Building Momentum for Contractors Who Want to Grow

Most marketing agencies promise growth. Few understand how a construction company actually grows.

They’re experts in design, content, and campaigns, but not in pre qualifications, safety culture, or recruiting tradespeople and field leaders.

AltCMO bridges that gap. Our veteran construction CMOs lead strategy and execution with a deep understanding of how contractors win work, recruit talent, and build reputation.

Comparison: AltCMO vs Marketing Agencies

Feature AltCMO Typical Marketing Agency
Industry Focus 100% focused on construction and contractors Works across industries and business types
Leadership Led by construction-seasoned CMOs Managed by account managers or creative directors
Engagement Model Fractional CMOs who drive strategy and execution Project- or retainer-based creative production
Scope of Services Strategy, web, SEO, talent acquisition, analytics, and brand alignment Focused on design, ads, or social content
Business Understanding Deep knowledge of how contractors generate revenue and manage risk Generic B2B marketing knowledge
Measurement of Success Growth in backlog, margin, and recruiting Campaign results: clicks, impressions, or engagement
Research & Insights Proprietary construction marketing research and industry data Usually none; limited to personal experience

Why Contractors Choose AltCMO Over Marketing Agencies

Most agencies sell creative. AltCMO delivers growth. Here’s how we’re different:
Agencies execute tasks. Our CMOs develop and lead your marketing strategy, aligning every initiative with business goals.
We understand bid day, safety records, and bonding capacity, not just branding and copywriting.
SEO, brand, recruiting, and business development all work together under one plan, led by your fractional CMO.
Our success metrics align with your KPIs: qualified leads, win rates, profit margins, and workforce growth.
Our research provides you and us with tangible insights, best practices, and benchmarks – data that no general marketing agency could possibly know.

The Bottom Line

Creative agencies make you look good. AltCMO helps you grow good business.
Stop paying for campaigns that miss the mark because they lack industry insight. Start building momentum with a partner that speaks construction.