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Tips for spring cleaning your marketing strategy

In this blog, our joint MD, Kirsty Scott, shares valuable insights on how businesses can refresh their marketing strategies as the new financial year begins.

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Top tips for engaging with awareness days

Engaging with awareness days is a great way to boost your brand visibility and create meaningful content. But there’s a right way to do it. In this guide, we share essential do’s and don’ts for making the most of these events.

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Will Rachel Reeves’ planning reforms help the construction sector build 1.3 million homes? Our reaction to the Spring Statement.

Our joint managing director, Kirsty Scott, takes a closer look at today’s Spring Statement announcement and how it could affect the construction sector, including the boost in capital spending, the potential impact of planning reforms on housebuilding, and the ongoing skills gap that continues to challenge the industry. Read to find out more.

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Celebrating six years of Senior’s Aluminium Day!

We are excited to support our client, Senior Architectural Systems, in hosting their annual Aluminium Day, now in its sixth consecutive year.

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Changing perceptions this Neurodiversity Celebration Week

In honour of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Elle, our project co-ordinator shares her personal journey with ADHD and reflects on the importance of fostering inclusive workplaces.

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Zeitzan goes for gold!

We are delighted to announce that our very own SEO and PPC executive Zeitzan has successfully gained Chartered Marketer status with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). 

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Rule yourself in this Women in Construction Week

In honour of Women in Construction Week this week, we’ll highlight transferable skills, showcase diverse roles, and share success stories from women thriving in the industry. Join us as we celebrate the power of women in construction and work together to drive positive change.

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The graphic reads: housebuilding is the bread and butter of the construction sector, whether it's city centre apartments, family homes, or social housing, and the HBF's own reports set this out plainly.

New Homes Week: the benefits and barriers to building more new homes

In this week’s New Homes Week blog, our joint managing director, Kirsty Scott, takes a closer look at the state of UK housebuilding and what’s holding it back. She explores the challenges facing the sector and why government support is crucial to getting housebuilding back on track.

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The ultimate guide to using keywords for SEO and social media growth

In our latest blog, our SEO and PPC executive Zeitzan Palazli and social media executive Estelle Bradshaw dive into the best practices on how to harness the full potential of keywords for both SEO and social media, helping you elevate your online presence.

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2025: the year of longer-term thinking in construction marketing?

In this blog, our senior team shares key insights into the current state of construction marketing. We reflect on emerging trends, areas that need improvement, and the critical role marketing will play in driving success for construction businesses in the coming year. This discussion will leave you inspired for the year ahead.

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Does traditional media still have a role in modern marketing campaigns?

In our latest blog post, head of PR Faye Harris-Frost explores whether traditional media still holds value in today’s modern marketing campaigns in the construction sector. Read to find out what she thinks.

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TwoTwenty steps into social media marketing with Harris Creative

We’re excited to support Derby-based bespoke timber staircase manufacturer TwoTwenty as they embark on a new journey into social media marketing this year.

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Landing pages that convert: unlock your full potential

In our latest blog, our SEO and PPC executive Zeitzan and our project coordinator Elle dive into the significance of landing pages, explore the key elements that make them high-performing, and share best practices for optimisation.

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The graphic reads: From initial contact, follow-up, quotes or bids, and then aftersales service, every touchpoint with your customer should be of the same high quality and should reflect your brand and its values

Building your brand: a roadmap for your customer’s journey

Our joint managing director, Neil, shares his insights on emerging opportunities and challenges in the construction industry, highlighting the importance of strong sales and marketing collateral for companies looking to excel and differentiate themselves.

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The graphic reads: Standing out on social platforms is no longer just about having good quality products or services: it’s also about being able to put yourself in front of the right audience at the right time. This can be done effectively with paid advertising.

Building success – a guide to paid social ads for the construction industry

In our latest blog post, Estelle our social media executive explores the fundamentals of social media advertising, its mechanics, and its impact on the construction industry.

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Harris Creative secures six Construction Marketing Awards nominations

We’re delighted to have been shortlisted in six categories at this year’s Construction Marketing Awards!

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