Technology
Handle More Clients With Remote Inspections
By Justin Finneran, CertainTeed. Inspections can be completed through video conferencing tools. Out of the employed U.S. workforce, sixty-two percent of people were working from home shortly after the pandemic hit. However, the majority of construction workers were required to make a decision between whether to continue their work as-is ...
Q9: Will the Software Fit Our Budget?
It is important to remember to not only consider the cost, but also think about the return on investment that the software will deliver. Our friends at the Estimating Edge know software and they know roofing companies. They recently developed an e-book that helps roofing contractors ask the right questions when ...
Selling in the Digital Age
By TAMKO Building Products Digital tools make it possible to continue to sell without meeting face-to-face. Many contractors have stopped going door-to-door or meeting with customers in-person due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and social distancing requirements. However, current digital technology provides contractors the means to continue selling and stay safe. ...
Rooftop Technology Alerts You When Drains are Clogged
By Ashley Cooper, Tremco. Tremco is a leader in the industry, so it is no surprise they are bringing another new technology to our rooftops. We live in a world that is virtual, we shop, bank, and even monitor our homes from our mobile devices. So why not use technology to ...
Q8: Does the Software Company Have a History in the Industry?
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Be sure that the software company you choose has a proven track record. Our friends at the Estimating Edge know software and they know roofing companies. They recently developed an e-book that helps roofing contractors ask the right questions when it is time to choose software ...
EagleView, Skydio Partner to Provide Autonomous Drone Technology for Better Property Inspections
Exclusive partnership leverages AI to boost virtual property inspection quality while lowering costs. EagleView, a leading technology provider of aerial imagery, data analytics and GIS solutions today announced an exclusive property inspection partnership with Skydio, a leading U.S drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology for automated residential roof ...
Adopting Technology That Makes Sense for Roofing
September 30, 2020 John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group shares with Heidi J. Ellsworth his 30-plus years of roofing experience and how he has adopted technologies that make sense. Known for his excellence in roofing operations, John is bringing tools like Smartsheet, artificial intelligence and a deep understanding of technologies that ...
Q7: What Does the Industry Say about the Software?
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Reading reviews and talking to other contractors about the software is key. Our friends at the Estimating Edge know software and they know roofing companies. They recently developed an e-book that helps roofing contractors ask the right questions when it is time to choose software for ...
The Roofing Industry Must Keep Up With Ever-Evolving Technology
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. How the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated technological advancement in business and what roofing contractors need to do to keep up. History has shown us that those who do not adapt to their evolving environment become extinct. Technology, and the constant change it promotes, is the evolutionary ...
Hurricane Laura: Before and After the Catastrophe
By Nearmap. Aerial imagery aids in recovery efforts for industries and public safety officials. Nearmap planes were in the air shortly after Hurricane Laura passed along the Texas and Louisiana border. Aircraft were placed strategically outside of a known impact zone, capturing high-resolution aerial imagery before and after the catastrophe. ...
