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LinkedIn for commercial contractors

By Scavi Company · · 3 min read
LinkedIn for commercial contractors

For commercial work, LinkedIn is where relationships with decision makers start.

Why LinkedIn

Facility managers, GCs and property managers use LinkedIn. A complete profile and project posts show you are an established company.

Personal profile

People connect with people.

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Company page

Projects, safety and certifications.

Targeted connections

Facility and property managers nearby.

Project posts

Photos with scope and challenges.

Safety record

Commercial buyers care about it.

Messages

Short and specific, never a pitch copy.

Consistency

One post a week.

Where to start

Connect with 20 facility managers in your area and post one completed project this week.

An example

A commercial painter posted a finished warehouse project. A facility manager who saw it asked for a bid on two buildings.

Common mistakes

Empty profiles, generic pitches and inconsistent posting.

Know your numbers

Track new connections with decision makers, conversations started and bid invitations that came from LinkedIn.

A message that works

"Hi David, I saw you manage several buildings in Dallas. We just finished a warehouse repaint nearby with zero disruption to operations. Open to a quick call next week?"

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Frequently asked questions

Who should commercial contractors connect with on LinkedIn?

Facility managers, property managers, general contractors, architects and procurement staff in your service area.