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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 graphic reads: whether you're optimising for search engines (SEO) or creating compelling social media content, the strategic use of keywords can significantly enhance your visibility and engagement

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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A blue image with white text that reads "2025 THE BIG PICTURE." Below it, there's a quote "I would like to see clients investing in their marketing as a whole ecosystem." Below the text are five photographs of the heads of departments of the Harris Creative team.

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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The graphic reads: for every sector, there is a media list full of opportunities to connect with your customers, whether they are specifying or installing your products or considering your specialist services

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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The graphic reads: landing pages are key to guiding potential customers through their journey and turning their interest into action.

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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The image shows some of the most iconic buildings in Leeds to celebrate world architecture day

Celebrating World Architecture Day with Leeds’ most iconic buildings

We are celebrating World Architecture Day by paying homage to the remarkable architecture of Leeds, where Harris Creative is based. View our city’s historical and modern character.

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A day of axe throwing, shuffleboard and tacos!

This year for our annual staff wellbeing and team building day we opted for an axe throwing activity followed by a tasty lunch. Read on to see how we did.

Our annual wellbeing day has become a firm fixture in the Harris calendar, giving us all time to regroup and relax together as a team

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three female women from the Harris Creative team are standing in front of containers in a construction site

Harris secures PR contract with S Jones Containers

We’re pleased to welcome shipping container conversion and sale/hire specialist S Jones Containers to our client roster for PR services.

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An update on our 2024 social media trends

Our social media team revisits the social media trends from the two-part series published earlier in the year. Read more to find out how these trends are progressing.

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Say ‘ello to Elle!

Harris expands its team with the addition of Elle Money, our new project co-ordinator.

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The graphic reads: investment into the housing sector is good news for the construction industry but there are barriers to be broken or overcome to achieve this.

New government: now what? How the change at the top could impact construction

After a whirlwind election cycle, we woke up to a new government and a new Prime Minister. Our joint managing director, Kirsty Scott, in her latest blog discusses what this really means for the construction industry and the wider built environment.

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Celebrating our first anniversary with OWA

We are celebrating our first anniversary with OWA with a grow of its presence on LinkedIn, its profile in the trade and specification press and the launch a brand new UK focused website.

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