Technology
The Future of Technology: Hottest Trends in the Metal Construction Industry
By Dani Sheehan. By incorporating new technologies into your metal business, you can better manage your operations, expand your marketing reach and improve employee training. The industry is buzzing with the latest and greatest technology to add to your business. In an episode of MetalTalk, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat ...
Giving you the Edge on Reliable Roofing Solutions
By Dani Sheehan. MTL Holdings and Metal-Era are investing in advanced automation and engineering technology to ensure reliable solutions for their customers and employees. When people start to talk about robotics and automation, it can be easy to immediately jump into the negative consequences that might result as the industry ...
7 New Technology Trends That Are Shaping the Construction Industry in 2023
By ABC Supply. Stay up to date on the latest advances in construction technology. The construction industry is constantly changing and evolving, especially when it comes to technology trends. Now more than ever before, tech advances are helping contractors build their customer bases and finish projects more efficiently. Newer technologies can also provide ...
Jobba's Guide to Roofing Technology's 4 Biggest Advancements
The roofing industry has undergone a digital revolution, and technology advancements are reshaping the way contractors and business owners operate. Keeping up with these innovations can be challenging, but it’s crucial for staying competitive in today’s fast-paced business landscape. Fortunately, Jobba has created a comprehensive guide to help roofing contractors and ...
Roofing in the Digital Age and Why Contractors Must Adapt
By Adam Cabrera. The world of roofing is undergoing a transformative shift, thanks to technology. On a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Mathiew McDaniel and Travis Harvego of Roofle. A tech company that has been at the forefront of change in the roofing ...
Rules You Need to Know Before Flying Drones
By Adam Cabrera. As drone technology enters the construction space, contractors are discovering the advantages of deploying these unique aerial tools. In a recent episode of the Roofing Road Trips podcast, Heidi Ellsworth spoke to Susan Eccles of Adams and Reese law firm, an expert in construction law. Their conversation ...
Data Systems that are Built for Convenience and Security
By Adam Cabrera. In a world where data breaches are becoming more common, the roofing industry is not immune. What do things like access security and data governance have to do with nailing shingles? In a recent Roofing Road Trips episode, host Heidi J. Ellsworth brought on Dan Mihai and ...
Can Technology Hack the Labor Shortage?
By Adam Cabrera. Technology plays a crucial role in solving the labor shortage in roofing by connecting contractors with skilled crews. Is the roofing industry really experiencing a labor shortage? John Van Beek, veteran of the roofing industry and Labor Central executive, would say yes while Paul Aguire of Lumanex ...
Access All Your Favorite Roofing Apps in One Place
By Evelyn Witterholt. The Roof Hub app now has multiple roofing apps integrated onto their singular platform. Every roofing job has what seems like a million steps. From placing orders, to interacting with customers, to gathering measurements and everything in between. While there are different apps and software that take ...
How Drones are Elevating the Trade
By Adam Cabrera. Despite the upfront costs, drone technology can lead to significant cost savings through safer, more efficient job sites and more accurate estimations. The emerging technology of drone imagery is revolutionizing the roofing industry, as talked about in a recent installment of our RLW series. There Heidi J. ...
