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How is my company profile displayed as a subcontractor?

In this article, you will learn how to look up your own company profile and compare it with competitors in the 12Build database. You will discover how installers, infrastructure contractors, and general contractors view your profile and how you can optimise your visibility.

What will you find in this article?

  • Accessing the database: The different ways to open the 12Build search interface.

  • Searching and comparing: How to use filters to view your position among competitors.

  • Profile optimization: Tips to increase your visibility in the market.

Summary

You can check your own listing by searching the 12Build database via the homepage or your dashboard. By using filters such as specialization and location, you can see exactly how your ad and profile are presented to potential clients.

Requirements and Target Audience

This article is intended for subcontractors who want to check their online presence on 12Build. You need an active business profile to be visible in search results for General contractors.

Accessing the database

There are two ways to view how your profile is displayed to the market: via the public homepage or from your personal account.

Via the 12Build homepage

  1. Go to 12build.com and scroll all the way down.

  2. Under the "Useful Tools" section, click the button on the right to open the database. [Image: The bottom of the homepage with the button under "Useful Tools" highlighted]

Via your account (logged in)

  1. Log in to your 12Build account.

  2. Click on "Advertisement" in the menu.

  3. Select the "Find a Subcontractor" option. 

Search and compare

Once you are in the database, you can test the view by applying filters relevant to your field.

  1. Use the search field to search for your own company name or a specific keyword.

  2. Filter by specialization (for example, based on STABU or RAW codes) to see who your competitors are in that category.

  3. Select a location or radius to check if you appear in regional searches.

  4. Filter by specific certifications to see if your unique selling points are visible. 

Tip: Use the Profile Checker in your dashboard to immediately see which parts of your profile still need improvement to rank higher in search results.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Question: Why isn’t my company at the top of the search results? Answer: The ranking is determined by the completeness of your profile and your advertising settings, if any. The more relevant information (such as project references and certifications) you provide, the higher your ranking.

Question: Who exactly can see my full profile? Answer: Your profile is visible to parties looking for subcontractors, such as installers, infrastructure firms, and general contractors who estimate projects through 12Build.

Troubleshooting

  • Symptom: My company doesn’t appear at all in the search results.

    • Cause: Your profile may not have been fully published yet, or the filters you’re using are too specific.

    • Solution: Check your dashboard to see if your ad and profile are set to 'active,' and try searching using only your company name without any filters.

  • Symptom: The specializations shown on my profile are incorrect.

    • Cause: The linked STABU or RAW codes in your settings are out of date.

    • Solution: Go to your company profile settings and update your specializations so they appear in the correct search results.