Technology
Humanoid robotics are coming to construction
By Cotney Consulting Group. Why roofing operations must prepare for automation now. For most roofing contractors, humanoid robotics still sounds like something far off and interesting, maybe even impressive, but not immediately relevant to the realities of running crews, managing risk and protecting margins. That reaction is understandable. Construction has heard ...
AI in roofing estimating: A powerful tool — Not a replacement for experience
By Cotney Consulting Group. AI may change the tools we use, but it doesn’t change what accurate estimating requires. Experience still matters. Professional judgment still matters. There’s no question that AI is finding its way into roofing. You see it in takeoff software, measurement tools, production planning platforms and even proposal ...
Convirtiendo la experimentación en ejecución: Dentro del manual digital de SRS
Por The Coffee Shops. SRS Distribution está impulsando el futuro de la tecnología para techadores con un marco impulsado por IA que transforma la innovación en acción para los contratistas. Nota del editor: Este artículo fue escrito por ChatGPT con base en las notas de Karol Weyman de las ...
El futuro de la IA: De los datos a la acción
Por The Coffee Shops. El cambio de copilotos a compañeros de equipo: desbloqueando la era de los sistemas de acción. Nota del editor: Este artículo fue escrito por ChatGPT con base en las notas de Karol Weyman de las presentaciones del summit. Amit Shah, fundador y CEO de InstaLILY, presentó ...
How AI elevates polymeric materials in architectural design
By Don Browne, Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA). Data-driven design tools increasingly favor materials that deliver durability, efficiency and code compliance. Here at Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA), we know that artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to become a standard component of residential and commercial design workflows in 2026. ...
Impulsando el cambio: El papel de la IA en las operaciones y el liderazgo
Por The Coffee Shops. Líderes de la industria exploraron cómo la inteligencia artificial está transformando las operaciones de la cadena de suministro, acelerando su adopción y redefiniendo la cultura laboral. Nota del editor: Este artículo fue escrito por ChatGPT con base en las notas de Karol Weyman a partir ...
AI and automation: Revolutionizing metal construction and manufacturing
By The Coffee Shops™. Technology isn’t just changing today’s workflows — it’s laying the foundation for a smarter, more efficient future in metal construction and manufacturing. At the Metal Construction Association (MCA) 2026 Winter Meeting, Denver Riggleman, founder of RIIG Technology and former U.S. Congressman, delivered a compelling talk on ...
Why instant roof quotes are essential for contractors
By Roofle. A seamless quoting experience can turn casual visitors into committed customers when it is designed and deployed with precision. Implementing instant online roof quotes has become one of the fastest ways to win trust and drive action in the roofing industry. ROOFLE is showing just how powerful such ...
Data-driven roofing: Using technology to track and extend roof life
By Cotney Consulting Group. A well-managed roof isn’t just luck; it’s the result of paying attention to the correct details, at the right time, with the right tools. For a lot of roofers' careers, roofing decisions were made with clipboards, Polaroids and gut instinct. You walked the roof, took a few ...
The roof is now a commodity
By Adam Sand, Roofing Business Partner. Technology democratizes consumption and commoditizes production. If you're the best in the world, you get to do it for everyone. Google is measuring what matters Google is quietly asking its users a straightforward question: is roofing a commodity? To be clearer, they are actually asking its ...
