October 2026
The Spotlight
The Storytellers
Contractors turn project experiences into marketing opportunities
In an era of slick drone videos, AI-generated graphics and the daily avalanche of online content, effective marketing for construction companies is swinging back to a more traditional activity: storytelling.
Telling the stories and showing the results of exquisite craftsmanship, ingenious engineering, mid-project problem solving, and excellent service to clients and communities is helping more contractors stand out in an oversaturated marketing environment.
The Right Tools for the Job
Three ways contractors can make their marketing more effective
Construction marketing has changed dramatically and repeatedly in recent years.
Understandably, that has left many company leaders wondering if they should direct resources to email blasts, LinkedIn posts, podcasts, TikTok videos, drone shoots, AI productions or other products. And too often, their efforts produce limited or unknown results.
Business Impact
Maryland’s FAMLI Brings New Costs, Challenges for Contractors
Maryland construction companies are facing a new expense that could affect everything from employee paychecks and labor rates to project bids and workforce availability.
Behind the Build
Jura, Inc.
In name alone, the Jura, Inc. project was simply another warehouse. In reality, it was an exacting mission to design and construct a building with modern Swiss aesthetics and classic Swiss precision.
Member Briefs
CAM Construction plans adaptive reuse of historic furniture store
After years of aborted plans to redevelop or raze the Shofer’s Furniture building, CAM Construction is preparing to begin a $20 million adaptive reuse of the Federal Hill property into a mixed-use residential and commercial complex.
New to the Network
BC&E welcomes four new members
Get to know our newest members CB Flooring, EBA Engineering Inc., Heller Kowitz Insurance Advisors and Mahogany Inc.
