Welcome to our brand new Construction Leads tool - designed to help service accommodation customers find projects and identify companies that require travel accommodation for their workforce. This powerful tool drives lead generation, increases revenue, and helps boost occupancy rates effortlessly.
The interface is based on our existing sourcing UI, making it familiar for current users while remaining intuitive for newcomers.
Getting Started
Step 1: Location Selection
The foundation of any search begins with location selection. You have multiple options:
Search Methods:
Town/City/Village: Enter specific locations (e.g., "Glasgow")
Outcode: Use postal codes (e.g., "G12")
Postcode: Full postal codes
Custom Area: Draw your own search boundary (recommended)
How to Set Location:
Click the location search area at the top
Enter your desired location or outcode
Click "Include" to add to your search area
For custom areas: Draw a square or polygon on the map
Click "Confirm Area" to finalise
Pro Tip: Drawing custom areas gives you the most precise control over your search parameters.
Step 2: Filter Configuration
Once your location is set, you'll see initial results. Now it's time to refine with filters.
Preset Strategies:
Use our pre-configured filter sets for quick setup
Click to apply and remove as needed
More strategies will be added over time
Search Type Selection:
Choose between two main approaches:
Find Projects: Filters by projects in your area, then shows companies working on those projects
Find Companies: Shows all companies working in your selected area, then allows filtering
Note: Both approaches lead to similar results but offer different starting points for your search.
Advanced Filtering
Essential Filters for Lead Generation
Project Value:
Set minimum value to £1,000,000 (recommended)
Projects below this threshold typically don't require significant accommodation
Build Phase:
Exclude completed projects
Focus on active construction phases
Distance Filtering:
Set minimum distance from projects to 75+ miles
This identifies companies that will need accommodation
Adjust based on your market understanding
Additional Filter Options
Project Specifications:
Plan area, floor area, site area
Number of stories (above/below ground)
Number of units
Parking spaces
Timeline Filters:
Last announced date
Updated project timeline
Project stage
Construction Categories:
Civil engineering
Transport
Sports facilities
Hotels
And many more specialized categories
Analyzing Results
Project Investigation
Viewing Project Details:
Click "Show Companies" on any project
View companies ordered by distance
Map updates to show company locations
Project Information Available:
All companies working on the project
Planning application links
Project value and specifications
Floor area and other details
Timeline information
Company Analysis
Company Profile Features:
Contact information (mobile, email when available)
All projects the company is working on
Distance from each project
Interactive map showing headquarters and project locations
Company Actions:
Save to watchlist
Access LinkedIn profile
Visit company website
Call main office directly
Travel Time Analysis:
Click "Driving" on the map
View travel times between companies and projects
Quickly identify accommodation needs
Advanced Features
Data Export and Management
CSV Export:
Download all search results
Perfect for cold calling campaigns
Ideal for email marketing lists
Includes all relevant contact information
Map Management:
Reset map view using "Hide Companies" or reset button
Toggle between different map layers
Zoom and pan for detailed analysis
Saved Searches and Watchlists
Saving Searches:
Configure your filters
Click "Save Filters"
Access saved searches from the main interface
Apply or delete saved searches as needed
Watchlist Management:
Add projects to your watchlist (yellow highlighting)
Persistent across sessions
Quick access to favorite projects
Monitor specific projects over time
Best Practices
Recommended Starting Configuration
For immediate results, use these settings:
Project Value: £1,000,000 minimum
Build Phase: Exclude completed projects
Distance: 75+ miles from project location
Location: Your target service area
Creative Usage Strategies
Users have discovered various creative applications:
Portfolio expansion opportunities
Multi-property accommodation planning
Seasonal demand forecasting
Regional market analysis
Support and Feedback
Getting Help
Help Button: Located at bottom right of the interface
Team Support: Contact our team for assistance
Feature Requests: We welcome suggestions for improvements
Continuous Improvement
As a new product, we're actively:
Adding new preset strategies
Expanding filter options
Implementing user feedback
Enhancing functionality based on usage patterns
Quick Start Checklist
□ Set your target location
□ Apply recommended filters (£1M+ value, exclude completed, 75+ miles)
□ Choose search type (projects or companies)
□ Review results and add to the watchlist
□ Export data for lead generation
□ Save your search for future use
This tool is designed to streamline your lead generation process and help you identify the most promising accommodation opportunities in your market. Start with the recommended settings and adjust based on your specific needs and market conditions.