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Construction Robotics Market Expected to Reach $226 Million by 2025
By Karen L. Edwards for Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3). It is forecast that more than 7,000 construction robots will be in use on sites to handle a variety of construction tasks and demolition work. Construction work has traditionally been a very labor-intensive job. Increasing speed and productivity meant adding additional workers. ...
Aerial Imaging Provides a Look at our Changing Cities and Planet
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Aerial imaging isn’t new, but the technologies behind it are continually improving, bringing increased benefits to communities and businesses around the world. Many roofing contractors use aerial imaging every day in the course of business. It’s used to scope out job sites, to plan for equipment ...
How Tech is Changing the Roofing Industry
By Tim Bruffey, VP of Innovation, Accurence. As tech improves, so do roofers. When we got back from the 2019 International Roofing Expo in Nashville, we got to talking about the ways in which a modern roofing tradeshow reflects the ways the roofing industry has changed over the years. Long story short, ...
5 Ways to Use Time-Based Automations
By Kaili Spear, JobNimbus. Time-based automations are a great way to increase productivity. Change a status automatically after a period of days, send reminders before an appointment, change from one status to another automatically! This is wonderful for re-occurring work or quarterly maintenance. JobNimbus is super excited to now have time-based automations ...
Welcome New Technologies - Digital Transformation is Here to Stay.
By ForceManager. Digitalization is the big challenge of the present, and companies need to embrace the use of new technologies to streamline their processes. Digital transformation is here to stay. Pen and paper reports, printed letters or blueprints made with a triangle and a draftsman’s square are elements of the past. Today, ...
New Desktop Access: Bridging the Gap Between Field and Office
By Trimble. With the new Contractor WorkZone feature, you can now access the app from your desktop computer. When we set out to create Contractor WorkZone, our primary focus was on mobile. How could we impact people in the field the most? We wanted to improve the experience and efficiency of the ...
Want to Inspect Smarter? Introducing GAF Inspection, Powered by Jobba
The exclusive GAF Inspection tool gives roofing contractors the ability to create a complete roof inspection with an easy-to-use cloud-based solution. The GAF Inspection tool can be used for standard roof inspections and for inspections covered by the WellRoof® Guarantee Extension program. It features an intuitive, step-by-step inspection process that follows ...
2019: What’s On the Horizon for Construction Technology
By Trimble. Technological advancements have improved construction efficiencies and increased production. We’re excited to look at the top technology trends that you should be aware of for 2019. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Analytics Despite the construction sector being worth more than $10 trillion a year, it severely lags compared to other industries when it ...
How the Right CRM can Help You Provide the Best Service During Hurricane Season
By Oscar Macia, Cofounder & CEO, ForceManager. Hurricanes have been rough in the US in the past and Matthew, Irma and Michael are examples of storms that caused major damages in areas of Florida and South and North Carolina and Louisiana recently. Many residents in hurricane-prone areas have acknowledged the importance of ...
How Much Time is Paper Costing You?
By Trimble. When it comes to construction profitability, it’s safe to say that time equals money. To put this in perspective, let’s think about all of the hours that go into filling out timecards, driving around town just to drop off a signed contract, and going through every detail of an invoice ...
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