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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are Builder Track Reports?
We produce two types of reports.
The bi-weekly reports are put out every other week for a given area and list each individual home or other residential structure and the details about it. Our typical customer for the bi-weekly reports is a supplier or subcontractor that wants to contact that builder or homeowner to bid for work on that house.
The quarterly reports summarize the building activity throughout the year, and we publish them every three months. The information summarizes building activity by builder and by jurisdiction (township, city, etc.). Usually running 20-40 pages in length the reports are typically used by builders/developers, larger suppliers, and banks or public institutions to get an accurate overview of their market.
How often do the reports come out?
There are two types.
The bi-weekly reports are sent once every two weeks for each area. We send each areas report as it is finished. If you subscribe to more than one area the reports might not be sent on the same day.
The quarterly reports are usually finished within 15 days after the end of the quarter and are e-mailed as soon as they are finished.
Is the content new each time?
We collect information for the bi-weekly reports every two weeks and are looking for new building permits issued since our last visit. Each report has all new information on projects just starting construction.
The quarterly reports blend cumulative data for the year with information for that quarter only. The period is clearly marked.
Why would I want to get my reports by e-mail?
For the bi-weekly reports e-mail is faster than regular mail, but more importantly, you get more options for your data. Along with the text file that you can print just like the one we would mail we send and Excel spreadsheet of the information we typed. This allows you to merge builder or homeowner names to mailing labels or onto envelopes without re-typing the names and addresses. You also have a record of every report we send that is easy to keep and store on your computer.
The quarterly reports must be received by e-mail.
Can I subscribe and be invoiced for the reports?
Yes, but we make those arrangements directly with you. Please call our office at 616-676-3567 to set this up. We will generate an invoice for your records at any time.
What happens at the end of my subscription?
We will send you a renewal before your subscription expires that shows your current reports and areas and presents all area and term options to you again. Sending the renewal in with payment keeps your subscription current.
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