Technology
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. ...
Impulsando el cambio: El papel de la IA en las operaciones y el liderazgo
Por The Coffee Shops. Líderes de la industria exploraron cómo la inteligencia artificial está transformando las operaciones de la cadena de suministro, acelerando su adopción y redefiniendo la cultura laboral. Nota del editor: Este artículo fue escrito por ChatGPT con base en las notas de Karol Weyman a partir ...
AI and automation: Revolutionizing metal construction and manufacturing
By The Coffee Shops™. Technology isn’t just changing today’s workflows — it’s laying the foundation for a smarter, more efficient future in metal construction and manufacturing. At the Metal Construction Association (MCA) 2026 Winter Meeting, Denver Riggleman, founder of RIIG Technology and former U.S. Congressman, delivered a compelling talk on ...
Why instant roof quotes are essential for contractors
By Roofle. A seamless quoting experience can turn casual visitors into committed customers when it is designed and deployed with precision. Implementing instant online roof quotes has become one of the fastest ways to win trust and drive action in the roofing industry. ROOFLE is showing just how powerful such ...
Data-driven roofing: Using technology to track and extend roof life
By Cotney Consulting Group. A well-managed roof isn’t just luck; it’s the result of paying attention to the correct details, at the right time, with the right tools. For a lot of roofers' careers, roofing decisions were made with clipboards, Polaroids and gut instinct. You walked the roof, took a few ...
The roof is now a commodity
By Adam Sand, Roofing Business Partner. Technology democratizes consumption and commoditizes production. If you're the best in the world, you get to do it for everyone. Google is measuring what matters Google is quietly asking its users a straightforward question: is roofing a commodity? To be clearer, they are actually asking its ...
The state of AI in distribution: Insights from SRS Distribution’s CTO
By The Coffee Shops. AI is poised to superpower humans and companies alike. Editor’s note: This article was written by Copilot based on Karen L. Edwards’ notes from summit presentations. SRS CTO Cory Gundberg delivered an insightful presentation on the transformative potential of AI in the distribution industry at the ...
Majority of contractors are already seeing increased efficiency from AI adoption, ServiceTitan industry report reveals
Contractors favor frictionless tools - 59% of survey respondents using AI adopt AI features already built into the doftware they use every day. ServiceTitan, the software platform that powers the trades, today released its first annual industry report focusing on AI in the Skilled Trades. The report surveyed over 1,000 contractors ...
Driving change: AI’s role in operations and leadership
By The Coffee Shops. Industry leaders explored how artificial intelligence is transforming supply chain operations, accelerating adoption and reshaping workplace culture. Editor’s note: This article was written by ChatGPT based on Karol Weymans’ notes from summit presentations. Artificial intelligence is reshaping the supply chain. At the recent SRS Distribution x ...
ServiceCon 2026 set to raise the bar
By Jesse Sanchez. From big wins in 2025 to bold goals for 2026, the service and maintenance side of the roofing industry is gaining momentum. Service and maintenance have long been the unsung heroes of the roofing industry, but that’s changing fast. At the heart of this evolution is ServiceCon, ...
