You’ve likely used the same manual processes to manage your installers for years. Sure, it can be a bit tedious, but you’re comfortable with the system. You know there are better options available, but you’re hesitant to implement an updated field service management system into your workflow. You’ve convinced yourself there’s too much of a […]
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The right field service management software, or contractor software, can do a lot for your company, simplifying tasks for employees across the organization and ensuring installation projects run smoothly from start to finish. Automating tasks improves efficiencies and leads to a better experience for everyone who’s involved in the process, including the installer, the office
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Company: Premier Services, Derek Holgate, CEO and Founder Specialty: Windows, doors, and flooring Years in Business: 18 Premier Services Group is one of the largest Lowe’s PROvider organizations in the country. Founded in 2003, the company manages window, door, and flooring installations for Lowe’s stores in Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Wyoming, and Utah. With
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Of the many installation management/field service software vendors that have popped up over the years, few cater specifically to companies that install for Lowe’s, Home Depot, Costco, Ikea, or other big box retailers. This is an important distinction because installing for retailers is very different than installing for your own customer base. The paperwork involved
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Cilio Case Study: Edwards Xteriors, Forrest Edwards, Owner Company: Edwards Xteriors Specialty: Door and window installation Years in Business: 26 Growing with Lowe’s When Forrest Edwards first started Edwards Xteriors 26 years ago, it was just him and a truck. Now, his Nashville based company, which specializes in door and window installations, has six office
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Like many contractors, you may have been relying on work from big-box retailers to keep your business humming for years. But providing services for the home improvement market has become increasingly competitive—and that means it’s time to find sources of business beyond retailer contracts. While the thought of growing new business from scratch can seem daunting, it doesn’t have to be. If you take the right steps, you’ll
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The secret of my success: tips from a Lowe’s preferred provider Mega Plumbing is a large residential and commercial plumbing contractor in Virginia, where 85% to 90% of its business comes from Lowe’s. The company was recently named the sole appliance installer for all 9 districts in its region, totaling 113 stores. We sat down
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Cilio Case Study: CLP Renovations, Matt Lamberth, Owner Company: CLP Home Renovations Specialty: Exteriors, including windows and doors, siding, fencing, gutters, general home renovations Years in business: 15 years Lowe’s PROvider consolidation hits Texas CLP Home Renovations of Amarillo, Texas, is a good example of an independent contractor who has continued to thrive amid Lowe’s
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Cilio CiO connects installers in new world of retail consolidation Announcing CiO-to-CiO integrations When Mega Plumbing, a large Lowe’s contractor in Virginia, won a contract to manage installations for more than 100 Lowe’s stores, one of their first steps was to figure out how they would handle such a large influx of new business. This
Changes are afoot for home improvement installation contractors If you’re a provider of installation services for home improvement retailers, you may be experiencing a frustrating trend (or a rewarding trend, depending on your perspective): Retailers are consolidating their installer networks, looking for ways to reduce the cost and effort of managing installation jobs. Unfortunately, this
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