Technology
Technology is Keeping Business Moving Forward
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 ...
Gain a Competitive Advantage With Roofing Software
By Jobba Trade Technologies. Staying ahead of the competition is key in the roofing industry. With so many competing businesses, it’s important to stay informed about the different resources available to give you an advantage in your market. Roofing technology is innovative and ever evolving and finding the right roofing software can ...
Reach Your Goals With Jobba
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 ...
Software Solutions for Specialty Trade Contractors
By Adam Oaks, Estimating Edge. Choose a technology solution that was built for your trade. Construction project management software is a great tool with many options for general contractors and owners. However, if you are a specialty trade contractor (subcontractor), you may find that these solutions aren’t quite designed to fit your ...
Q10: Is the Software Best of Breed?
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 ...
Get the Job Done Virtually with SkyMeasure
By SkyMeasure, a division of Core Logic. During uncertain times, SkyMeasure can help you get the job done safely. According to CoreLogic® research, Hurricane Delta caused an estimated $0.8 to $1.5 billion in damage due to wind and storm surge, followed by Hurricane Zeta with an estimated $2.5 - $4 billion in ...
Q9: Will the Software Fit Our Budget?
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 ...
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 ...
