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Report Shows Contractors Struggle with Implementing Technology
By NRCA. As technology use increases in the construction industry, contractors are struggling regarding how to implement innovations to ensure productivity and profitability, according to gangbox.oncenter.com. JBKnowledge’s 2019 Technology in Preconstruction Report says contractors not only have to find and justify an IT budget but also must research, test and implement new ...
SEO for Roofers: What’s New and What Will Work For You?
By Joe Goldstein, JobNimbus. SEO for roofers isn’t as simple as it used to be. SEO, or search engine optimization, is the process of ranking a website on Google for valuable keywords. When your company shows up first for searches like “commercial roofer in San Diego” or “gutter repair in Milwaukee,” it ...
Changing the Conversation Between Building Owners and Roofing Contractors
August 2, 2019 Find out how GranuLock™ factory-applied granule surfacing, anti-wicking fabric technology and RooF-ID™ are changing the conversations between building owners and roofing contractors. Tremco Roofing is incorporating these technologies and more in their POWERply Endure membranes and roofing systems. Learn about their national certified contractor network and how it ...
Trimble’s Contractor WorkZone Now Offers a Free Subscription Level
By Trimble Contractor WorkZone. As a business, we have one mission -- to provide small contractors with an affordable construction app that increases productivity, enabling businesses to become more profitable. In today’s ever-growing construction industry, business owners are faced with tough decisions like how to pay for the most skilled labor and ...
What is Roofing Software and How Will it Help My Business?
By Sarah Smith, JobNimbus. Understand how roofing software can help you improve efficiency and automate your business. If you’ve recently bought or are thinking about buying roofing software, it's important to know just what roofing software is so you can optimize it and maximize your success. Roofing software is typically a cloud-based program ...
Could Your Team Handle MORE Service Calls?
By Jobba Trade Technologies. Doing things “old school” might need to become a thing of the past. You may be used to writing out service tickets by hand, making copies, then getting them over to your crew, but is this familiar process worth the cost of wasting valuable time? What if your technician ...
Nearmap Unveils Game-Changing Streaming 3-D Online and Previews AI Technology at Navig8
The company is also previewing its groundbreaking AI technology at its customer event, Navig8. Nearmap newest streaming 3-D product - “3-D Viewer and 3-D Export” - democratizes and accelerates access to 3-D imagery with easy-to-use browser application Nearmap has developed AI technology to create new datasets from its high-resolution aerial imagery, allowing ...
Construction Company to Use Robotics to Build Renewable Energy Projects
By Karen L. Edwards, RT3 Think Tank. The robotics will help the company with the struggle to find a large enough labor pool for their projects in remote areas. Built Robotics, a company specializing in making robotic construction equipment, announced that it has partnered with construction firm Mortenson to use their earthmoving ...
Improving Training Through Technology
By Matt Stojak, Accurence. Just a quick glance at a recent hail report would confirm that storm season is in full swing across the nation. This means that roofers everywhere are in a frenzy of hiring to keep up with the increased demand. Hiring might be the easy part, though—far harder is ...
Accelerate Your Roofing Business with Aerial Imagery
By Angela Brewster, Nearmap. In celebration of National Roofing Week, Nearmap shared the Top 10 Ways that aerial imagery has helped transform this busy industry. It’s no secret that roofers have an unsual view of the world on a daily basis. Their ability to see things from a whole new perspective is ...
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