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When temperatures start to drop, construction activity often slows down. With fewer projects in your pipeline, you may be left twiddling your thumbs, waiting for things to pick back up. The good news is that this downtime doesn\u2019t have to go to waste.<\/p>\n

Jake Elmhorst, Academy Events Specialist at ConstructConnect, knows how important it is to keep your momentum going and maximize productivity during the construction off-season. He recommends these three tips for taking advantage of this slower time:<\/p>\n

1. Build new skills with certifications and training<\/h3>\n

The construction industry is constantly shifting, so there is always something new to learn. This downtime is the perfect opportunity to grow your knowledge. Spend some time exploring new certifications or getting some more training on the software products you use.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019re wanting to learn more about issues facing the industry or additional certifications, I recommend you look at organizations like the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE)<\/a><\/span>, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)<\/a><\/span>, or Leadership in Engineering and Environmental Design (LEED)<\/a><\/span>. [These] certifications make sure that you are being conscious about the way your business is being run\u2026 so you\u2019re not getting stuck in a rut of doing the same thing over and over, [which] isn\u2019t really helping you or those at your company,\u201d says Jake.<\/p>\n

Completing training on the software you use can also ensure you\u2019re getting the most out of your products. Jake recalled a recent experience training some long-time customers of ConstructConnect, where they gained a lot of value from the session. \u201cThey\u2019ve been using [our] software for 8-10 years, and they didn\u2019t know about simple [features] that really improve the utilization of the software,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

ConstructConnect has an entire team of professional trainers that offer in-person and virtual training sessions<\/a><\/span>. They present on a variety of topics designed to help you maximize the use of our products and make your job easier.<\/p>\n

2. Network with industry leaders at trade shows and conferences.<\/h3>\n

Trade shows are invaluable for networking and staying up to date on industry trends.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou can learn about different materials that you may want to use or different processes that you could be using, but the biggest thing is meeting other contractors, seeing how their process works, seeing what they\u2019re doing,\u201d says Jake.<\/p>\n

You can meet our team and other ConstructConnect customers at one of these upcoming events to make new connections and gather ideas for your business in 2025:<\/p>\n