Technology
How Nearmappers are Staying Apart While Working Together and Having Fun
By Nearmap. Our global team shares observations and insights as we adjust to this new normal. The current pandemic has affected all of us in unique ways. We decided to share our experiences as we navigate these unprecedented times from the bedrooms, kitchen tables, back decks and yoga mat offices (yes, they're ...
Q1: Does this Software Fit the Roofing Company’s Specific Need?
Clearly define the need that your business has before you start shopping for solutions. Our friends at the Estimating Edge know software and they know roofing companies. They recently developed an e-book that help roofing contractors ask the right questions when it is time to choose software for their businesses. Over ...
Tips to Master Virtual Selling While Working Remotely
By Justin Finneran, CertainTeed. Discover new ways to reach and influence potential customers without meeting face-to-face. It’s no secret that politicians, business leaders and salespeople have all mastered the art of persuasion. Without this skill, it is likely they would have difficulty achieving success. Persuasion is an art that encourages others to ...
Roofing Technology Think Tank Launches New Community
The RT3 Community will allow more members of the roofing industry to engage with RT3 members. Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3), a group of progressive roofing professionals focused on technology solutions for the roofing industry, announced the creation of a new, non-voting membership called the RT3 Community. “In more traditional ...
SRS Distribution Announces Results from National Roof Hub Survey
The survey results serve as a benchmark and jumping off point for future innovations. At SRS Distribution, our purpose is to focus all of our efforts on serving the professional roofing contractor. We do this by helping our customers succeed in as many aspects of their business as we can, such ...
AI Technology Comes to Duro-Last!!
By Mary Koutras, Duro-Last R&D Technical Leader. The Duro-Last Quality Control team continuously pursues advancements in technology to improve our processes and ultimately benefit our customers. The newest piece of equipment that we are excited to add to our repertoire of resources is an in-line process auditing tool that uses ...
Maxwell Roofing Says the Estimating Process of the Edge is Key to Consistency
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Hear why the company chose to use the Edge estimating software how it has helped their bid accuracy and ability to retain margins. John Maxwell was the only estimator in the early days at Maxwell Roofing. He had been searching for a solution that could help ...
Roofing Technology: 5 Tech Tools to Boost Efficiency
By Equipter. It’s one thing to wish for a better bottom line—it’s another thing to take advantage of efficient tools and tricks to help you get it. When using the right roofing technology tools, you can create a more efficient way of achieving that bigger bottom line—and happier customers. Here are just five ...
Technology as a “Learning on Demand” Education Tool
By Angela Grosjean, NWIR. Making time to educate team members can be a significant challenge, particularly during the busy summer season. Fortunately, social communication channels such as “YouTube” have created a “learning on-demand” environment where content can be easily accessed anytime/anywhere. Combining serious content with convenient access, Owens Corning Roofing launched Owens ...
10 Questions Roofing Companies Need to Ask When Looking for New Software
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. With so many software solutions on the market, it can be hard to figure out which one is right for your business. So, you’re at the point where your business would benefit from implementing an estimating software solution. How do you know which one is the ...
