Technology
How Scanning Your Membrane Can Protect You as a Roofer
By SMT Research. Don’t let other people damage your roof and your profitability! Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to plan, you are preparing to fail.” Creating a plan for building a new project is common, but it’s less common to create a plan for the immediate future of a new ...
4 New Aerial Technology Advancements
By Nearmap. At the NAVIG8 2022 technology event, Nearmap announced their new aerial technology offerings and their plans for the future. As a leading aerial imagery service, Nearmap is continuing to expand their product offerings. Not only do we provide customers with a whole stack of technological resources like AI ...
Let’s Centralize the Industry
By Alec Doniger. Labor Central brings the whole roofing together all in one app. Eric Carlisle, a co-founder of Labor Central, has years of experience in tech, design, marketing and advertising. He’s been a long-time AEC worker, cultivating his knowledge of construction and architecture. His vast skills in these areas made ...
Vectorworks, Inc. Announces New Cloud and Mobile Enhancements Built on Apple Technology
New features in Vectorworks cloud services and the Nomad mobile app use advanced technology to improve efficiency and save designers time. Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. has released key updates to the Vectorworks 2023 product line focused on providing users with a more efficient and reliable experience on ...
Roofing’s Next Big Innovation? E-commerce.
By Cass Jacoby. Viking Products Group is all about finding innovative solutions for contractors, and part of that is offering 24/7 e-commerce so that contractors can always have a plan B. Viking Products Group definitely isn't your mother’s product supplier. As Steven Lane, director of marketing for Viking Products Group, ...
5 Steps to Achieving Optimal Results With Your Drone Data
By Evelyn Witterholt. Using this five-step process will help you gain valuable insight into your drone data results. Drone inspections have become quite commonplace in the construction industry. Using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) can help companies save money on inspections and get more accurate data. But if you have ...
Viking Products Group Expands eCommerce Capabilities
Select Viking Products Group products are now available for convenient online ordering on their eCommerce website Viking Products Group, a leader in providing cutting-edge roofing solutions, announced the integration of eCommerce on their website, www.vikingpg.com. Contractors can now place orders at their convenience, any time of day or night. “Many ...
Revolutionary Bitumen Technology Sets Standard for Cool Roofing
By Alec Doniger. CURE Technology from Polyglass is the most advanced bitumen roofing technology we’ve ever seen. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth speaks with David Edward, the commercial systems specialist from Polyglass. He shares exciting information about a coating for bitumen roofs that has ...
How to Use Technology to Ease Labor Shortage Strain
By Cass Jacoby. Roof Hub is the contractor platform solution made specifically for roofers, right down to creating viable solutions to the labor shortage. In Season 4, Episode 52 of the Roofing Road Trips Podcast Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with the leader of Roof Hub with SRS Distribution Inc., Chris ...
3 Ways GIS Data Application is Changing the World
By Nearmap. Learn all about how GIS data is being used to better our communities with these real-world examples. What is GIS? Geospatial Information system technology! Nearmap is spotlighting the ways that this technology can be used to make a real difference in our communities. Here are just a few ...
