian

Bohemian eclectic decor is an special individual statement deriving inspiration from a wide range of cultures and a broad spectrum of classic areas. A curated room that is dependent purely on legitimate creativeness that is aware no boundaries and seeks no approval is certainly eclectic boho model. Antiques and furnishings that are art, exceptional artisan crafted statement household furniture livens up each and every area as you vacation by the dwelling.

Eclectic blend of colors and textures found in antique doorways from India and the carved barn doors immediately brighten up a room that was previously dull and unexciting. Embellished tapesteries and sheer sari curtains, blend various designs and textures in a bold eclectic bohemian assertion. The distressed aged wooden cupboards, studded with metals, and outdated door sideboard media consoles give the free of charge spirited vibes to the residence.

Bohemian fashion is not for individuals who like neutral tones. Lively colors of the turquoise espresso tables or the ochre yellow carved cabinet should be included to your house. Combine brightly colored Indian carved barndoors of Krishna and Ganesha including the previous entire world attraction, connecting with previous traditions and energies. Each and every corner of the place is vibrant with appreciate and colour and the amount of electricity in the space is exuberant with pleasure.

A attractive handcarved swing sits in the dwelling home beneath superior ceilings, surrounded by tall vegetation. Design as you would with energies that take you outside of the normal. Arches and personalized carved doorways …

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Importance of Temporary Door, Jamb, and Threshold Protection During Construction and Remodeling

January 22, 2024December 6, 2022 - by Sergio Torian

The front entryway including the door, jambs, and threshold is the focal point of your client’s home. It sets the tone and expectation for the rest of the home, and it can add or detract curb appeal. Entryways have been important dating as far back to the Greeks. According to Jesse Nevins of Coastal Carolina University, “To ancient Greeks doors were considered sacred and surrounded with superstition. So much so that doors and the comprising parts had their own deities. For the Greeks a door was not simply a way to enter a building, but a holy place itself worthy of the highest respect.”

Keeping doors, jambs and thresholds looking great while a home is under construction or remodeling is important, and is now easier than ever. During construction, contractors will pass through the doorway with materials and equipment needed for the construction project. Each pass risks scratching or denting the home entryway. Temporary protection should be in place prior to the start of construction and should include protection for all the aspects of the entryway.

Doors can be protected with temporary cardboard door protectors available from a variety of manufacturers. Several protectors are not only made from recycled cardboard, but can be reused and recycled entirely again, making these protectors truly green. The first protector to market and most popular is DoorGuard. It is a truly green product that uses recycled cardboard for the door protection with natural rubber bands for attachment. Another popular protector is the 1-2-3 Doorshield …

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Tips To Help You Buy Furniture For Your Home

January 21, 2024December 6, 2022 - by Sergio Torian

Furniture is on the list of essential items for any office or home. You don’t have to buy a car as you can travel without one. But you cannot manage without an office or home furniture. Although it may seem easy to buy furniture, you have to consider a few important factors before making this choice. So, if you want to upgrade your home decor or you are going to move to a new house, we suggest that you buy new furniture. In this article, we are going to share with you a few tips to help you purchase new furniture for your home.

Get the Measurements

First of all, you should get the proper measurements. If the furniture you have purchased does not fit well, you will find no use in it. These numbers will give you a pretty good idea of the type of furniture that will fit properly. Therefore, you may want to save yourself from all the trouble and purchase your desired furniture based on the correct measurements.

Consider the Color of the Walls

Before you purchase furniture for your rooms, don’t forget to take into account the wall color. If you don’t want to make things look clumsy, make sure that the furniture you have purchased contrasts with the wall color.

So, what you need to do is study and analyze the colors unless you have plans to paint your interior walls after purchasing the furniture.

Don’t go for Silly Offers

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Dali and Yunnan, China, Travel – Best Traditional Food

January 21, 2024December 6, 2022 - by Sergio Torian

The province of Yunnan, situated in the southern part of China, is home to more than 20 ethnic groups. The cuisine of the province, commonly referred to as Yunnan cuisine, is quite varied and influenced by the food tradition of each of these ethnic groups, as well as the neighboring countries of Southeast Asia.

Yunnan cuisine, especially that of one of the most famous towns of Dali, is characterized by mostly fresh, green ingredients such as locally grown vegetables, flowers, fruits and bamboo. The moderate taste of the dishes is enhanced by adding sour and spicy elements that balance flavor. Most dishes are very addictive, as their distinct aroma tantalizes the nose before you even take a bite.

Yunnan and Dali cuisine is also sometimes known as “Dian” cuisine. Mushrooms are frequently featured in most of the dishes in Dali, which tend to a bit spicy as well. Some of the most popular traditional Yunnan dishes are as follows:

1. Steamed Pot Chicken – as the name suggests, this dish is served in an earthen pot and contains chicken cooked with fresh vegetables. It can be made very spicy, but certainly delicious and healthy. The chicken is kept in the pot, along with the vegetables and spices, and steamed for a few hours to get the desired thickness and consistency. Served mainly with noodles or rice.

No matter where you’re traveling in Yunnan, you can easily taste this dish in any of the restaurants that specialize in …

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