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The Builder's Corner Blog
Insights from the Calgary and area construction and home building industry. From phased community developments to staging tips, industry events, and everything in between.


Fresh Marketing Ideas for Builders in the New Year
Most builders rely on the same tired marketing tactics: a Facebook page that gets updated once a month, a website built in 2018, and hoping the phone rings. Meanwhile, your competitors who are thinking creatively about marketing are capturing the attention (and budgets) of your ideal clients. The good news? You don't need a massive budget to stand out. You need fresh thinking and a willingness to try approaches that most contractors haven't discovered yet. Here are marketing
Mia Heitland
2 days ago4 min read


2026 Marketing Resolutions for Builders & Contractors: Your Blueprint for Growth
If "improve marketing" has been on your resolution list for the past three years, you're not alone. The construction industry is booming, but so is the competition. The companies winning the best projects aren't necessarily the best builders; they're the ones who know how to market themselves effectively.
Mia Heitland
Jan 24 min read


Even Marketers Get Too Busy to Market Themselves
You became a builder because you're good at building, not because you wanted to become a social media manager or copywriter. Your zone of genius is reading blueprints, managing subcontractors, and delivering quality craftsmanship. Mine is driving qualified leads to you.
Mia Heitland
Dec 2, 20253 min read


5 Quick Ways to Boost Your Contractor Business Online
Here are five online changes you can make this week that will help potential clients find you, trust you, and choose you.
Mia Heitland
Nov 12, 20253 min read


Why Honest Marketing Builds Trust (And Your Bottom Line)
As a marketer working for builders and contractors, I’ve seen it all. The temptation to oversell, the pressure to stand out in a crowded market, the urge to smooth over project timelines or lowball estimates just to win the bid. But here's what I've learned after years in this industry: truth in advertising isn't just about avoiding legal trouble; it's the foundation of a sustainable, profitable construction business. The Real Cost of Exaggeration In construction, your reputa
Mia Heitland
Oct 14, 20253 min read


From Referrals to Digital: Why Established Contractors Need Both to Thrive
Your reputation and craftsmanship got you this far. Digital marketing simply puts that expertise in front of more people who need it. It's not about replacing referrals, it's about multiplying them.
Mia Heitland
Jul 29, 20252 min read
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