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Field Materials growth playbook

Diagnosis

Field Materials has grown 3x in a year to $2.5B+ in purchasing volume, with 34 case studies, 13 ERP integrations and a partner network of associations, ERPs and manufacturers.

Its hiring (an Event Marketing Manager, SDRs, an AE and AI engineers) says the next push is events, webinars and outbound.

The site is not ready for it: the association pages promise webinars, studies and member pricing that have no page, there is no events hub, pricing is a paragraph, a trade on the demo form has no page and headline numbers disagree. This playbook builds the events hub and association member pages first, then partner webinars, ERP-specific outbound, a benchmark study and a material price index.

Growth Score

7/10

Biggest Opportunity

Use the association and ERP partner network as the event engine: member pages, co-hosted webinars and a joint study, measured in HubSpot.

Biggest Risk

Kojo and others sell the same plan-to-pay story with the same integrations, so without visible proof and events, Field Materials competes on demos alone.

01

Start here

The three moves to make first. Each one is written up in full below.

  1. 1

    Give the association webinars your partner pages promise a home: an events hub and a member page per association

    Add the next webinar date and a member-pricing form to the SMACNA page.

    High impact First result in 1 month
  2. 2

    A 48-hour post-event sequence by trade and ERP, with SDR calls on the hottest scans

    Write the follow-up email for the three most common ERP and trade pairs.

    High impact First result in 1 month
  3. 3

    Add a roofing page: the demo form asks roofers to pick "Roofing", then the site shows them nothing

    Pull demo requests where the trade was Roofing in the last year.

    Medium impact First result in 1 month

02

Your idea portfolio

22 ideas, grouped by when to run them. Open any idea for how to run it: the steps, who to approach, copy you can use, and how to measure it.

  • 8 ideas are marked Unexpected: plays you are unlikely to have tried.

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This week 6

Quick wins with a clear first action.

  • 01

    Field Materials tells partner associations' members they get "educational webinars", "joint industry studies" and "special member pricing" (the SMACNA, NFCA and SWACCA pages list all three), and the new Event Marketing Manager is hired to run exactly those co-hosted webinars. But none of the 115 URLs on the site is an events, webinar, recording or study page. A SMACNA member who clicks through finds a description of SMACNA and the generic demo form, with no next webinar, no past recording and no way to claim the member price.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 month Event Marketing Manager

    First action

    Add the next webinar date and a member-pricing form to the SMACNA page.

    How to measure it

    Association-sourced demos

    Now
    –
    Target
    15 a month
    By
    90 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      List the promises

      What each association page offers today and what exists to deliver it.

      Event Marketing Manager 1 day

    2. 2

      Build /events

      Upcoming shows and webinars, plus a recordings library.

      Head of Growth 1 week

    3. 3

      Rebuild three member pages

      SMACNA, NFCA and SWACCA: next session, recording, offer, case studies.

      Event Marketing Manager 1 week

    4. 4

      Tag in HubSpot

      An association property on every form and registration.

      Event Marketing Manager 2 days

    5. 5

      Agree offers

      Member price and terms with each association.

      Director of Business Development 2 weeks

    6. 6

      Ask for links

      Each association links its member-benefits listing to its page.

      Director of Business Development 2 weeks

    7. 7

      Extend

      ABC, AGC and CFMA pages with the same layout.

      Event Marketing Manager 1 month

    8. 8

      Report

      Registrations, demos and pipeline by association.

      Event Marketing Manager monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Event Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Publish the SMACNA member page with one recording and a form, and count requests for a month.

    Why it works

    Build /events with upcoming trade shows and webinars and a library of recordings, then turn each association page into a member page: the next co-hosted session with a registration form, the last recording, the member offer with a "claim member pricing" form tagged with the association in HubSpot, and two case studies from that trade. Start with SMACNA, NFCA and SWACCA, which already promise the benefits, then ABC, AGC and CFMA.

    Associations send traffic and trust, but only if their members land on something made for them. A page per association also gives every webinar a permanent landing page for the post-event emails and LinkedIn campaigns the role will run, and lets HubSpot show pipeline by association.

    Ready to use

    ChecklistAssociation member page

    [ ] Next co-hosted webinar with date and registration form
    [ ] Last recording (gated or open)
    [ ] Member offer and "claim member pricing" form
    [ ] Association property set in HubSpot
    [ ] Two case studies from that trade
    [ ] Link back from the association's member-benefits page
    [ ] Pipeline report by association

    Risks and how to handle them

    • No webinar booked yet for some associations

      Show the recording library and a "notify me" form until one is.

    • Member pricing terms differ

      Keep the price off the page and show "member pricing on request".

    Evidence

    • Your websitePartners page: "Field Materials shares its insights with members of our partner trade organizations through educational webinars, conference talks, and joint industry studies." The SMACNA, NFCA and SWACCA partner pages list member benefits: "Special member pricing", "Access to webinars covering best practices", "Access to joint industry benchmarking studies". Other association pages (ABC, AGC, CFMA) describe the association only.Source
    • HiringEvent Marketing Manager (remote US, posted September 3, 2026): will "own the engine that drives demand for Field Materials AI from trade shows and virtual events"; "Plan and run webinars, including co-hosted sessions with integration partners and professional associations"; "Build pre/post-event email campaigns"; "Run paired social media campaigns promoting events and webinars, leveraging Hubspot audiences"; "Track event and webinar ROI and leads in HubSpot"; also owns "company swag and marketing collateral for customers, prospects, and employees". LinkedIn Ads experience is a plus; copy must resonate "with construction professionals, from CFOs to field operations leaders".Source
    • Your websiteSitemap (115 URLs, checked October 22, 2026): 34 case studies, 20 blog posts, 15 partner pages, 13 integration pages, 11 platform pages and 8 trade pages. There is no events, webinar, recording, benchmarking-study or comparison page, and no URL containing "event" or "webinar".Source
    • Your websiteCase studies span ERPs (Foundation, Sage 100 Contractor, Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Procore, QuickBooks) and trades, from Swinerton and Teichert to a UK passive fire protection contractor running purchasing in Procore; the case-studies page is one long list.Source
  • 02

    The Event Marketing Manager must make "every event measured, repeatable, and tied to revenue", and SDRs must book 12 qualified meetings a month. Field Materials already has 34 case studies tagged by trade and ERP, so a badge scan can be followed up with proof from the visitor's own trade and accounting system.

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 month Event Marketing Manager

    First action

    Write the follow-up email for the three most common ERP and trade pairs.

    How to measure it

    Event-to-meeting rate

    Now
    –
    Target
    15% of scanned leads
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Add fields

      Trade and ERP on scan and registration forms.

      Event Marketing Manager 1 day

    2. 2

      Map stories

      Case study per trade and ERP pair.

      Event Marketing Manager 2 days

    3. 3

      Build workflows

      HubSpot sequences by pair.

      Event Marketing Manager 3 days

    4. 4

      Set routing

      Hot scans to an SDR the same day.

      Sales Development Representative 1 day

    5. 5

      Write call opener

      Reference the booth conversation and the case study.

      Sales Development Representative 1 day

    6. 6

      Report

      Meetings and pipeline per event.

      Event Marketing Manager per event

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Event Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Use the sequence after the next webinar.

    Why it works

    Capture trade and ERP on every badge scan or webinar registration. Within 48 hours send a short email with the matching case study and integration page, and route visitors who asked for a demo or watched a live invoice read to an SDR the same day. Report meetings booked per event in HubSpot.

    Contractors see dozens of booths; the one that follows up first with a peer story on their own ERP gets the meeting.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Scans with no context

      Ask one booth question and note it on the scan.

    Evidence

    • HiringEvent Marketing Manager (remote US, posted September 3, 2026): will "own the engine that drives demand for Field Materials AI from trade shows and virtual events"; "Plan and run webinars, including co-hosted sessions with integration partners and professional associations"; "Build pre/post-event email campaigns"; "Run paired social media campaigns promoting events and webinars, leveraging Hubspot audiences"; "Track event and webinar ROI and leads in HubSpot"; also owns "company swag and marketing collateral for customers, prospects, and employees". LinkedIn Ads experience is a plus; copy must resonate "with construction professionals, from CFOs to field operations leaders".Source
    • HiringSales Development Representative (remote US, posted September 3, 2026): "Proactively reach out to leads through cold calls, emails, and strategic campaigns to generate 12 qualified meetings per month" and "Coordinate meetings or calls between prospective clients and Account Executives"; CRM experience with HubSpot or Salesforce.Source
    • Your websiteCase studies span ERPs (Foundation, Sage 100 Contractor, Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Procore, QuickBooks) and trades, from Swinerton and Teichert to a UK passive fire protection contractor running purchasing in Procore; the case-studies page is one long list.Source
    • Your websiteSitemap (115 URLs, checked October 22, 2026): 34 case studies, 20 blog posts, 15 partner pages, 13 integration pages, 11 platform pages and 8 trade pages. There is no events, webinar, recording, benchmarking-study or comparison page, and no URL containing "event" or "webinar".Source
  • 03

    The demo form offers Roofing as a trade, so roofing contractors are expected. But the site has trade pages for eight trades and none for roofing, and none of the 34 case studies is a roofer. A roofer researching before the demo finds no proof that Field Materials fits their work.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 month Head of Growth

    First action

    Pull demo requests where the trade was Roofing in the last year.

    How to measure it

    Roofing demos

    Now
    –
    Target
    5 a month
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Count demand

      Roofing demo requests and customers.

      Head of Growth 1 day

    2. 2

      Write the page

      Roofing materials and workflows.

      Head of Growth 1 week

    3. 3

      Add proof

      One roofing customer quote or story.

      Account Executive 1 month

    4. 4

      Link it

      From navigation and the demo form.

      Head of Growth 1 day

    5. 5

      Check Wall and Ceiling

      Point it to framing and drywall or add a page.

      Head of Growth 1 day

    6. 6

      Measure

      Search impressions and demos.

      Head of Growth monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Writing time
    Owner
    Head of Growth

    Smallest test

    Publish the page and watch Search Console for a month.

    Why it works

    Publish /trades/roofing-contractor-software with roofing material workflows (shingles, membranes, insulation, metal, crane and dumpster rentals), the integrations roofers use and a quote-to-invoice example. Interview one roofing customer, or list it as "coming soon" with a beta offer, and do the same check for Wall and Ceiling.

    Trade pages rank for "<trade> contractor software" searches and are what an AE sends after a first call.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Few roofing customers

      Lead with workflows and add the story later.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteThe demo form's "Select Trade" list offers Civil / Underground Utilities, Concrete, Electrical, General Contractors, Insulation/Fireproofing/Firestopping, Masonry, Mechanical: HVAC/Plumbing, Roofing, Wall and Ceiling and Other. The site has trade pages for eight trades but none for roofing, and none of the 34 case studies is a roofing contractor.Source
    • Your websiteSitemap (115 URLs, checked October 22, 2026): 34 case studies, 20 blog posts, 15 partner pages, 13 integration pages, 11 platform pages and 8 trade pages. There is no events, webinar, recording, benchmarking-study or comparison page, and no URL containing "event" or "webinar".Source
    • Your websiteCase studies span ERPs (Foundation, Sage 100 Contractor, Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Procore, QuickBooks) and trades, from Swinerton and Teichert to a UK passive fire protection contractor running purchasing in Procore; the case-studies page is one long list.Source
  • 04

    The homepage says "25,000+ vendors" and the vendors page "Over 21,000 vendors". The homepage and event marketing post say "$2.5B+" in purchasing volume while the AI Engineer post says "$3B+". Buyers comparing pages, and AI assistants summarizing them, see different numbers for the same thing.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 week Head of Growth

    First action

    Agree the current vendor count and purchasing volume.

    How to measure it

    Pages updated

    Now
    –
    Target
    100%
    By
    30 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Agree figures

      Vendors, volume, projects, states, trades.

      Head of Growth 1 day

    2. 2

      Store once

      A Webflow CMS item used site-wide.

      Head of Growth 1 day

    3. 3

      Update pages

      Homepage and vendors page first.

      Head of Growth 1 day

    4. 4

      Update job posts

      Same figures on Ashby.

      People team 1 day

    5. 5

      Update decks

      Sales and partner decks.

      Senior Director of Sales 2 days

    6. 6

      Review

      Each quarter.

      Head of Growth quarterly

    First result
    1 week
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Head of Growth

    Smallest test

    Fix the vendor count on both pages today.

    Why it works

    Pick the current figures for vendors, purchasing volume, projects, states and trades, store them in one place in Webflow, and use them on the homepage, vendors page, case studies, job posts and sales decks. Review them each quarter.

    Consistent proof points read as credible; mismatches make careful CFO buyers ask which one is true.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Numbers grow fast

      Use rounded "+" figures and update quarterly.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "Cut down rogue spending and save 5-10% in material costs", "Cut 90% of purchase order and AP invoice processing time"; "$2.5B+ in annual orders", "30,000+ construction projects", "25,000+ vendors", "Customers across 38 US states", "3 continents", "16 construction trades"; reviews linked on G2 and Capterra (4.7/5).Source
    • Your websiteVendors page: "Increase customer retention and loyalty. Vendors don't need to create an account in order to use Field Materials. Over 21,000 vendors in Field Materials AI network", with logos such as Rexel, FW Webb, Wesco, Fastenal, Grainger, Home Depot, Lowe's, Sunbelt Rentals, United Rentals and GMS.Source
    • HiringAI Engineer (remote Europe, posted September 4, 2026): "post-PMF and scaling: already processing $3B+ in material purchase volume across 16 construction trades"; "Bidirectional integrations with unified data model across 13+ construction systems"; "evaluation sets across the board" for document extraction. A Senior Software Engineer (Backend) is also open.Source
    • HiringCompany description in the event marketing post: "The company has grown 3x over the past year and is now processing $2.5B+ in construction purchasing volume"; "raised over $20M in total funding"; AI agents "integrated with all major construction ERPs" across "purchasing, inventory management, accounts payable, and prefab operations".Source
  • 05

    Pricing sits as one paragraph on the Resources page ("depends on the organization size and procurement volume"). Kojo, the closest rival, has a Pricing page in its main navigation, and buyers often shortlist from pricing pages.

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 month Head of Growth

    First action

    Write the five factors that set the price.

    How to measure it

    Pricing-page demos

    Now
    –
    Target
    20 a month
    By
    90 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      List factors

      What changes the price.

      Senior Director of Sales 1 day

    2. 2

      Draft the page

      Factors, inclusions, payback.

      Head of Growth 3 days

    3. 3

      Add a form

      Quote request with size and ERP.

      Head of Growth 1 day

    4. 4

      Add to navigation

      Header and footer.

      Head of Growth 1 hour

    5. 5

      Train sales

      Same language on calls.

      Senior Director of Sales 1 day

    6. 6

      Measure

      Demos and close rate.

      Head of Growth monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    $0
    Owner
    Head of Growth

    Smallest test

    Move the pricing paragraph to /pricing with a form.

    Why it works

    Publish /pricing with what drives the price (users, projects, purchase volume, ERP), what is included, that vendors use it free, a typical payback from the 5-10% material savings and 90% processing time cut, and a "get your quote" form. Add it to the navigation.

    A clear pricing page qualifies buyers before the call and keeps Field Materials on shortlists built from pricing pages.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Rivals use it to undercut

      Show factors and payback, not list prices.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteResources page: "It is free for vendors to use Field Materials. For contractors, there is a subscription fee"; "Our pricing depends on the organization size and procurement volume. Schedule a demo to learn more and get a personalized quote."Source
    • Competitor researchRivals' own homepages: Kojo, "One solution to plan, purchase, track, receive, and pay for your materials", with the same ERP integrations, named supplier partners (Wesco, Graybar, Rexel and others), a Pricing page and events in its resources; Procurify promotes its own virtual event, "Pulse 2026: The Agentic Frontier in Procurement" (November 17-19); Adaptive, "AI agents handle job costing, AP, billing, and WIP for construction companies", with an "Adaptive vs. other options" page.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "Cut down rogue spending and save 5-10% in material costs", "Cut 90% of purchase order and AP invoice processing time"; "$2.5B+ in annual orders", "30,000+ construction projects", "25,000+ vendors", "Customers across 38 US states", "3 continents", "16 construction trades"; reviews linked on G2 and Capterra (4.7/5).Source
  • 06

    Field Materials has 34 case studies across trades and ERPs, from Swinerton to a UK fire protection contractor, but the case-studies page is one long list. A Sage 300 mechanical contractor has to scroll to find a peer.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 month Head of Growth

    First action

    Tag every case study with trade, ERP and headline result.

    How to measure it

    Case-study to demo rate

    Now
    –
    Target
    +20%
    By
    90 days

    Steps

    1. 1

      Tag stories

      Trade, ERP, result.

      Head of Growth 2 days

    2. 2

      Add filters

      Webflow CMS filters.

      Head of Growth 3 days

    3. 3

      Show results

      On each card.

      Head of Growth 1 day

    4. 4

      Link views

      From trade and integration pages.

      Head of Growth 1 day

    5. 5

      Share with sales

      Filtered links for outreach.

      Sales Development Representative 1 day

    6. 6

      Measure

      Views and demos.

      Head of Growth monthly

    First result
    1 month
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Head of Growth

    Smallest test

    Tag the stories this week.

    Why it works

    Add trade and ERP filters to the case-studies page, show the headline result on each card (hours saved, invoice time cut, dollars saved), and link the filtered view from each trade and integration page.

    Peer proof on the buyer's own ERP is the strongest sales asset for construction software.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Uneven coverage

      Show gaps as the next stories to write.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteCase studies span ERPs (Foundation, Sage 100 Contractor, Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Procore, QuickBooks) and trades, from Swinerton and Teichert to a UK passive fire protection contractor running purchasing in Procore; the case-studies page is one long list.Source
    • Your websiteSitemap (115 URLs, checked October 22, 2026): 34 case studies, 20 blog posts, 15 partner pages, 13 integration pages, 11 platform pages and 8 trade pages. There is no events, webinar, recording, benchmarking-study or comparison page, and no URL containing "event" or "webinar".Source
    • Your websitePricing Intelligence page: "Our AI agents read construction material prices from vendor quotes, invoices, and receipts and track how they change throughout the year"; buyers can see "each material's price history" and "compare prices across vendors". Related story: Dynamic Systems (a Quanta Services company) "saved $1.5M/year".Source

This quarter 11

The core plays for the next three months.

  • 07

    The Event Marketing Manager will run webinars "co-hosted with integration partners". Field Materials integrates with 13 systems and lists Procore, Sage, CMiC, Foundation, Deltek ComputerEase and Trimble as partners. Each partner has a customer base looking for AP and purchasing automation.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Event Marketing Manager

    First action

    Propose the first session to the partner with the most shared customers.

    How to measure it

    Demos per partner webinar

    Now
    –
    Target
    10
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Rank partners

      Shared customers and audience size.

      Director of Business Development 1 week

    2. 2

      Pitch sessions

      Topic and date.

      Director of Business Development 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Book a customer

      One per webinar.

      Account Executive 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Promote

      Partner channels and LinkedIn.

      Event Marketing Manager 3 weeks

    5. 5

      Run and record

      Live demo and Q&A.

      Event Marketing Manager monthly

    6. 6

      Post recording

      On the integration page.

      Head of Growth 1 day

    7. 7

      Follow up

      Sequences by ERP.

      Sales Development Representative 1 week

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Webinar platform and staff time
    Owner
    Event Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Run one webinar with one partner.

    Why it works

    Run one webinar a month with an ERP partner: a live demo on that ERP with a customer, promoted to the partner's users. Post the recording on the matching integration page and use it in SDR sequences to that ERP's users.

    Partner audiences are pre-qualified by their ERP, and the recording keeps converting on the integration page.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Partners slow to promote

      Supply ready-made emails and posts.

    Evidence

    • HiringEvent Marketing Manager (remote US, posted September 3, 2026): will "own the engine that drives demand for Field Materials AI from trade shows and virtual events"; "Plan and run webinars, including co-hosted sessions with integration partners and professional associations"; "Build pre/post-event email campaigns"; "Run paired social media campaigns promoting events and webinars, leveraging Hubspot audiences"; "Track event and webinar ROI and leads in HubSpot"; also owns "company swag and marketing collateral for customers, prospects, and employees". LinkedIn Ads experience is a plus; copy must resonate "with construction professionals, from CFOs to field operations leaders".Source
    • Your websiteThe partner network also lists technology partners (Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Trimble, Sage, CMiC, Foundation Software, Deltek ComputerEase) and manufacturers (Hilti, STI). The Prefab page describes field teams requesting prefab components from a BIM bill of materials (e.g. Revit) and purchasing ordering from it.Source
    • HiringAI Engineer (remote Europe, posted September 4, 2026): "post-PMF and scaling: already processing $3B+ in material purchase volume across 16 construction trades"; "Bidirectional integrations with unified data model across 13+ construction systems"; "evaluation sets across the board" for document extraction. A Senior Software Engineer (Backend) is also open.Source
    • Your websiteCase studies span ERPs (Foundation, Sage 100 Contractor, Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Procore, QuickBooks) and trades, from Swinerton and Teichert to a UK passive fire protection contractor running purchasing in Procore; the case-studies page is one long list.Source
  • 08

    Three partner pages promise members "Access to joint industry benchmarking studies", and the partners page says Field Materials shares insights through "joint industry studies". The blog has a mechanical-contractor trends post, but no study page exists.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 2 quarters Head of Growth

    First action

    Agree the questions with one association.

    How to measure it

    Study downloads

    Now
    –
    Target
    1,000
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick partner

      The association most likely to co-brand.

      Director of Business Development 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Write questions

      Ten benchmark questions.

      Head of Growth 1 week

    3. 3

      Run survey

      Through the association.

      Event Marketing Manager 1 month

    4. 4

      Add platform data

      Aggregated, no customer identifiable.

      AI Engineer 1 month

    5. 5

      Publish

      Report and summary page.

      Head of Growth 1 month

    6. 6

      Launch

      Member webinar and conference talk.

      Event Marketing Manager 1 month

    7. 7

      Follow up

      SDR calls to downloaders.

      Sales Development Representative ongoing

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Design and analyst time
    Owner
    Head of Growth

    Smallest test

    Publish one benchmark chart from platform data.

    Why it works

    With one association, run a short benchmark on procurement and AP (invoice processing time, PO approval time, price variance, rogue spend), combine survey answers with aggregated platform data, and publish a report with a member webinar.

    A study gives the association something to promote, gives the event team a talk for its conference, and gives SDRs a reason to call.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Low survey response

      Offer each respondent a personal benchmark.

    Evidence

    • Your websitePartners page: "Field Materials shares its insights with members of our partner trade organizations through educational webinars, conference talks, and joint industry studies." The SMACNA, NFCA and SWACCA partner pages list member benefits: "Special member pricing", "Access to webinars covering best practices", "Access to joint industry benchmarking studies". Other association pages (ABC, AGC, CFMA) describe the association only.Source
    • Your websiteBlog: 20 posts; recent ones include "2026 Material Prices Are a Killer How to Fight Back" (September 24, 2026), "Construction Procurement Trends 2025 US Mechanical Contractors" and "Meet your New Employees Field Materials AI Automation Agents" (August 13, 2026).Source
    • Your websitePricing Intelligence page: "Our AI agents read construction material prices from vendor quotes, invoices, and receipts and track how they change throughout the year"; buyers can see "each material's price history" and "compare prices across vendors". Related story: Dynamic Systems (a Quanta Services company) "saved $1.5M/year".Source
    • HiringEvent Marketing Manager (remote US, posted September 3, 2026): will "own the engine that drives demand for Field Materials AI from trade shows and virtual events"; "Plan and run webinars, including co-hosted sessions with integration partners and professional associations"; "Build pre/post-event email campaigns"; "Run paired social media campaigns promoting events and webinars, leveraging Hubspot audiences"; "Track event and webinar ROI and leads in HubSpot"; also owns "company swag and marketing collateral for customers, prospects, and employees". LinkedIn Ads experience is a plus; copy must resonate "with construction professionals, from CFOs to field operations leaders".Source
  • 09

    Vendors use Field Materials free and without an account, and the vendors page lists suppliers such as Rexel, Wesco, Fastenal and Grainger. Their sales reps talk to contractors every day, and Field Materials says it helps them "increase customer retention and loyalty".

    High impactMedium effort First result in 2 quarters Director of Business Developm…

    First action

    Find the two suppliers with the most Field Materials orders.

    How to measure it

    Vendor-referred demos

    Now
    –
    Target
    20 a month
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Rank suppliers

      Order volume through the platform.

      Director of Business Development 1 week

    2. 2

      Design offer

      Referral link and thank-you.

      Director of Business Development 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Make the kit

      One-pager and email.

      Head of Growth 1 week

    4. 4

      Pilot two

      Branch reps first.

      Director of Business Development 1 quarter

    5. 5

      Route leads

      Tagged in HubSpot to SDRs.

      Sales Development Representative 1 day

    6. 6

      Scale

      Next ten suppliers.

      Director of Business Development 1 quarter

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Referral thank-yous
    Owner
    Director of Business Development

    Smallest test

    Ask one supplier branch to share the link.

    Why it works

    Give vendor reps a simple way to recommend Field Materials to contractor customers who still send paper and email orders: a referral link, a one-page explainer and a thank-you for each contractor that books a demo. Start with two suppliers who already handle many Field Materials orders.

    A supplier recommendation reaches the purchasing manager directly and costs less than cold outreach.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Supplier conflicts with own tools

      Position it as fewer order errors for both sides.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteVendors page: "Increase customer retention and loyalty. Vendors don't need to create an account in order to use Field Materials. Over 21,000 vendors in Field Materials AI network", with logos such as Rexel, FW Webb, Wesco, Fastenal, Grainger, Home Depot, Lowe's, Sunbelt Rentals, United Rentals and GMS.Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "Cut down rogue spending and save 5-10% in material costs", "Cut 90% of purchase order and AP invoice processing time"; "$2.5B+ in annual orders", "30,000+ construction projects", "25,000+ vendors", "Customers across 38 US states", "3 continents", "16 construction trades"; reviews linked on G2 and Capterra (4.7/5).Source
    • HiringSales Development Representative (remote US, posted September 3, 2026): "Proactively reach out to leads through cold calls, emails, and strategic campaigns to generate 12 qualified meetings per month" and "Coordinate meetings or calls between prospective clients and Account Executives"; CRM experience with HubSpot or Salesforce.Source
  • 10

    SDRs must book 12 qualified meetings a month, and the FAQ answers detailed questions for each ERP (Procore, Sage, Vista, CMiC, ComputerEase), such as whether the ERP already does AP automation and how three-way matching works.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Sales Development Representat…

    First action

    Write the Sage 300 sequence first.

    How to measure it

    Qualified meetings per SDR

    Now
    –
    Target
    12+
    By
    1 quarter

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick ERPs

      By customer count.

      Senior Director of Sales 1 day

    2. 2

      Write sequences

      Three touches each.

      Sales Development Representative 1 week

    3. 3

      Build lists

      Contractors by ERP.

      Sales Development Representative 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Load HubSpot

      Sequences and tasks.

      Sales Development Representative 2 days

    5. 5

      Run

      Daily.

      Sales Development Representative ongoing

    6. 6

      Review

      Reply and meeting rates by ERP.

      Senior Director of Sales weekly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Data tools
    Owner
    Sales Development Representative

    Smallest test

    Send the Sage 300 sequence to 100 contractors.

    Why it works

    Build one sequence per ERP: email 1 answers "does my ERP already do this?" with the FAQ answer, email 2 links a case study on that ERP, call 3 offers a 20-minute demo on their own system. Find contractors by ERP from partner marketplaces, association lists and job posts mentioning the ERP.

    A message about the buyer's own system gets replies that a generic AI pitch does not.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Wrong ERP data

      Confirm the ERP in the first email.

    Evidence

    • HiringSales Development Representative (remote US, posted September 3, 2026): "Proactively reach out to leads through cold calls, emails, and strategic campaigns to generate 12 qualified meetings per month" and "Coordinate meetings or calls between prospective clients and Account Executives"; CRM experience with HubSpot or Salesforce.Source
    • HiringAI Engineer (remote Europe, posted September 4, 2026): "post-PMF and scaling: already processing $3B+ in material purchase volume across 16 construction trades"; "Bidirectional integrations with unified data model across 13+ construction systems"; "evaluation sets across the board" for document extraction. A Senior Software Engineer (Backend) is also open.Source
    • Your websiteCase studies span ERPs (Foundation, Sage 100 Contractor, Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Procore, QuickBooks) and trades, from Swinerton and Teichert to a UK passive fire protection contractor running purchasing in Procore; the case-studies page is one long list.Source
    • HiringAccount Executive (remote US, posted September 2, 2026): "5+ years of SaaS sales (ideally in construction industry)", prospecting "via cold calling, email, and social selling", and the "Ability to rapidly develop and test multiple GTM strategies to ultimately identify and pursue the best performing ones."Source
  • 11

    The event role must prove "the event-generated pipeline" in HubSpot and is told not to be "satisfied with vanity metrics". Without a cost-per-meeting view, the show calendar repeats.

    High impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Event Marketing Manager

    First action

    List this year's events with cost.

    How to measure it

    Cost per event meeting

    Now
    –
    Target
    -25%
    By
    4 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      List events

      Cost and dates.

      Event Marketing Manager 1 week

    2. 2

      Attribute

      Contacts and deals by event.

      Event Marketing Manager 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Build the report

      HubSpot dashboard.

      Event Marketing Manager 1 week

    4. 4

      Rank

      Cost per meeting.

      Event Marketing Manager 1 day

    5. 5

      Decide

      Next year's calendar.

      Head of Growth 1 week

    6. 6

      Review

      After each show.

      Event Marketing Manager per event

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Event Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Rank the last five events by meetings.

    Why it works

    Record every event's full cost and the meetings, opportunities and revenue it produced. Rank shows by cost per qualified meeting and pipeline per dollar, and cut or replace the bottom third with webinars or regional dinners.

    Trade shows are expensive; a ranking makes the calendar a decision.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Long sales cycles hide value

      Track opportunities, not only closed deals.

    Evidence

    • HiringEvent Marketing Manager (remote US, posted September 3, 2026): will "own the engine that drives demand for Field Materials AI from trade shows and virtual events"; "Plan and run webinars, including co-hosted sessions with integration partners and professional associations"; "Build pre/post-event email campaigns"; "Run paired social media campaigns promoting events and webinars, leveraging Hubspot audiences"; "Track event and webinar ROI and leads in HubSpot"; also owns "company swag and marketing collateral for customers, prospects, and employees". LinkedIn Ads experience is a plus; copy must resonate "with construction professionals, from CFOs to field operations leaders".Source
    • HiringCompany description in the event marketing post: "The company has grown 3x over the past year and is now processing $2.5B+ in construction purchasing volume"; "raised over $20M in total funding"; AI agents "integrated with all major construction ERPs" across "purchasing, inventory management, accounts payable, and prefab operations".Source
  • 12

    The role runs "paired social media campaigns promoting events and webinars, leveraging Hubspot audiences", with LinkedIn Ads a plus. Construction CFOs and operations leaders are on LinkedIn.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Event Marketing Manager

    First action

    Build a HubSpot audience for the next show.

    How to measure it

    Pre-booked meetings

    Now
    –
    Target
    20 per show
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Build audiences

      Accounts and registrants by region.

      Event Marketing Manager 1 week

    2. 2

      Make creative

      Invitation and offer.

      Event Marketing Manager 1 week

    3. 3

      Launch

      Two weeks before.

      Event Marketing Manager 1 day

    4. 4

      Book meetings

      SDR follow-up on clicks.

      Sales Development Representative 2 weeks

    5. 5

      Retarget

      Webinar viewers.

      Event Marketing Manager ongoing

    6. 6

      Measure

      Meetings and cost.

      Event Marketing Manager per event

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    LinkedIn ad budget
    Owner
    Event Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Run it for one show.

    Why it works

    Two weeks before each show, target target-account contacts and past registrants in that region with an invitation to the booth or a dinner, then retarget webinar viewers. Measure meetings booked before the show.

    Meetings booked before the show are worth more than random badge scans.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Small audiences

      Widen to company-level targeting.

    Evidence

    • HiringEvent Marketing Manager (remote US, posted September 3, 2026): will "own the engine that drives demand for Field Materials AI from trade shows and virtual events"; "Plan and run webinars, including co-hosted sessions with integration partners and professional associations"; "Build pre/post-event email campaigns"; "Run paired social media campaigns promoting events and webinars, leveraging Hubspot audiences"; "Track event and webinar ROI and leads in HubSpot"; also owns "company swag and marketing collateral for customers, prospects, and employees". LinkedIn Ads experience is a plus; copy must resonate "with construction professionals, from CFOs to field operations leaders".Source
    • HiringSales Development Representative (remote US, posted September 3, 2026): "Proactively reach out to leads through cold calls, emails, and strategic campaigns to generate 12 qualified meetings per month" and "Coordinate meetings or calls between prospective clients and Account Executives"; CRM experience with HubSpot or Salesforce.Source
  • 13

    The event post says copy must reach "CFOs to field operations leaders", CFMA is a partner, and Field Materials claims 90% less invoice processing time and 5-10% material savings. A CFO wants that in dollars for their own volume.

    High impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Head of Growth

    First action

    Write the formula with the finance team.

    How to measure it

    Calculator-to-demo rate

    Now
    –
    Target
    20%
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Set formula

      Hours and savings.

      Head of Growth 1 week

    2. 2

      Design

      Four inputs, one result.

      Head of Growth 1 week

    3. 3

      Build

      On Webflow.

      Head of Growth 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Add PDF

      Shareable result.

      Head of Growth 1 week

    5. 5

      Promote

      CFMA webinars and LinkedIn.

      Event Marketing Manager ongoing

    6. 6

      Measure

      Completions and demos.

      Head of Growth monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Build time
    Owner
    Head of Growth

    Smallest test

    Put the formula in a spreadsheet and send it to ten prospects.

    Why it works

    Build a calculator: invoices per month, minutes per invoice, material spend, error rate. Show hours and dollars saved and the case study closest to their size, and send the result as a PDF to share internally.

    CFOs approve the purchase, and a number they produced themselves is easier to defend.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Inflated results

      Use conservative defaults and show the method.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "Cut down rogue spending and save 5-10% in material costs", "Cut 90% of purchase order and AP invoice processing time"; "$2.5B+ in annual orders", "30,000+ construction projects", "25,000+ vendors", "Customers across 38 US states", "3 continents", "16 construction trades"; reviews linked on G2 and Capterra (4.7/5).Source
    • Your websitePartners page: "Field Materials shares its insights with members of our partner trade organizations through educational webinars, conference talks, and joint industry studies." The SMACNA, NFCA and SWACCA partner pages list member benefits: "Special member pricing", "Access to webinars covering best practices", "Access to joint industry benchmarking studies". Other association pages (ABC, AGC, CFMA) describe the association only.Source
    • HiringEvent Marketing Manager (remote US, posted September 3, 2026): will "own the engine that drives demand for Field Materials AI from trade shows and virtual events"; "Plan and run webinars, including co-hosted sessions with integration partners and professional associations"; "Build pre/post-event email campaigns"; "Run paired social media campaigns promoting events and webinars, leveraging Hubspot audiences"; "Track event and webinar ROI and leads in HubSpot"; also owns "company swag and marketing collateral for customers, prospects, and employees". LinkedIn Ads experience is a plus; copy must resonate "with construction professionals, from CFOs to field operations leaders".Source
    • Your websitePricing Intelligence page: "Our AI agents read construction material prices from vendor quotes, invoices, and receipts and track how they change throughout the year"; buyers can see "each material's price history" and "compare prices across vendors". Related story: Dynamic Systems (a Quanta Services company) "saved $1.5M/year".Source
  • 14

    The event engine needs pipeline, and Field Materials has customers in 38 states with strong testimonials. Contractors trust peers more than booths.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Event Marketing Manager

    First action

    Ask one customer to co-host at the next show.

    How to measure it

    Opportunities per dinner

    Now
    –
    Target
    4
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick shows

      Regions with customers.

      Event Marketing Manager 1 week

    2. 2

      Recruit hosts

      One or two customers.

      Account Executive 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Invite

      Target accounts.

      Sales Development Representative 3 weeks

    4. 4

      Host

      Dinner and short talk.

      Event Marketing Manager per event

    5. 5

      Follow up

      Next day.

      Account Executive 1 day

    6. 6

      Measure

      Opportunities.

      Event Marketing Manager per event

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Dinner costs
    Owner
    Event Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Host one dinner.

    Why it works

    At each regional show, host a dinner for 12 prospects with one or two local customers who talk about their results. Invite through the LinkedIn campaign and SDRs, and follow up the next day.

    A peer dinner turns a show into a few serious conversations at lower cost than a bigger booth.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • No-shows

      Confirm the day before.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "Cut down rogue spending and save 5-10% in material costs", "Cut 90% of purchase order and AP invoice processing time"; "$2.5B+ in annual orders", "30,000+ construction projects", "25,000+ vendors", "Customers across 38 US states", "3 continents", "16 construction trades"; reviews linked on G2 and Capterra (4.7/5).Source
    • Your websiteCase studies span ERPs (Foundation, Sage 100 Contractor, Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Procore, QuickBooks) and trades, from Swinerton and Teichert to a UK passive fire protection contractor running purchasing in Procore; the case-studies page is one long list.Source
    • HiringEvent Marketing Manager (remote US, posted September 3, 2026): will "own the engine that drives demand for Field Materials AI from trade shows and virtual events"; "Plan and run webinars, including co-hosted sessions with integration partners and professional associations"; "Build pre/post-event email campaigns"; "Run paired social media campaigns promoting events and webinars, leveraging Hubspot audiences"; "Track event and webinar ROI and leads in HubSpot"; also owns "company swag and marketing collateral for customers, prospects, and employees". LinkedIn Ads experience is a plus; copy must resonate "with construction professionals, from CFOs to field operations leaders".Source
  • 15

    Hilti and STI are listed as manufacturer partners, and firestopping is a strong trade for Field Materials (Chaparral, Accurate Firestop, the UK fire protection contractor).

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 2 quarters Director of Business Developm…

    First action

    Propose a joint webinar to one manufacturer.

    How to measure it

    Manufacturer-sourced demos

    Now
    –
    Target
    10 a quarter
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick partner

      Most shared customers.

      Director of Business Development 1 week

    2. 2

      Agree offer

      Webinar and data.

      Director of Business Development 1 month

    3. 3

      Build content

      Case study and page.

      Head of Growth 1 month

    4. 4

      Run webinar

      Co-hosted.

      Event Marketing Manager 1 month

    5. 5

      Follow up

      SDR sequence.

      Sales Development Representative 2 weeks

    6. 6

      Review

      Pipeline.

      Director of Business Development quarterly

    First result
    2 quarters
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Director of Business Development

    Smallest test

    Run one joint webinar.

    Why it works

    Build a joint offer for firestopping and fire protection contractors: a webinar on material tracking and invoice matching, the manufacturer's product data in Field Materials, and co-branded case studies.

    Manufacturers reach contractors at scale and benefit when their products are ordered accurately.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Partner priorities shift

      Agree one campaign at a time.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteThe partner network also lists technology partners (Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Trimble, Sage, CMiC, Foundation Software, Deltek ComputerEase) and manufacturers (Hilti, STI). The Prefab page describes field teams requesting prefab components from a BIM bill of materials (e.g. Revit) and purchasing ordering from it.Source
    • Your websiteCase studies span ERPs (Foundation, Sage 100 Contractor, Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Procore, QuickBooks) and trades, from Swinerton and Teichert to a UK passive fire protection contractor running purchasing in Procore; the case-studies page is one long list.Source
    • HiringEvent Marketing Manager (remote US, posted September 3, 2026): will "own the engine that drives demand for Field Materials AI from trade shows and virtual events"; "Plan and run webinars, including co-hosted sessions with integration partners and professional associations"; "Build pre/post-event email campaigns"; "Run paired social media campaigns promoting events and webinars, leveraging Hubspot audiences"; "Track event and webinar ROI and leads in HubSpot"; also owns "company swag and marketing collateral for customers, prospects, and employees". LinkedIn Ads experience is a plus; copy must resonate "with construction professionals, from CFOs to field operations leaders".Source
  • 16

    The event role owns swag "for customers, prospects, and employees" and must distribute it "to the right people at the right time". The field app has a 5.0 rating but only seven ratings.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Event Marketing Manager

    First action

    Pick the milestone and the gear.

    How to measure it

    App Store ratings

    Now
    –
    Target
    100
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick milestones

      Slips uploaded, first orders.

      Event Marketing Manager 1 week

    2. 2

      Set triggers

      HubSpot workflow.

      Event Marketing Manager 1 week

    3. 3

      Order gear

      Budget and stock.

      Event Marketing Manager 2 weeks

    4. 4

      Add rating ask

      In-app prompt.

      Senior Software Engineer (Backend) 2 weeks

    5. 5

      Ship

      To foremen.

      Event Marketing Manager ongoing

    6. 6

      Measure

      Ratings and usage.

      Event Marketing Manager monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Swag budget
    Owner
    Event Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Send gear to one crew.

    Why it works

    When a customer's crew uploads its 100th delivery slip or first prefab order, send hats or jackets to the foremen and ask in the app for a rating. Track adoption and ratings.

    Field adoption drives retention, and visible gear on jobsites is marketing to other contractors.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Costs grow

      Cap per customer.

    Evidence

    • HiringEvent Marketing Manager (remote US, posted September 3, 2026): will "own the engine that drives demand for Field Materials AI from trade shows and virtual events"; "Plan and run webinars, including co-hosted sessions with integration partners and professional associations"; "Build pre/post-event email campaigns"; "Run paired social media campaigns promoting events and webinars, leveraging Hubspot audiences"; "Track event and webinar ROI and leads in HubSpot"; also owns "company swag and marketing collateral for customers, prospects, and employees". LinkedIn Ads experience is a plus; copy must resonate "with construction professionals, from CFOs to field operations leaders".Source
    • App StoreThe Field Materials iOS app has a 5.0 rating from 7 ratings and was updated October 16, 2026; field crews use it to request materials and photograph delivery slips.Source
    • Your websiteThe partner network also lists technology partners (Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Trimble, Sage, CMiC, Foundation Software, Deltek ComputerEase) and manufacturers (Hilti, STI). The Prefab page describes field teams requesting prefab components from a BIM bill of materials (e.g. Revit) and purchasing ordering from it.Source
  • 17

    Kojo sells the same plan-to-pay story with the same ERP integrations, and Adaptive has an "Adaptive vs. other options" page. Field Materials has no comparison pages, so buyers comparing tools read rivals' versions.

    Medium impactMedium effort First result in 1 quarter Head of Growth

    First action

    Write the "ERP alone" page first.

    How to measure it

    Comparison demos

    Now
    –
    Target
    10 a month
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Check facts

      Rivals' current features.

      Head of Growth 1 week

    2. 2

      Write pages

      Three comparisons.

      Head of Growth 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Legal review

      Claims.

      Legal counsel 1 week

    4. 4

      Publish

      With demo form.

      Head of Growth 1 day

    5. 5

      Use in sales

      AE follow-ups.

      Account Executive ongoing

    6. 6

      Refresh

      Quarterly.

      Head of Growth quarterly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Writing time
    Owner
    Head of Growth

    Smallest test

    Publish one page.

    Why it works

    Write three fair pages: vs Kojo, vs doing it in the ERP alone (using the FAQ answers on what each ERP does not do) and vs spreadsheets and email. Include tables, switching help and customer quotes.

    Comparison searches come from buyers near a decision.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Out-of-date claims

      Date each page.

    Evidence

    • Competitor researchRivals' own homepages: Kojo, "One solution to plan, purchase, track, receive, and pay for your materials", with the same ERP integrations, named supplier partners (Wesco, Graybar, Rexel and others), a Pricing page and events in its resources; Procurify promotes its own virtual event, "Pulse 2026: The Agentic Frontier in Procurement" (November 17-19); Adaptive, "AI agents handle job costing, AP, billing, and WIP for construction companies", with an "Adaptive vs. other options" page.Source
    • Your websiteSitemap (115 URLs, checked October 22, 2026): 34 case studies, 20 blog posts, 15 partner pages, 13 integration pages, 11 platform pages and 8 trade pages. There is no events, webinar, recording, benchmarking-study or comparison page, and no URL containing "event" or "webinar".Source
    • Your websiteCase studies span ERPs (Foundation, Sage 100 Contractor, Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Procore, QuickBooks) and trades, from Swinerton and Teichert to a UK passive fire protection contractor running purchasing in Procore; the case-studies page is one long list.Source

Big bets 3

Larger plays that can change the trajectory.

  • 18

    Field Materials' AI reads prices from quotes, invoices and receipts and tracks them over time, across $2.5B+ in purchasing and 16 trades. The blog already writes about 2026 material prices, but from outside data.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 3 quarters AI Engineer

    First action

    Pick 20 materials with enough data.

    How to measure it

    Index subscribers

    Now
    –
    Target
    5,000
    By
    1 year

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick materials

      20 with volume.

      AI Engineer 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Build method

      Aggregation and suppression.

      AI Engineer 1 month

    3. 3

      Legal review

      Customer agreements.

      Legal counsel 1 month

    4. 4

      Design report

      Page and charts.

      Head of Growth 1 month

    5. 5

      Launch

      Webinar and press.

      Event Marketing Manager 1 month

    6. 6

      Repeat

      Quarterly.

      AI Engineer quarterly

    First result
    3 quarters
    Cost
    Analyst time
    Owner
    AI Engineer

    Smallest test

    Publish one chart for one material.

    Why it works

    Publish a quarterly index of price changes for common materials by trade and region, aggregated so no customer or supplier is identifiable, with a webinar for each release and a press note.

    Original price data earns press, association talks, links and AI citations, and leads straight to the Pricing Intelligence product.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Customer data concerns

      Aggregate and suppress small groups.

    Evidence

    • Your websitePricing Intelligence page: "Our AI agents read construction material prices from vendor quotes, invoices, and receipts and track how they change throughout the year"; buyers can see "each material's price history" and "compare prices across vendors". Related story: Dynamic Systems (a Quanta Services company) "saved $1.5M/year".Source
    • HiringAI Engineer (remote Europe, posted September 4, 2026): "post-PMF and scaling: already processing $3B+ in material purchase volume across 16 construction trades"; "Bidirectional integrations with unified data model across 13+ construction systems"; "evaluation sets across the board" for document extraction. A Senior Software Engineer (Backend) is also open.Source
    • Your websiteBlog: 20 posts; recent ones include "2026 Material Prices Are a Killer How to Fight Back" (September 24, 2026), "Construction Procurement Trends 2025 US Mechanical Contractors" and "Meet your New Employees Field Materials AI Automation Agents" (August 13, 2026).Source
    • HiringCompany description in the event marketing post: "The company has grown 3x over the past year and is now processing $2.5B+ in construction purchasing volume"; "raised over $20M in total funding"; AI agents "integrated with all major construction ERPs" across "purchasing, inventory management, accounts payable, and prefab operations".Source
  • 19

    The homepage counts customers on three continents, and a UK passive fire protection contractor runs purchasing in Procore with Field Materials. Engineering is in Europe.

    Medium impactHigh effort First result in 4 quarters Senior Director of Sales

    First action

    Interview the UK customer about how they found Field Materials.

    How to measure it

    UK demos

    Now
    –
    Target
    10 a month
    By
    4 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Interview

      UK customer.

      Account Executive 2 weeks

    2. 2

      Localize

      Pages and pricing.

      Head of Growth 1 month

    3. 3

      Partners

      UK ERP partners.

      Director of Business Development 1 quarter

    4. 4

      Events

      Two UK shows.

      Event Marketing Manager 2 quarters

    5. 5

      Sell

      One AE part-time.

      Account Executive 2 quarters

    6. 6

      Decide

      Go or no-go.

      Senior Director of Sales 1 month

    First result
    4 quarters
    Cost
    Travel and event costs
    Owner
    Senior Director of Sales

    Smallest test

    Run UK LinkedIn ads to a UK page.

    Why it works

    Test the UK with a small motion: a UK case study page, UK pricing in pounds, Procore and Sage UK partners, and two UK trade events. Measure demos and close rates before hiring there.

    A contained test answers whether the UK is worth a team.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Distraction from the US

      Cap the test budget.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "Cut down rogue spending and save 5-10% in material costs", "Cut 90% of purchase order and AP invoice processing time"; "$2.5B+ in annual orders", "30,000+ construction projects", "25,000+ vendors", "Customers across 38 US states", "3 continents", "16 construction trades"; reviews linked on G2 and Capterra (4.7/5).Source
    • Your websiteCase studies span ERPs (Foundation, Sage 100 Contractor, Sage 300 CRE, Viewpoint Vista, Procore, QuickBooks) and trades, from Swinerton and Teichert to a UK passive fire protection contractor running purchasing in Procore; the case-studies page is one long list.Source
    • HiringAI Engineer (remote Europe, posted September 4, 2026): "post-PMF and scaling: already processing $3B+ in material purchase volume across 16 construction trades"; "Bidirectional integrations with unified data model across 13+ construction systems"; "evaluation sets across the board" for document extraction. A Senior Software Engineer (Backend) is also open.Source
  • 20

    Vendors use Field Materials free, and there are over 21,000 in the network. Large distributors want fewer order errors and more loyal contractors.

    High impactHigh effort First result in 4 quarters Director of Business Developm…

    First action

    Ask two distributors what they would pay for.

    How to measure it

    Supplier-sponsored contractors

    Now
    –
    Target
    50
    By
    4 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Interview

      Five distributors.

      Director of Business Development 1 month

    2. 2

      Design

      Program terms.

      Director of Business Development 1 month

    3. 3

      Build

      Sponsor features.

      Senior Software Engineer (Backend) 1 quarter

    4. 4

      Pilot

      One distributor.

      Director of Business Development 1 quarter

    5. 5

      Measure

      Activation and retention.

      Head of Growth monthly

    6. 6

      Scale

      Next five.

      Director of Business Development 1 quarter

    First result
    4 quarters
    Cost
    Product time
    Owner
    Director of Business Development

    Smallest test

    Pitch the idea to one distributor.

    Why it works

    Offer a supplier program: a distributor sponsors setup for its contractor customers and gets order data and preferred placement in quotes; contractors get a faster start. Pilot with one distributor.

    It turns the vendor network into a second revenue and acquisition engine.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Contractors distrust supplier influence

      Keep price comparison neutral.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteVendors page: "Increase customer retention and loyalty. Vendors don't need to create an account in order to use Field Materials. Over 21,000 vendors in Field Materials AI network", with logos such as Rexel, FW Webb, Wesco, Fastenal, Grainger, Home Depot, Lowe's, Sunbelt Rentals, United Rentals and GMS.Source
    • Your websiteResources page: "It is free for vendors to use Field Materials. For contractors, there is a subscription fee"; "Our pricing depends on the organization size and procurement volume. Schedule a demo to learn more and get a personalized quote."Source
    • Your websitePricing Intelligence page: "Our AI agents read construction material prices from vendor quotes, invoices, and receipts and track how they change throughout the year"; buyers can see "each material's price history" and "compare prices across vendors". Related story: Dynamic Systems (a Quanta Services company) "saved $1.5M/year".Source

Wildcards 2

Unexpected experiments, each with a cheap way to test it.

  • 21

    Field Materials' AI reads quotes, invoices and packing slips and flags errors. Watching it read your own messy invoice is more convincing than a slide.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Event Marketing Manager

    First action

    Set up a demo account for booth use.

    How to measure it

    Live reads per show

    Now
    –
    Target
    50
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Set up account

      Booth demo.

      AI Engineer 1 week

    2. 2

      Script

      60-second flow.

      Event Marketing Manager 1 week

    3. 3

      Signage

      Bring your worst invoice.

      Event Marketing Manager 1 week

    4. 4

      Run

      At shows.

      Event Marketing Manager per event

    5. 5

      Follow up

      Email the result.

      Sales Development Representative 1 day

    6. 6

      Measure

      Meetings from reads.

      Event Marketing Manager per event

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Staff time only
    Owner
    Event Marketing Manager

    Smallest test

    Try it at the next show.

    Why it works

    At booths and webinars, invite visitors to photograph a real invoice; show the AI extract lines and match them to a sample PO in under a minute. Scan the badge and follow up with the result.

    A live result on the visitor's own document makes the 90% time claim believable.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Sensitive documents

      Delete after the demo.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteHomepage: "Cut down rogue spending and save 5-10% in material costs", "Cut 90% of purchase order and AP invoice processing time"; "$2.5B+ in annual orders", "30,000+ construction projects", "25,000+ vendors", "Customers across 38 US states", "3 continents", "16 construction trades"; reviews linked on G2 and Capterra (4.7/5).Source
    • HiringAI Engineer (remote Europe, posted September 4, 2026): "post-PMF and scaling: already processing $3B+ in material purchase volume across 16 construction trades"; "Bidirectional integrations with unified data model across 13+ construction systems"; "evaluation sets across the board" for document extraction. A Senior Software Engineer (Backend) is also open.Source
    • HiringEvent Marketing Manager (remote US, posted September 3, 2026): will "own the engine that drives demand for Field Materials AI from trade shows and virtual events"; "Plan and run webinars, including co-hosted sessions with integration partners and professional associations"; "Build pre/post-event email campaigns"; "Run paired social media campaigns promoting events and webinars, leveraging Hubspot audiences"; "Track event and webinar ROI and leads in HubSpot"; also owns "company swag and marketing collateral for customers, prospects, and employees". LinkedIn Ads experience is a plus; copy must resonate "with construction professionals, from CFOs to field operations leaders".Source
  • 22

    The blog introduced the agents as "your new employees", and contractors are hiring AP clerks and purchasers. A job description is a format every operations leader reads.

    Medium impactLow effort First result in 1 quarter Head of Growth

    First action

    Draft the AP clerk agent page.

    How to measure it

    Agent-page demos

    Now
    –
    Target
    10 a month
    By
    2 quarters

    Steps

    1. 1

      Pick agents

      Three.

      Head of Growth 1 week

    2. 2

      Write pages

      Job post format.

      Head of Growth 2 weeks

    3. 3

      Add costs

      Vs a hire.

      Senior Director of Sales 1 week

    4. 4

      Publish

      Under /platform.

      Head of Growth 1 day

    5. 5

      Promote

      LinkedIn.

      Event Marketing Manager ongoing

    6. 6

      Measure

      Demos.

      Head of Growth monthly

    First result
    1 quarter
    Cost
    Writing time
    Owner
    Head of Growth

    Smallest test

    Post the AP clerk page on LinkedIn.

    Why it works

    Publish one page per agent (AP clerk, purchaser, receiving clerk) written as a job post: duties, hours covered, ERP it reports to, cost per month vs a hire. Promote them on LinkedIn next to real job posts.

    It frames automation in the buyer's own hiring language.

    Risks and how to handle them

    • Seen as replacing staff

      Frame as covering overflow work.

    Evidence

    • Your websiteBlog: 20 posts; recent ones include "2026 Material Prices Are a Killer How to Fight Back" (September 24, 2026), "Construction Procurement Trends 2025 US Mechanical Contractors" and "Meet your New Employees Field Materials AI Automation Agents" (August 13, 2026).Source
    • HiringCompany description in the event marketing post: "The company has grown 3x over the past year and is now processing $2.5B+ in construction purchasing volume"; "raised over $20M in total funding"; AI agents "integrated with all major construction ERPs" across "purchasing, inventory management, accounts payable, and prefab operations".Source
    • Your websiteHomepage: "Cut down rogue spending and save 5-10% in material costs", "Cut 90% of purchase order and AP invoice processing time"; "$2.5B+ in annual orders", "30,000+ construction projects", "25,000+ vendors", "Customers across 38 US states", "3 continents", "16 construction trades"; reviews linked on G2 and Capterra (4.7/5).Source

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30/60/90 roadmap

What to focus on in each month, and the ideas that carry it.

  1. Days 1 to 306 ideas

    Events hub and association pages, post-event sequence, roofing page, one set of numbers, a pricing page and case study filters.

  2. Days 31 to 6013 ideas

    Partner webinars, benchmark study, vendor referrals, ERP outbound, event ROI, LinkedIn, CFO calculator, dinners, manufacturers, swag and comparison pages; the booth live read and agent pages.

  3. Days 61 to 903 ideas

    Commit to the material price index, a UK test and supplier-sponsored onboarding.

The research behind the plan

3 research areas, each summarised in a few lines. Open any of them for the full detail.

Customers

What customers say

Customers value far less manual data entry for POs and invoices. The most cited problem: matching invoices to POs and deliveries by hand.

  • Seeing everything on one screen instead of the ERP, spreadsheets and email
  • Rogue spending and price errors
  • In their words: “POs”

Market

Competitive landscape

4 competitors compared: Kojo, Procurify, Adaptive and ERP purchasing modules.

  • Gap to exploit: Material price data from real purchases
  • Kojo: Similar story, hard to tell apart
  • Procurify: Not built for construction

Hiring signals

Field Materials is building an event and outbound engine.

  • Event Marketing Manager: Trade shows, co-hosted webinars, HubSpot ROI. Ideas 1, 2, 7, 11, 12.
  • Sales Development Representative: 12 qualified meetings a month. Ideas 2, 10.
  • Account Executive: Test multiple GTM strategies. Ideas 10, 14, 19.

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