Win the bid before it even opens
Developers and owners shortlist on reputation. We make yours visible before the bid goes out. Made In The Dark is the creative and digital department for commercial contractors across Hampton Roads.
How we help your company
Everything an owner checks before they shortlist you, made to be visible, look impressive and kept current.
| Prove the track record. | A portfolio sorted by sector, size and delivery method, with the numbers an owner checks. |
|---|---|
| Lead with prequalification. | EMR, OSHA record, bonding capacity and licenses on one page, up front. |
| Look like you always get the job. | Photography and film that match a $20M build, not a brochure. |
| Stay on the radar between bids. | Topping-out films, milestones and project updates that keep owners and GCs watching. |
| Hire the crew. | Recruitment films, a careers page and job posts that bring in skilled trades. |
Who we work with
Established contractors with real work behind them and a website that doesn’t show it.
| General contractors and design-build firms |
| Industrial building contractors |
| Pre-engineered building contractors |
| Specialty subcontractors |
| Electrical subcontractors |
| HVAC & Mechanical subcontractors |
| Plumbing subcontractors |
| Fire protection subcontractors |
| Civil infrastructure |
| Sitework infrastructure |
| Marine construction |
| Waterfront construction |
| Port construction |
| Building product distributors |
| Building product suppliers |
What it looks like.
Demonstrations, built on our own time to show the standard. Case studies with client names and results replace each one as it is approved.
A redesigned website
Portfolio, safety, bonding and a bid inquiry path on one site.
A cinematic project film
Educational or promotional, high-value.
A recruitment film
The crew, the site, the reason to join.
A portfolio sorted by sector
Healthcare, education, industrial. Design-build, GC, CM at risk.
Start with an assessment
We review your site, your brand and the companies you bid against. You get a written plan in two weeks, whether you hire us or not.
