Episode 54 - Winning Back-to-Back NADRA Awards with Clark Crosson of Crosstek Construction

Fence & Deck Mastery Podcast

In this episode of the Fence and Deck Mastery Podcast, Alex Danner sits down with Clark Crosson, owner of Crosstek Construction in Alabama, who won back-to-back first-place awards at the NADRA Summit in the Closed Porch category. Clark shares his journey as a general contractor, his shift from managing a team to running a solo operation, and his approach to winning industry awards.

Key topics include:

• How Clark won two consecutive NADRA awards and what set his projects apart.
• His approach to project submissions, including the importance of professional photography.
• The differences between deck building trends in Alabama vs. other parts of the U.S.
• Why covered porches are more popular than open decks in the South.
• The value of NADRA networking and industry events.
• Insights on working with subcontractors instead of an in-house crew.

Clark also shares his experience with insurance restoration projects, the growing demand for high-end outdoor living spaces, and his thoughts on expanding into commercial construction.

Resources Mentioned:

• Visit Crosstek Construction to see Clark’s award-winning projects.
• Learn more about NADRA at nadra.org.
• Get marketing help from Fence & Deck Marketers.

If you’re a contractor looking to elevate your projects and compete for NADRA awards, this episode is packed with actionable advice!

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