Technology
The digital tools reshaping construction project management
By Dave Chapman, Estimating Edge. Why contractors are turning to apps to stay ahead of costly delays and mistakes. In construction, small miscommunications can turn into big delays — and bigger losses. From shifting deadlines to changing budgets, keeping everyone aligned on a jobsite is a constant battle. But what if the ...
Seeing is believing: Turning customer uncertainty into confidence
By Renoworks. Harnessing the power of visualization to help homeowners make faster, more confident decisions. When it comes to home renovations, imagination can be a homeowner’s biggest hurdle. The vision might be grand, but the uncertainty of the final outcome often slows decision-making, delays projects and leaves customers second-guessing their choices. Major ...
Get more leads with the right pricing
By Dani Sheehan. With Instant Roofer’s lead pricing optimization, you name your price per lead based on your current budget. You now have the power to control how many leads you receive by setting your own pricing. With Instant Roofer’s priority exclusive leads, you get: The ability to define your service area, or ...
From the ground up
By Jesse Sanchez. A leader in post-fabrication finishing shares insights on craftsmanship, AI and the future of production. Fifteen years ago, Everette Hickman stepped into the coatings industry as a general laborer. Today, he plays a pivotal role in business development at Finishing Dynamics, a company known for its expertise in post-fabrication ...
More than just service management
By Dani Sheehan. Dataforma provides a complete solution to help contractors grow, adapt and succeed in managing their business operations. While many service management tools promise efficiency, many of them fall short of delivering a truly integrated solution. Contractors frequently find themselves using multiple disconnected platforms to track work orders, manage customer ...
Master roof pitch measurements like a pro
By RoofScope. A new must-have tool for roofing pros — right in the Scope app. Every roofer knows that pitch matters. It’s the difference between an easy install and a logistical headache, between a smooth supplier delivery and an unexpected roadblock. But getting an accurate pitch measurement hasn’t always been easy — ...
Take your company to new heights!
By Emma Peterson. Featuring integrations with a variety of industry-leading programs and tools, Roof Hub helps simplify your ordering process. The roofing industry is a fast-paced space with a heavy day-to-day workload for many business owners. This can make it difficult to balance the tasks of both growing your business and maintaining ...
IKO continues to save contractors time and money
By Emma Peterson. From TPO welding and induction systems to a new app, IKO has their contractors top of mind. While at the International Roofing Expo (IRE), The Coffee Shops™ crew got the chance to sit down with a variety of incredible industry professionals for interviews on our soundstage, sponsored by SRS ...
Get ready for construction season with this great deal
By Emma Peterson. SRS customers have an incredible opportunity to streamline their estimates with a discount on EagleView reports this March. With daffodils springing up from the ground and cherry blossom buds ready to burst with color, spring is just around the corner. And with spring comes the beginning of the busy ...
Overcoming the digital learning curve with Beacon
By Emma Peterson. Learn how to save time and money with the Beacon Pro+ platform. In a recent Read Listen Watch® (RLW), Gabriela Fornino of Beacon Building Products stopped by to chat with Karen Edwards about eCommerce and utilizing digital management tools in the roofing industry. These types of management tools and ...
