What You'll Learn
How to set up location searches
How to use all available filters
How to view and interact with search results
How to save searches for future use
Getting Started
Step 1: Add Location
Go to Search at the top of the page
Start with location in the search bar dropdown
Choose from:
Cities/Towns: Glasgow, Edinburgh, etc.
Outcodes: First part of postcode (G12 from G12 9DY)
Custom Areas: Draw your own search areas
Step 2: Custom Location Options
Draw Areas: Use a rectangle, a square, or freehand drawing
Multiple Locations: Add several areas to one search
Exclude Areas: Draw areas to exclude (e.g., all UK except London)
Edit Areas: Modify existing custom locations
Available Filters
Construction Value
Set minimum/maximum project values
Filter by estimated construction costs
Appears as label when applied
Construction Category
High Level: Residential, commercial, healthcare, education
Detailed: Click arrows to see subcategories
Examples: Golf courses, care homes, hotels
Choose broad or niche filtering
Project Stage
Planning, tender, construction, completed
Filter by current project status
Find projects at specific development stages
Development Type
New build, extension, refurbishment
Fit-out, demolition, renovation
Filter by type of construction work
Build Phase
Different from the project stage
Shows where the project is in the actual build process
More specific than the general project stage
Roles
Filter by companies already involved
Target Specific Roles: Architects, contractors, consultants
Find Opportunities: Exclude projects that already have your role
Example: Find projects needing catering consultants
Timeline
Start Dates: When projects should begin
End Dates: When projects should be completed
Set date ranges for both
Last Update/Added
Recently Added: Projects added to platform recently
Recently Updated: Projects with recent activity
Time Periods: 6 days, 6 months, etc.
Find fresh opportunities
Project Name Search
Search by specific project names
Exact Match: Precise name matching
Fuzzy Match: Flexible matching (recommended)
Distance from Project
Filter by companies working far from home base
Example: Projects using companies 100+ miles away
Useful for travel/accommodation businesses
Project Metrics
Ground floor area, site area
Number of stories, basement floors
Units, parking spaces
Filter by project size and specifications
Working with Results
Viewing Project Information
Project Details: Value, dates, stage, title
Show Companies: See all companies involved
Company Locations: Map shows company and project locations
Client Information: Who's funding the project
Project Actions
Follow: Add to your saved items
Add Reminder: Set future notifications
Add to Pipeline: Include in your sales process
Export: Download project data
Filtering Results
Sort by value, start date, update date
Use three-dot menu for additional actions
Apply multiple filters simultaneously
Additional Features
Saved Searches
Save your filter combinations
Quick access to common searches
View previous searches with dates and locations
Strategies
Pre-determined filter combinations
One-click filter application
Examples: "High Value Projects" strategy
Tips for Effective Searching
Location Strategy
Start broad, then narrow down
Use custom areas for specific regions
Combine multiple locations for wider coverage
Filter Strategy
Broad Approach: Use high-level categories
Niche Approach: Drill down to specific subcategories
Combination: Mix multiple filter types
Finding Opportunities
Exclude projects that already have your role
Focus on recently added/updated projects
Use distance filters for travel-related businesses
Result Management
Follow interesting projects for updates
Add to the pipeline for sales tracking
Export data for external use
That's it! You now have a complete understanding of the search tool and can find the projects and companies that match your business goals.