We are testing the latest tools of Web 2.0 with Hardhat Connect and other progressive websites. But will the construction crowd accept and use these tools for their benefit?
This week at the World of Concrete, Cart-Away Supply will begin another test of how far contractors will go to help themselves. The Help Fill the Shelves program uses a web blog to find out what contractors would like to see in the ideal construction supply store. If this test results in supply stores that listen to the input of construction professionals, then everyone benefits from the effort. Time will tell if this foray into the new media will pay dividends for all who participate.
Those who are interested in helping fill the shelves should go to the website @ www.cart-away-supply.com.
Web 2.0 still has the collar of "Social Network". Many that have not embraced this new technology have pre-conceived ideas. Thinking that most are similiar to "MySpace/Facebook/etc.." Making the connection to an actual business tool can be a challenge. Using these tools takes one major investment - TIME Which in these times is something not readily available. Most owners or Project Managers have returned to hands-on versus managing a project.