Top Roofing Technologies
RoofersCoffeeShop is a one-of-a-kind digital space so where better to talk technology. In fact, we have partnered with the Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) to offer cutting edge information on the technologies that are making a difference in roofing. Whether robotics, software, drones or tech we don't even know about yet, you will find it here.
The SOPREMA Toolbox App makes it easy for customers to access product information and documents.
SOPREMA®, Inc. — a leader in the commercial roofing, waterproofing, wall protection and civil engineering industries — has launched its improved mobile app offering everything customers need to know when estimating, quoting and applying SOPREMA liquid ...
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By Cass Jacoby.
The secret to unlocking the power of your UAV program and going beyond the images is the intelligent use of all that collected visual data!
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) based inspections are taking the roofing industry by storm! Drone-based inspections allow inspectors and field crews to ...
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By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter.
Learn how to optimize and operationalize the data from your drone asset inspections in this eBook.
Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or drone, inspections have become a staple in many industries. Conducting a drone inspection on a new roofing project for contractors has numerous benefits, including ...
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By Kole Moxley.
Get the job done better, faster and safer by using drone technology.
The capabilities of technology have grown exponentially in the past few decades. From roll-film cameras to polaroid, digital cameras to drone footage, things change quickly. And in the roofing industry, it’s important to stay up ...
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The SOPREMA Toolbox App makes it easy for customers to access product information and documents.
SOPREMA®, Inc. — a leader in the commercial roofing, waterproofing, wall protection and civil engineering industries — has launched its improved mobile app offering everything customers need to know when estimating, quoting and applying SOPREMA liquid ...
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Software review sites Capterra, Software Advice and GetApp recognize AccuLynx as preferred roofing business management software provider for the sixth year in a row.
AccuLynx, the leading provider of all-in-one business management software for roofing contractors, today announced it has been recognized as a top performer in the roofing software category ...
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RCS Influencer Mandy McIntyre says that something as simple as using a smartphone in your business can save lots of time and paper!
Editor’s note: The following consists of a conversation between RCS Multimedia Manager Megan Ellsworth, and 1st Choice Roofing’s Operation Officer Mandy McIntyre. You can listen to the ...
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By Cass Jacoby.
Give your salespeople the resources they need upfront so they can focus on the sale instead of data input.
In a new Roofing Road Trips episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with marketing manager for Leap, Kate Ratcliffe. The two talk about how Leap is bringing speed and transparency ...
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There is a system to your business from hiring employees to getting a referral, it's important that you know how technology plays a part in your business processes. Adapt a tech stack that will give your customers a great experience ...
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By Cass Jacoby.
Most roofers don’t know or recognize that their company is facing significant cyber liability. Learn about why you should check your level of cyber security insurance now rather than later.
In Season 4, Episode 38 of the Roofing Road Trips Podcast Heidi J. Ellsworth meets ...
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By Team Engine.
Learn first-hand how Alliance Beverage used team Engine to reduce the cost of hiring new employees.
Before Team Engine, Alliance Beverage was still not finding the right candidates even after spending hundreds of hours looking for them. Their strategy mostly relied on hiring sites to ...
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By Team Engine
Learn about how Olshan Foundation Solutions streamlined their high-volume hiring process with automation.
The time and energy it takes to hire employees can get frustrating, especially when you are dealing with a high-volume of hiring like Olshan. Managing their hiring funnel via spreadsheets wasn’t working anymore, so ...
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Texas Traditions Roofing Completes Installation of the First GAF Solar Shingle Roof in Central Texas
The GAF Timberline Solar Shingle™ has an all-in-one 25-year warranty that covers the product as both a roof and solar product.
Texas Traditions Roofing, a family owned, commercial and residential roofing company serving Central Texas, announced that it recently completed the installation of the first GAF Timberline Solar™ roof in Cedar ...
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By Anne Redd, AccuLynx.
How digital ordering gives control back to contractors.
It is no secret that the industry has been troubled with material shortages and delays. Since 2020, these supply chain issues have caused disruptions in roofing and exterior projects and impacted job start dates. So how do ...
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By Ingage.
Learn about how Ridge Top Exteriors leveraged Ingage’s software to better communicate with their customers.
Ridge Top Exteriors has grown quite a lot in the past 20 years. Starting from the basement of founder Larry Gebhart’s home in 2002 and now over 70 employees strong, it is ...
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By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group.
Drones are now part of the roofers’ world, allowing you to conduct roof inspections in winter when snow and ice make it risky and measure a roof quickly without climbing a ladder.
Professional roofers have done a stellar job of putting drone technology to good work, ...
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By Nearmap.
How our groundbreaking mapping technology is being used for planning golf opens, airport renovations and even managing a city.
Maps used to be a simple tool for providing basic directions and information about a place. Nearmap has evolved this concept into something much more thorough and inventive. By ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
Imagine Technologies Group’s John Keisel talks with Heidi about how Optelos and Imagine Technologies Group’s collaboration provides the key to making aerial imagery beneficial.
By now you are probably already savvy to how aerial imaging and remote viewing have been revolutionizing the roofing industry by ...
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By Jobba.
Learn how to combat the challenges of adopting new roofing software from this eBook by Jobba.
Are you struggling with integrating new roofing software into your company? There’s an eBook for that! If you’ve got the software on hand but don’t know how to use it to your ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
Looking for beauty and performance? Look no farther than the Titan XT® shingle for the perfect combo of engineering and extreme technology.
The Titan XT® from TAMKO is the shingle you have been waiting for! Both contractors and homeowners benefit from these features:
Faster installation. ...
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Optelos’ turnkey service specifically aligns data collection and analysis methodologies with customer inspection objectives to deliver optimal results.
Today Optelos announced a new turnkey drone inspection service that comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. The end-to-end turnkey drone inspection solution includes drone data capture through FAA part 107 certified pilots, 2D/3D ...
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By Karen Edwards, RCS COO.
Improving accuracy, protecting profits and eliminating friction between contractors and adjusters.
OneClick Code’s story is one we hear often in the roofing industry — a contractor became frustrated with a poor-performing product, or in this case, a broken system, so they took the matter ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
Jobba discusses the importance of finding a technology solution that simplifies your business and why APIs are the key to fixing data silos.
In Episode 27, Season 4 of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth road trips to Chicago, Illinois to meet with Steven White ...
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AccuLynx recognized as a top-performing construction management software solution.
AccuLynx, the leading provider of all-in-one business management software for roofing contractors, today announced it has been recognized in the construction management software category by three top software review sites: Capterra, GetApp and Software Advice.
Capterra recognized AccuLynx in its 2022 Best Construction ...
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Technology lets roofing contractors deliver custom quotes automatically to homeowners shopping online for roof replacements.
IKO, a North American pioneer in the manufacturing of residential and commercial roofing products, has announced the launch of ROOFPRO WORX, a tool that offers residential roofing contractors the ability to automate their sales process. The ...
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By Imagine Technologies Group.
How to go beyond the images and intelligently use all of your collected drone visual data.
Drone-based inspections are becoming increasingly common. It isn’t a stretch to imagine why either, since drone inspections increase worker safety, capture data faster and more accurately and help reduce ...
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Optelos and Skydio Enter Agreement to Further Autonomous Asset Inspection of Commercial Applications
Partnership enables companies to seamlessly integrate Skydio autonomous drones with Optelos’ AI powered asset inspection solution, to rapidly transform drone collected geovisual data into actionable insights.
Optelos, the leading supplier of visual data management and analysis software for asset inspection applications, and Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
For a limited time, SRS contractors can get 50% off EagleView’s Whole Home bundle through their Roof Hub account.
With an EagleView report, you can obtain some of the most accurate building envelope property data and measurements on the market, without having to even ...
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This one-of-a-kind connection helps roofers grow and succeed in the ever-changing digital world.
Jobba, the roofing industry’s leading software provider, announced that it has partnered with Pegnato Roof Intelligence Network (PRIN) to help contractors win more jobs with major accounts and position them for success with a seamless integration into ...
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Nearmap Signs Strategic Contracts to Provide Services to Government Customers via Carahsoft Government Contract Vehicles.
Nearmap, a leading aerial imagery and location intelligence company, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., the Trusted IT Solutions Provider®, today announced a partnership that will make it easier for Government customers to obtain geospatial data.
Under the agreement, ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
This game-changing sales presentation technology will make your sales team and customers alike lean in.
“Death by PowerPoint is real,” says the CEO of Ingage, Dean Curtis. In Season 4, Episode 5 of Roofing Road Trips, he meets with Heidi J. Ellsworth to discuss how ...
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New feature will improve and simplify the way roofing contractors service their customers.
AccuLynx, the leading provider of all-in-one roofing business management software, today announced the launch of an online Customer Portal to help roofing contractors provide better customer service while saving them time. This secure, self-service website, which is designed ...
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By Tom Whitaker, Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3).
Learn how this contractor used technology, saved on labor, increased safety and reduced material waste while keeping the project on track.
Many people in the roofing industry are having difficulties finding and retaining workers; KPost Roofing & Waterproofing is among them. ...
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By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter.
Learn all about how you can use digital marketing resources to boost your business.
RoofersCoffeeShop® recently teamed up with TAMKO in this special webinar to highlight the many digital marketing resources both sites offer. In the webinar, Heidi J. Ellsworth, president of RCS, and Melissa Dunson, TAMKO’s ...
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Through the integration with Leap, Ingage is now able to offer contractors an easy-to-use, all-in-one solution for presenting to their customers.
Ingage, the industry leader in sales presentations, and Leap, the premier end-to-end contractor sales software application, announce their new integration to give contractors a seamless, in-home sales process.
Leap gives residential ...
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By Nearmap.
Why using Nearmap AI, the most intelligent aerial map on Earth, can help you make better, more informed decisions.
Maps used to be a simple tool for providing basic directions and information about a place. Nearmap has evolved this concept, making the map a primary way for you ...
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The award recognizes a roofing contractor who has demonstrated a commitment to technology and the advancement of the roofing industry.
Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3), a group of progressive roofing professionals focused on technology solutions for the roofing industry, announced that it has opened the nomination period for the 2022 Innovator ...
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By Anne Redd, AccuLynx.
Technology can play a key role in helping you close more sales.
Most contractors want to close more sales and grow profit margins but it’s not always easy to find a way to do just that. Fortunately, there are software programs available to help you not only manage ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
It is time to bring your company into the 21st century! Here are five ways that technology puts extra power behind your business by working smarter.
The roofing industry is always striving to improve, which is why there are more technological solutions than ever ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
How to help your employees adapt when you are implementing new technology so they can take advantage of the benefits.
Adjusting to new technology, such as software, can be tricky. Implementing a new process can be met with some pushback as different people will ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
The best workers aren’t on job boards, which is why you need Team Engine’s data-driven candidate sourcing to find better applicants.
The steps it takes to hire and retain employees can be repetitive and frustrating; wouldn’t it just be easier to automate these processes ...
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By OneClick Code.
Benefits and misperceptions of incorporating drones into your roofing business.
Buildings require a variety of repairs and maintenance to upkeep their condition and combat wear and tear, but a building’s roof is the first line of defense against precipitation or any other falling objects. For this ...
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Sales Transformation Group (STG), the premier Learn-Tech platform founded in 2018 for the building and construction market, announced the launch of its Residential Sales Accelerator Program.
Targeting the retail market, this program enables organizations to reimagine their sales process to accelerate customer acquisition. Aimed at solving the most common frustrations ...
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By Susan Eccles and Kellen Mathews, Adams and Reese.
Why drone usage on the construction site isn’t all fun and games.
Drone technology has taken off in the past few years. It seems like everyone knows at least one person who owns a drone, so it is only a ...
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OneClick Code, the first-ever company to automate building code data for the roofing industry, launched a cross-platform integration with HailTrace, the leading weather forensics company.
The integration pairs two significant factors that impact every roofing estimate: weather and building codes. For the first time, roofing contractors and insurance adjusters finally ...
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By Michelle Jones, SPRI.
How you can use DORA’s database of roof system’s performance test data.
Specifying the right materials and assemblies for commercial roofing systems can be challenging. Between satisfying specific performance and safety requirements, and even with design considerations in place, finding and utilizing the right resources and ...
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New integration offers roofing contractors a faster way to obtain roof measurements.
AccuLynx, leading provider of all-in-one business management software for roofing contractors, today announced the release of a new integration with GAF's QuickMeasure aerial measurement technology. Contractors can now order QuickMeasure roof measurement reports directly from AccuLynx to save time ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
The R-Club Map, powered by Project Map It, brings R-Club to life by visually showcasing the cross-country reach of the club on an interactive map.
R-Club is a community built just for contractors, giving them a place to find the things they need, learn ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
OneClick Code and HailTrace have teamed up to provide you with accurate storm information and building codes to support your estimate.
While you might not be able to control the weather, this new integration certainly makes it easier to respond to it. OneClick Code ...
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By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter.
New features of MapBrowser include increased screen space, better organizing capabilities, 3D features and more.
Nearmap’s aerial imagery services are great for roofers who want to perform roof inspections without leaving their offices. They have recently updated their MapBrowser interface based on user feedback and ...
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Team Engine provides software to help you find and retain the best team for your business.
RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, is pleased to welcome Team Engine into its community for contractors.
Team Engine offers software for businesses ...
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By AccuLynx.
Learn how AccuLynx helps standardize the business process and build efficiencies.
Looking to expand? The right technology makes all the difference when you are scaling up your business. Expand and grow easily with a roofing project management software that helps you perfect your process and provides ...
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By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter.
Learn more about the impact automating your software systems can have on customer satisfaction in this RLW.
In a recent Read Listen Watch™, Organic Engagement Manager Sarah DuBois and Communications Manager Jeanteil Livingston from JobNimbus spoke with RoofersCoffeeShop® President Heidi J. Ellsworth about the benefits ...
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By Ingage.
Ridge Top Exteriors saw tremendous growth in their sales after using this software.
In 2002, Larry Gebhart founded the home improvement business Ridge Top Exteriors in his basement. Since then, the company has grown to over 70 employees and continues to get bigger! Their success is largely owed ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
Leap is passionate about empowering and educating local youth to use and have access to technology, proven by their partnership with the Boys and Girls Club.
It is no secret that Baltimore youth experience a digital divide. As technology continues to transform our world, it becomes ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
Learn more about how automating your software systems means greater customer satisfaction.
In a recent Read Listen Watch™, Organic Engagement Manager Sarah DuBois and Communications Manager Jeantiel Livingston from JobNimbus spoke with RoofersCoffeeShop® President Heidi J. Ellsworth about how automations can really differentiate your company.
“The customer's ...
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Through their partnership with Invigulus, an online remote proctoring platform, this updated technology allows students to take tests at their convenience.
Module testing with The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is now available at any time and from any location with Automated Remote Proctoring. In addition, it allows ...
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By OneClick Code.
No more spreadsheets or pen and paper calculations! OneClick Code offers estimates at the click of button.
Eliminate the guessing game when it comes to complex roofing calculations! OneClick Code recently released a Ventilation Calculator and Ice & Water Shield (IWS) Calculator, making it easier ...
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By Anne Redd, AccuLynx.
Gain an edge on the competition by winning bids the right way!
Creating a winning bid for customers on roofing jobs is a surefire way to grow your business. In order to win them though, you have to know your client and the project inside and ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
How to build a Google Business listing that customers and search engines alike will love.
In this digital landscape, being the first result of an online search is the difference between making a sale or not. You want to be top of mind with ...
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By Lauren White, RCS Editor.
Tesla solar tile systems, model-based estimating and VR headsets had these industry professionals and thought leaders oohing and aahing.
While in New Orleans for the 2022 International Roofing Expo (IRE), members of the Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) gathered to learn how members are utilizing ...
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By Amanda Trusky, JobNimbus.
We’ve made new improvements to our current software and even have a beta in the works for you to try.
Here at JobNimbus, we aim to help contractors accelerate growth in their business by using our software. But to help you grow as a company, we ...
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By Equipter.
How can you use Facebook to gain new clients and expand your business?
With so many social media platforms at your disposal, it can be incredibly beneficial to your roofing business to use them. But how do you utilize them efficiently and which ones are best? Facebook is ...
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By Jeff Guthrie, JobNimbus.
How to meet your deadlines consistently and efficiently so you don’t damage your company’s reputation.
As many project managers know, meeting deadlines on time is no easy feat. While it’s not unreasonable to request an extension, if you do this too often it could hurt the reputation ...
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By Anne Redd, Acculynx.
How you can use customer relationship management (CRM) systems to your company’s advantage.
With only so much time in a day to devote to growing your company, you always want to get the most out of that time. No matter the size of your company, you ...
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By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter.
Learn all about the state of reviews over the last year and how they affect your local business with this handy eBook.
When was the last time you used customer reviews to decide on buying from a business? 65% of consumers have reported that they ...
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By Labor Central.
The user-friendly app that brings roofing contractors and crews together.
If you are on a roofing crew looking for work but find it difficult to get connected with contractors, then look no further. Labor Central is an easy-to-use app that roofing crew members can use to find ...
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Members of the Roofing Technology Think Tank started the week of the 2022 International Roofing Expo by participating in a meetup where they learned about emerging technologies and how they will affect the roofing industry.
Tesla Solar Roofs
The group began its meetup on Monday, January 31 with several presentations. Ken Kelly, ...
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Work smarter, not harder, by automating actions from task creation to email communications.
How do I create an Event-based Automation?
How do I create a Time-based Automation?
Automation Recipes:
How can I get notified if a Form has been completed?
How do I create an Automation to assign a Task based on a Status ...
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Presented live at the IRE expo this February, watch our panel hosted by Jobba Trade Technologies, Optelos and Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. We will show you the future of roofing – focusing on industry training with technology and virtual worlds. You will see how you can utilize advanced drone imagery, ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
In an upcoming RLW learn about what software automation is and how it can revolutionize your roofing business.
RoofersCoffeeShop® has made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and construction industries to learn how they want, when they want, where they want with ...
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By JobNimbus.
How to tell if your company could benefit from the use of project management and customer relationship management software.
There once was a time when all it took to complete a contracting job was a pen and some paper. Now, with how competitive the roofing industry is, using ...
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By IKO.
From measuring roofs to calculating estimates, these roofing contractor apps will help you run your company more efficiently.
While IKO lists costs for the apps below, and we have made efforts to ensure they are accurate as of January 2021, they are subject to change. IKO does not ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
Integrating your data so it’s all in one place is an invaluable puzzle piece in streamlining your business processes.
In a RoofersCoffeeShop® Read, Listen, Watch (RLW™), RCS President Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Steven White, Eugene Zukowski and Scott Keith from Jobba Trade Technologies ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
RT3 member John Kiesel talks about how empowering tech savvy employees to bring technology into your company helps move the industry forward.
Season 3, Episode 7 of the Coffee Conversations podcast celebrates Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3), a group of thought leaders who have ...
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AccuLynx will debut new functionality that will provide even more capabilities for roofing contractors
AccuLynx, the leading provider of all-in-one business management software for roofing contractors, today announced it will unveil major updates to its software at the International Roofing Expo in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 1-3, 2022. These updates will ...
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AccuLynx surpasses SaaS industry guaranteed uptime benchmarks measured by third party infrastructure monitoring providers
AccuLynx, the leading provider of all-in-one business management software for roofing contractors, today announced that its platform exceeded industry standards for SaaS program uptime * over the past twelve months.
AccuLynx surpassed the industry's guaranteed average, establishing our ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
Discover how technology, training and drones are revolutionizing the industry at Imagine Technologies Group’s demonstration at IRE.
Imagine Technologies Group is revolutionizing the ways properties are designed, planned and maintained by providing high-quality drone images, interactive reality-modeling and reports. Through this technology, everyone involved ...
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By HOVER.
Read about how Benson Property’s experience using HOVER benefitted customers and contractors alike.
Benson Property was started by Anne Benson and her husband to help homeowners navigate storm damage. Today the Minnesota business is successful as ever, providing an exceptional experience for every kind of storm from blizzards ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
25 processes built into Jobba software that will help you quickly and easily streamline your operations.
Do you want to transform your service department into a profit center? Of course you do! All it takes is the right kind of software to see consistent ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
Save on manpower by obtaining powerful tech that helps you work smarter.
Roofing contractors are still adapting to the challenges of 2020 as they enter 2022, facing material shortages, price increases and lack of labor (not to mention an ongoing pandemic). Luckily, the roofing industry ...
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This acquisition further enables Foundation to provide software and services that align and strengthen contractors back-office operations.
Foundation Software, LLC — provider of America’s #1 construction back-office solutions — has announced the acquisition of Estimating Edge, developer of The EDGE™ commercial construction estimating, project management tracking and takeoff software.
This acquisition further ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
How integrating your data gives you valuable insight to streamline your business processes.
In this RoofersCoffeeShop® original Read, Listen, Watch (RLW™), RCS President Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Steven White, Eugene Zukowski and Scott Keith from Jobba Trade Technologies to talk about how contractors ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
This RT3 webinar shows you how Imagine Technologies drone-captured data makes roof assessments and take offs easier.
Learn the story behind Imagine Technologies Group and their drone-based inspection technology in Roofing Technology Think Tank’s (RT3) new Tech Talk video.
Born out of ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
Use coupon code RCS10 to save 10% on any OneClick Code Plan and start automating today.
In case you didn’t know, using manual systems to gather building code information is an outdated system that is costing you time and money. As a contractor, you know ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
John Kenney, John Kiesel and Kerrick Willis explain why aerial imagery is the future of commercial roofing.
Optelos, Imagine Technologies Group and Cotney Attorneys and Consultants have come together to bring the most cutting-edge roofing inspection technology to the commercial roofing industry. Optelos allows for ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
Connect all of your software so that it is one place.
In this RoofersCoffeeShop® original Read, Listen, Watch RLW™, RCS President Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Steven White, Eugene Zukowski and Scott Keith from Jobba Trade Technologies to discuss how contractors can unify their data ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
Heidi J. Ellsworth and John Kenney explore how to use podcasts to elevate the marketing of your company and promote your expertise in the industry.
By the end of this 40-minute webinar, you’ll want to create multimedia content for yourself! In a special RCS ...
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Harness has worked with customers over a three-year period to add exciting new features and an improved look & feel to the app that was already loved by the field.
Harness Software announced today that it is launching a new version of its much-loved safety app for contractors. Dubbed by the ...
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By Danielle Basch, Leap.
Leap makes the Inc. Magazine list of booming private companies with revenue growth of over 700%.
Sales contracting app Leap ranks number 637 on Inc. Magazine’s 2021 list of top 5000 fast-growing private companies in the U.S. The company has had a three-year revenue growth ...
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By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter.
NAVIG8 2021 is a must-attend event for anyone interested in a sneak peek at the future of aerial tech.
Featuring Nearmap partners and guests, 20 plus sessions and 15 plus speakers, NAVIG8 2021 is open to everyone interested in the latest aerial technology innovations. At ...
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Jobba releases multiple new tools and feature enhancements.
Jobba, the roofing industry’s leading software provider, recently added a number of new tools and features to its platform. Updates include new API connections, scheduling, estimating and accounting advancements that enhance the already robust platform. Jobba is committed to ...
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Award-winning software, AccuLynx, receives another recognition solidifying its position as the #1 roofing software.
AccuLynx, the leading cloud-based business management software for roofing contractors, announced today that it has been named a Top Performer on Capterra's Roofing Software Shortlist. This ranking emerges from a directory list of over 60 construction-related software ...
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Roofers have heard it all when it comes to digital roof measurement tools: Save time, save money and spare the roofer an unnecessary trip to the roof.
But RoofSnap was designed by a roofer for other roofers and has additional features even roofing contractors may be surprised to learn about. And ...
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JobNimbus has seen improvement in many areas throughout the last three years leading to greater revenue success.
Inc. magazine revealed today that JobNimbus is No. 543 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.
The list represents a unique look at the most successful ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
Learn how to solve jurisdiction and building code problems in this Roofing Road Trips episode with OneClick Code.
In Season 3, Episode 40 of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Garrett Kurtt, CEO and founder of OneClick Code and Jessi West Gunteski, OneClick ...
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AccuLynx roofing software is recognized among the most powerful platforms with payment features.
Digital.com, a leading independent review website for small business online tools, products, and services, has announced AccuLynx among the best roofing software companies of 2021. The top solutions were selected based on core features.
Experts at Digital.com evaluated platforms ...
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By Nearmap.
Conduct accurate worksite surveys from any connected device with a high-resolution aerial content stack from Nearmap.
Get the technology that optimizes your workflow. Identify construction site characteristics, conduct measurements or view infrastructure all with a click.
Your company is based in California but wants ...
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By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter.
Do you feel bogged down by the endless chain of software applications? Are you frustrated by the inefficiency of your current systems?
In this RoofersCoffeeShop® original Read, Listen, Watch RLW™, RCS President Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Steven White, Eugene Zukowski and Scott Keith ...
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By Kathryn Brill, AccuLynx.
Learn more about the roles that roofing technology played to prepare contractors for work throughout the crisis.
COVID-19 made 2020 a tough year for everyone, but the roofing industry was faced with particularly unique challenges. Restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19 made the entire roofing ...
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By Sheryll Poe, Beacon Building Products.
How working with a distributor offering mobile payment processing can future proof your business and help you manage your financial workload.
As a contractor, you always need to be looking to how future technologies are changing so you can place your business ahead of ...
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By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter.
Learn how to address current marketplace changes for an easy leg up against the competition.
With the Read, Listen, Watch (RLW) initiative, RoofersCoffeeShop® has made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and construction industries to learn how they want. Whether you want ...
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By HomeAdvisor powered by Angi.
Detailed social media marketing tips and how to use social media to win more jobs.
As a contractor you are an invaluable resource for home improvement, social media can help you share this expertise with the world. Social media provides the opportunity for you ...
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By Kathryn Brill, AccuLynx.
Tips on how to approach online trade shows so you can take full advantage of the opportunities available.
Usually, this time of the year for roofing professionals means packed exhibition halls and product demonstrations, but with the pandemic restrictions still in mind, many organizations within ...
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Integration with SRS distribution results in record order increases.
AccuLynx, the leading cloud-based roofing business management software for contractors, announced today that their integration with SRS Distribution has resulted in a record increase in digital orders placed through AccuLynx.
Contractor adoption of the integration has led to an overall increase in ...
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Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) is a consortium of thought leaders exploring technology for the roofing industry. The RT3 Podcast series highlights emerging and disruptive solutions that help build the professionalism and appeal of the roofing industry. Listen to these captivating podcasts and subscribe!
Check out RT3 by visiting their ...
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By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.
John Kenney’s forum is a great place to ask questions and discuss insights into technology in the industry.
The Operations Technology Talk Forum is a great place to talk with peers and experts; it's a lovely online community to learn and discuss technology in ...
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By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter.
You don’t have to be a tech expert to implement simple digital tools into your business.
In today’s world, the work of a roofing contractor is increasingly digital. Over the past few years, contractors have been making the transition towards utilizing technology, however, many ...
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Nearly half of installers named LG Solar as the most requested brand of panel manufacturer.
The top choice for solar panels among U.S. solar installers is LG Electronics, according to a survey just released by EnergySage, a leading online comparison-shopping marketplace for rooftop solar, solar financing, energy storage and community solar.
Nearly ...
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The 25-minute educational sessions on training, new tools and ideas for roofing professionals to grow their businesses are now available on-demand.
Attracting more than 4,200 expo booth visits, the Owens Corning Virtual Business Building Day on Thursday, April 7, offered roofers a day of travel-free training, new tools and ideas to ...
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By Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
If you’re like most people, you may resist trying new technology.
But, whether it’s the GPS on your smartphone or the streaming service you enjoy at home, you have to admit that sometimes technology makes your life easier.
The same is true on the job. Your first reaction ...
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By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter.
Join SureCoat Systems Live for training, Q&As, product information and so much more!
In a recent video posted on the SureCoat Systems FaceBook Page, Jeff, Monique and Jesse announced that SureCoat Systems will begin an ongoing Facebook Live series where they will take questions from ...
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By AccuLynx.
Roofing CRMs increase productivity and efficiency by streamlining everyday processes and keeping you in contact with your network.
If you’re like most roofers, selling more jobs, increasing profits and expanding product offerings are at the top of your 2021 business goals. Boosting productivity and taking on ...
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Seamless integration with Beacon PRO+ provides commercial customers with problem-solving solutions.
Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announced today a partnership with Estimating Edge, a trusted provider of detailed construction measurements of materials and labor, estimating and project management software. The partnership includes a seamless integration of The EDGE™ estimating tool and the EDGE ...
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CertainTeed StreakFighter® for Algae Resistance
StreakFighter® provides reliable, long-term protection against the unsightly black streaks caused by algae formation. Featuring copper-infused surface granules that possess natural anti-algae properties, StreakFighter works to ...
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From business owners to salespeople to production crews to office staff, there are a lot of roles that are essential to keeping your roofing company operational. So, shouldn't you have a software application that supports every area of your business?
Jobba's roofing software offers a number of features and functionality that ...
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By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter.
When it comes to software, no one size fits all. Learn how Jobba is creating software solutions for every contractor.
In this RoofersCoffeeShop® special, Drive Your Own Software Solution! Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS partner, chats with Eugene Zukowski of Jobba Trade Technologies to discuss what ...
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By Store Share Access.
Planning, managing and scheduling roofing tasks has become a lot more effective and easier with SSA.
In this era of cut-throat competition, every roofing business is striving to do more and achieve more. The “online calendar” feature available in Store Share Access (SSA) has caught the fancy of ...
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By Store Share Access.
Cutting-edge and flexible systems like Store Share Access can be easily customized to meet the specific needs of any business in the roofing industry.
At Store Share Access, sometimes our biggest competitors are not the rival software products, but the internal IT staff and individual software developers. Most ...
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By Karen Edwards, RT3.
Learn why marketing technology should be one of your top priorities and how to implement it into your day-to-day operations.
This is the time of year for goal setting and business preparation. Nearly all companies include closing more sales in their growth goal plans for 2021, ...
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Discover why roofers prefer roofing software over any other business management solution
There are plenty of software options on the market that are designed to help business owners keep operations moving. But not all of them are created equal. After all, it wouldn’t make sense for a marketing company to use ...
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A worker safety task force works with university to further VR technology in roofing.
The Roofing Alliance, the foundation of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), celebrating its 25th year, is funding a research program through Mississippi State University (MSU) for virtual reality and safety research. A team from MSU ...
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Why choose ADESO Self-Adhered Technology?
ADESO Technology is the most innovative self-adhered bitumen waterproofing product available in the industry.
Polyglass Velociflex Video
How to install ADESO self-adhered membrane?
Polyglass offers the best practice and installation instructions ...
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By Nearmap.
A sleepy suburb turned vibrant community utilizes Nearmap to better understand how their properties will develop over time.
Seven miles north of Boston, Massachusetts, sits Melrose, a town that has undergone massive changes over the last few years. What was once a suburb of empty nesters, Melrose ...
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By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter.
Learn from two Estimating EDGE leaders about the most important considerations when deciding between estimating software.
Estimating software is an incredible technological tool that contractors can utilize to eliminate incorrect data and human error while increasing efficiency and overall data accuracy. Because estimating software plays a vital ...
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By Heidi J. Ellsworth, HJE Consulting.
Maintaining personal relationships and closing deals using digital technology in the “new normal.”
This issue of Western Roofing Magazine falls a couple of months after the society changing COVID-19 pandemic changed our world. It has been a crazy time with sheltering in, social distancing ...
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By Jobba Trade Technologies.
Four ways that investing in Jobba can help you reach your business goals.
There are many considerations that come with the decision to invest in a business management software like Jobba. Choosing the best software includes weighing the cost against the value and learning how to implement the ...
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JobNimbus is excited to announce their integrated partnership with EagleView, the leading measurement solution in roofing and solar.
The integration increases efficiency as you can now order your EagleView directly through JobNimbus. You will then receive a complete report right back in your JobNimbus, under your client's account.
The new integration ...
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Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) roofing contractor member Wendy Marvin, Matrix Roofing & Home Solutions and RT3 Executive Director Karen Edwards will be Heidi J. Ellsworth’s guests for a Coffee Conversation all about technology in roofing. RT3 has been leading the industry in thought leadership since 2016, bringing roofing ...
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Software companies that focus on Best of Breed, fix problems and provide very specific solutions for success.
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 ...
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EagleView customers count on post-event imagery for recovery efforts.
EagleView, a leading technology provider of aerial imagery, data analytics and GIS solutions for government, construction and insurance has received its first post-event images following Hurricane Zeta. As soon as weather conditions permitted, EagleView’s fixed-wing aircraft were in the air capturing ultra-high-resolution ...
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Contrary to popular belief, Jobba isn't like other roofing software providers on the market.
It's a complete roofing software solution that follows a contractor-driven development approach—meaning we create the tools roofers like you tell us they need to successfully run their business.
So how does this approach separate ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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By Joe Keller, Triangle Building Company.
One of the key traits that all successful companies have is organization, and JobNimbus delivers.
Organization applies to all facets of your business: front office, back office, sales team and production. If you’re not running as a highly organized, fine-tuned machine, you’re not only missing out ...
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By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter.
Longtime EDGE employees discuss the rapid advancement in software technology and why every contractor should use EDGE for better customer and sales relations.
Karen Edwards, the editor at RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS), recently spoke with Joe Pettit and Mike Mouw of Estimating EDGE software about the technological advancements in ...
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By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor.
TAMKO teams up with Lead Scout to help contractors target their marketing efforts and win more jobs.
Lead Scout is an easy-to-use canvassing app that lets your sales team hyper-focus on homeowners and the issues you see with their roof.
Here is how it works:
Use the mobile ...
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By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor.
We walk through x-ray machines, sensors at grocery stores and now sanitation cubes?
As vaccines for the coronavirus continue to be developed and put into clinical trials, companies are doing their part to find solutions to keep people safe and help stop the spread of COVID-19 ...
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By EagleView.
Advocate Construction shares how EagleView helped them grow from a two-man partnership to a thriving business serving six major U.S. markets.
Co-owner and president of Advocate Construction, Doug Cooper, said EagleView allowed them to “scale their business.” The Illinois-based company was founded in Glendale, Illinois by Doug and his partner ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor.
The future of construction is wearable technology.
Remember those out-of-this-world gadgets featured in “Back to the Future II,” set in 2020, like auto-dry jackets, AR glasses and voice-activated tech? While we might not have time-travelling cars and power-lacing sneakers yet, we watch movies in 3D, ...
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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 ...
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By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor.
If you're employees aren't involved in the process, you might have a harder time implementing the solution.
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 ...
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By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter.
The website features an updated layout and enhanced navigation system accessible on all devices.
The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) announced they’re launching a redesigned polyiso website. The website features an updated layout and more content about polyiso’s versatile, high-performance insulation achievements suitable for ...
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By Equipter.
The right roofing technology tools can create limitless opportunities for business growth.
Growing your business takes time. But you can speed up that process by taking advantage of today’s technology that works in your favor. Many tools are available to help you streamline scheduling, enhance sales presentations, increase production and ...
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By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor.
The ability to work remotely has become more important than ever.
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 their ...
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The platform streamlines end-to-end selling experience with integrated tools and resources.
GAF, North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, introduced a comprehensive, digital selling platform for contractors called GAF Project. Integrating a range of tools from lead management to payments, the end-to-end offering enables contractors to customize a consistent selling experience ...
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It's important that any software be able to grow with your business.
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 their businesses. Over the next ...
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By Mike Davis, East Fork Roofing.
This roofing company in Reno, Nevada made the switch to this model three years ago with much success.
Editor’s note: The following is a guest blog from RT3 member and owner of East Fork Roofing, Mike Davis. It’s a deep dive and a how-to article to ...
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Digitizing Your Sales Process
Going paperless is something that gets thrown around a lot, but at Leap we truly believe that #PaperSucks! It’s no secret that companies that have embraced technology gradually over the past 10-15 years are better positioned to make it through industry changes, like the one we are ...
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FiberTite provides operational security globally to the world’s most powerful brands. Our innovative, high performance coated membrane has a unique, four layer technology providing puncture, chemical and ponding water resistance. Our FiberTite Technical Representatives are close to the product on a daily basis and are revered as some ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor.
Now, more than ever, technology is the key to staying competitive and working safely.
Every one of us has had to change the way we do business during the coronavirus pandemic. With roofing being an essential business, many contractors are scrambling to find the right tools ...
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By Lauren White.
This easy-to-use app can save you time, money, and headaches.
Not only am I learning about roofing and the technical terms associated with it through working as a freelance writer for RoofersCoffeeShop®, but I’m learning what it takes to manage a roofing company. I’ve grown up in the ...
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Commercial construction subcontractors can better manage the sales to bid process.
Estimating Edge, a trusted provider of professional estimating and takeoff software and Followup CRM, a powerful CRM software designed for the construction industry, announced the integration between their software tools.
Followup CRM will include a direct connection in the EDGE™ Estimator ...
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GiddyUp software to play a key role in the SRS growth strategy.
CutterCroix, LLC ("CutterCroix") announced today that SRS Distribution, Inc. ("SRS"), one of the largest and fastest-growing building products distributors in the United States, has selected CutterCroix's GiddyUp web-based software to manage their commercial division's take-off process.
"Commercial roofing sales is ...
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New upgrade to Renoworks visualizer on TAMKO.com is powered by EagleView® and offers reduced rates and no subscription needed for measurements and modeling to close deals without a home visit
Today, TAMKO Building Products LLC launches new measurement and 3D modeling technology on its website to offer contractors and dealers solutions ...
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Legal Updates, Connecting with Community & Special Message from NRCA Chairman of the Board Nick Sabino
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RCS Influencer Michelle Boykin says that now is the time to use technology to your advantage.
The most important thing that we were able to do at Rackley Roofing is to try to keep everything as normal as we can for everyone. We are fortunate to be in an area where ...
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RT3 panelists: Ryan Groth (Sales Transformation Group), Michelle Boykin (Rackley Roofing), Steve Little (KPost Roofing Company), Karen Edwards (RT3), Anna Anderson (Art Unlimited), and Ken Kelly (Kelly Roofing) discuss key components to virtualizing your company effectively.
If you missed the first webinar in the series, you can watch the ...
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By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor.
Smart Drain helps building owners proactively manage their roofs.
In this Roofing Roadtrips with Heidi podcast, she talks with Tremco’s Ashley Cooper, Knovi Monitoring Technology product manager, to learn more about the innovative Knovi Smart Drain. Having worked for several years as the service manager for ...
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