Technology
Selling in the Digital Age
By TAMKO Building Products Digital tools make it possible to continue to sell without meeting face-to-face. Many contractors have stopped going door-to-door or meeting with customers in-person due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and social distancing requirements. However, current digital technology provides contractors the means to continue selling and stay safe. ...
Rooftop Technology Alerts You When Drains are Clogged
By Ashley Cooper, Tremco. Tremco is a leader in the industry, so it is no surprise they are bringing another new technology to our rooftops. We live in a world that is virtual, we shop, bank, and even monitor our homes from our mobile devices. So why not use technology to ...
Q8: Does the Software Company Have a History in the Industry?
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 ...
EagleView, Skydio Partner to Provide Autonomous Drone Technology for Better Property Inspections
Exclusive partnership leverages AI to boost virtual property inspection quality while lowering costs. EagleView, a leading technology provider of aerial imagery, data analytics and GIS solutions today announced an exclusive property inspection partnership with Skydio, a leading U.S drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight technology for automated residential roof ...
Adopting Technology that Makes Sense for Roofing
September 30, 2020 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 ...
Hurricane Laura: Before and After the Catastrophe
By Nearmap. Aerial imagery aids in recovery efforts for industries and public safety officials. Nearmap planes were in the air shortly after Hurricane Laura passed along the Texas and Louisiana border. Aircraft were placed strategically outside of a known impact zone, capturing high-resolution aerial imagery before and after the catastrophe. ...
Q6: Does the Software Company Offer Knowledgeable Support Teams, Training and Service?
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Support can make or break a software platform. 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 few months, we are ...
Q5: Does the Software Company Have Experience in Commercial Roofing?
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. If they don't understand the intracicies of commercial roofing, it's likely not the best fit. 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 ...
EagleView Customers Receive Post-Storm Images to Aid in Recovery Efforts
EagleView imagery is an essential tool for first responders, insurance carriers and construction contractors. 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 Laura. As soon as weather conditions permitted, EagleView's fixed-wing aircraft were in ...
Why You Should be Measuring Roofs Remotely - Especially Now
By EagleView. Save time and money with consistent and accurate no-contact property measurements derived from high-resolution aerial imagery. More than fifty percent of construction businesses have provided their employees with the option to work remotely due to the continued rise of coronavirus cases, in addition to the social distancing guidelines that have ...
