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As the state of California struggles with its internal budgeting issues, it’s simultaneously trying to regain some semblance of stability in the construction industry, which was greatly affected by the fallout of the sub-prime lending crisis. California had formerly relied on new growth construction as the underpinning for its economy. But all that took a nose-dive last fall.
Now, tens of thousands of construction companies are scrambling to stay afloat as the housing developments of former boom towns are being abandoned half finished. The climate has become exceptionally competitive for California contractors, and any avenue a builder can use to get a leg up on their competition could mean the difference between survival and extinction. A few start-up companies, like jobtrio.com, have been born recently which are attempting to come to the aid of businesses in the .
“Today, most people choose their contractor based upon who they can stumble upon and who gives them the lowest bid. As time goes on, personal preference is going to become a deciding factor,” says Josh Groves, President of the home improvement website jobtrio.com, headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA.

With over 250K contractors in the state of California alone, choosing the right one for your project can be an overwhelming prospect. Jobtrio.com has created a free platform where users can quickly sort through the fray, read reviews, and view profiles of all licensed home improvement specialists. “Our goal was to create a very low cost advertising tool for businesses with a contractors license and a great, free resource for home owners,” says Groves.
This idealistic vision has materialized into a product that connects you to local contractors in just seconds. And jobtrio.com is perfectly positioned to target construction businesses struggling to get the most bang for their buck in this tumultuous and erratic economy. In the end, their success of jobtrio.com depends upon the success of the construction industry clients.