Technology
How a Video Can Build Your Business
By Liza Barth, GAF. The building industry is a crowded, competitive field. So, how can a roofing company stand out and make their mark? By becoming a video star! This video was created for GAF Master Elite® Contractor, Elite Roofing & Remodel based in Washington State. The video uses a drone and ...
How Storm Tracking Apps Can Generate Leads
By JobNimbus. When most people hear a dangerous storm is coming, their first thought would likely be to head indoors where it’s safe. For roofing contractors, storms are worth knowing about. Most people don’t even consider their roofs until the damage is done, and damage is caused by storms. It can be ...
Advantages of On-screen Takeoffs
By STACK. Making an accurate takeoff can be difficult and time consuming when working on a large project. Time spent on performing takeoffs wastes valuable resources, especially given that the competition for jobs can be fierce. Using our on-screen takeoff method, you can complete takeoffs in a fraction of the time ...
RT3 Plans Activities Around the International Roofing Expo (IRE)
The highlight of the conference will be the RT3 Contractor Technology panel featuring contractors discussing what technology they are using in their businesses and where they see technology taking the industry. Members of RT3 will kick off their activities at the IRE by hosting a meetup on Sunday, February 10 at ...
Owens Corning® Roofing Introduces ProSellTM App
Owens Corning Roofing introduces ProSellTM, a digital app that streamlines and expedites the residential roofing sales process from sales pitch to order processing. Available to all Owens Corning Roofing Contractor Network (OCCN) members on the iOS App Store, the ProSell app is a seamless, step-by-step resource that spans every phase of ...
Smart Speaker Results
Did you know that the 6th top-most search on smart speakers relates to finding home services? This is a huge opportunity for contractors, considering the 43 million Americans who have access to smart speakers (there are quite a few lucky folks who’ve scored one by attending one of our webinars). I’m ...
Resetting Defaults – Getting Sidetracked by Technology
By Vitaliy N Katsenelson for Roofing Contractors Association of Washington. What I am about to share with you is somewhat random drivel about a topic that has been very important to me in 2018 – Time. I am anything but an expert on it; and in fact, as you’ll see, this is ...
Technology doesn’t have to be so scary: Keeping up with the Younger Generation
More than ever, we are seeing a blend of generations working together to collaborate on the ways a jobsite is run. While the older generation has the “if it ain’t broke, why fix it” mentality, the younger generation is eager to bring new technologies and change to the construction workplace. ...
Internet Quizzes Have Created Awareness and Web Traffic for this Company
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. The Internet loves quizzes. Here is how one company is using them to attract visitors and create brand awareness. Quizzes are one type of interactive content that we see every day in social media and on websites. You might have taken a quiz to find out ...
How changes in claim management workflows are shaping the way restoration contractors and insurance carriers operate
A recent podcast featured Accurence VP of Innovation Tim Bruffey talks about what he learned during his 20 years as a contractor and how he sees changes in workflows affecting the way contractors and carriers do business. In the podcast, Tim explains how he shifted from contracting to the software side ...
