Technology
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 ...
Navigate Through a Fast-paced World With Leap
By Danielle Basch, Leap. Three tips to become a pro when exploring the digital domain and what dangers to avoid. Technology is everywhere. From your refrigerator to the lights in your room. Almost everything can be accessed by your smart phone or tablet. Because everything is ready at the tip ...
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. ...
Workflow Strategies: Automated Property Data to Win More Business with Current Customers
Join us for an interactive webinar live from the FRSA expo where we delve into the world of data-driven upselling and explore how automated property insights unlock new revenue potential for your business. Learn how automated ordering of whole home data can empower you to upsell effectively, improve estimates and ...
Optimize Customer Experience and Operational Efficiency With Leap
By Corey Mann, Leap. Technology is paving the way for a more productive and streamlined work process for home improvement contractors. It takes a lot of work and effort for home improvement contractors to efficiently run and manage a business. With the multiple daily tasks they must handle, it ...
Can Artificial Intelligence Have a Transformative Impact on the Roofing Industry?
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Artificial intelligence is at the forefront of all our conversations, but what is it? And what can it do for the roofing industry? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the development of computer systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. It encompasses ...
Revolutionize Your Business's Performance With Three Digital Tools
By Anne Purcell, AccuLynx. Tired of keeping track of all those loose yellow legal pad sheets? AccuLynx has the perfect digital solution to help you organize important information. A roofer being able to easily access a smartphone is not only common, but it’s increasingly becoming a necessity. A recent ...
