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The Roofing Industry Must Keep Up With Ever-Evolving Technology
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 ...
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. ...
Why Technology is the Answer to Recovery for Roofing Contractors
By Karen L. Edwards, RT3. Contractors are rapidly adopting new technologies that will help their business be leaner, more efficient and profitable. Many of us thought the coronavirus pandemic would be a thing of the past by now, right? It's going to be with us for awhile so contractors must think ...
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 ...
Prepare Your Business and Job Sites for Virtual Inspections With These Tips
By Justin Finneran, CertainTeed. Virtual inspections are becoming commonplace, especially as COVID-19 continues to be an issue. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, contractors and builders alike have been forced to adjust to taking many precautions, including virtual inspections. As we continue to maneuver through life with COVID-19 and the ever-changing ...
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 ...
Q4: Does it Fit the Roofing Company’s Employees, Processes or Workflow?
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 ...
Q3: Is the Software Scalable and Does it Allow Employees to Work Remotely?
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 ...
