Technology
Why construction is the hardest environment for humanoid robots — And why that won’t stop them
By Cotney Consulting Group. Those who invest now in operational discipline will have options later. Those who do not will find themselves reacting under pressure. In the opening article of this series, we established a simple but essential point: The real question surrounding humanoid robotics in construction is not when the ...
Scanifly becomes the exclusive design platform for CertainTeed® SunStyle® Solar Roofing
This partnership extends CertainTeed's commitment to quality and consistency by giving contractors a faster, more accessible design experience, backed by the accuracy Scanifly is known for. Scanifly, the solar industry's leader in PV design and field operations software, announced today an exclusive partnership with CertainTeed, a Saint-Gobain company and North American ...
AI adoption among the trades
By Jesse Sanchez. With the continuous rise of artificial intelligence, contractors understand the benefit and see promise, but some struggle defining clear paths toward practical, profitable integrations. According to a ServiceTitan report conducted by Thrive Analytics, contractors across multiple trades recognize artificial intelligence (AI) is approaching daily operations but remain ...
Capitalizing on Google’s Shift to Online Estimates
In this Read Listen Watch® webinar, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Austin Rosenbaum (Demand IQ) and Peter Cleveland (Eagleview) to explain a major shift happening in how homeowners find contractors on Google. Google has introduced an “Online Estimates” filter when homeowners search for "Roofing company near me", and nearly 1 ...
Found or Forgotten: How Google’s AI Search Impacts Roofers
In this Read Listen Watch®, Megan Ellsworth sits down with Dan Shurtz, Executive Vice President and Partner at Aletheia Digital, and Nick Knellinger of Eagleview to explore how innovative marketing strategies, unique digital platforms and data-driven campaigns are becoming invaluable assets for roofing contractors who want to lead their markets. ...
Humanoid robotics are coming to construction
By Cotney Consulting Group. Why roofing operations must prepare for automation now. For most roofing contractors, humanoid robotics still sounds like something far off and interesting, maybe even impressive, but not immediately relevant to the realities of running crews, managing risk and protecting margins. That reaction is understandable. Construction has heard ...
AI in roofing estimating: A powerful tool — Not a replacement for experience
By Cotney Consulting Group. AI may change the tools we use, but it doesn’t change what accurate estimating requires. Experience still matters. Professional judgment still matters. There’s no question that AI is finding its way into roofing. You see it in takeoff software, measurement tools, production planning platforms and even proposal ...
Convirtiendo la experimentación en ejecución: Dentro del manual digital de SRS
Por The Coffee Shops. SRS Distribution está impulsando el futuro de la tecnología para techadores con un marco impulsado por IA que transforma la innovación en acción para los contratistas. Nota del editor: Este artículo fue escrito por ChatGPT con base en las notas de Karol Weyman de las ...
El futuro de la IA: De los datos a la acción
Por The Coffee Shops. El cambio de copilotos a compañeros de equipo: desbloqueando la era de los sistemas de acción. Nota del editor: Este artículo fue escrito por ChatGPT con base en las notas de Karol Weyman de las presentaciones del summit. Amit Shah, fundador y CEO de InstaLILY, presentó ...
How AI elevates polymeric materials in architectural design
By Don Browne, Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA). Data-driven design tools increasingly favor materials that deliver durability, efficiency and code compliance. Here at Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA), we know that artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to become a standard component of residential and commercial design workflows in 2026. ...
