Articles Tagged with ''estimating''

Technology News

AI Use Jumps Among Construction Firms, Houzz Survey Finds

Contractors reporting significant time savings and productivity gains

September 3, 2026

A new Houzz report finds AI adoption surging among construction firms, with contractors reporting significant time savings and productivity gains.

Best of Success Podcast Show

What Insulation and Specialty Contractors Will Learn at ICAA 2026

Tanja Kern

August 28, 2026

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The Insulation Contractors Association of America’s annual convention will spotlight AI-assisted estimating, subcontractor compliance, spray foam safety, contracts and financial health alongside its largest trade show yet.

Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom

How Roofing Contractors are Putting AI to Work

How roofing contractors are using AI to expand their reach and business trajectory.

Jill Bloom

August 21, 2026

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RC Executive Director Jill Bloom reflects on how roofing contractors are using AI to expand their reach and business trajectory.

A computer monitor showing roofing measurements

2026 Roofing Technology Special Section

From Tape Measures to Technology

How Digital Tools Make Metal Roof Takeoffs Less Daunting.

July 8, 2026

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Digital tools are changing the metal roofing process rapidly. Are roofing contractors ready to keep pace?

Roofing Technology

How Data Solves the Hidden Challenges of Rooftop Inspections

The difference between a safe rooftop inspection and a risky one comes down to preparation.

Jack Rubinger

June 17, 2026

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The Smartest Roof Inspections Start Before Anyone Leaves the Ground.

Roofing Safety

Roofing Industry Lacks First Step Safety Standards

Recent fatal incidents show roofers are walking onto unknown roofs without defined safety protocols, often with deadly consequences.

Daniel James

May 1, 2026

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While fall protection on active job sites has improved, the most dangerous moment may come earlier, during first access.

Technology News

OpenbooQ Launches Roofing Platform in Dayton, Ohio

Co-founder Salyers named co-CEO

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 6, 2026

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OpenbooQ launches its direct-to-consumer roofing platform in Dayton, Ohio, appointing a co-CEO as the company begins expanding its AI-driven service model nationwide.

2 hands holding drawn art representing a money bag and a lightbulb

Forging Success with Financing

Use These Tips to Turn Roof Financing from a Sales Obstacle into a Competitive Advantage

Jonathan Sagner

March 6, 2026

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Veteran contractor-turned finance pro Jonathan Sagner draws from his experience in both worlds to boost roofing sales in today’s high-priced environment.

2026 Young Guns

Hands-on Experience and Digital Fluency

Young Gun Bradley Rathjen

Tanja Kern

March 3, 2026

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Being underestimated is Bradley Rathjen's competitive advantage. At 23, the estimator and project manager at Madsen Roofing & Waterproofing in Sacramento, Calif., has learned that when clients doubt you because of your age, there's only one response: become undeniable.

Roofing Suppliers

Richards Building Supply Adds Property Intelligence to CRM

New CRM enhancements integrate EagleView aerial data to streamline measurements, quotes, and ordering in a single platform

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 8, 2026

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Richards Building Supply has launched new property intelligence tools inside its CRM, giving contractors instant access to aerial measurements and imagery to accelerate estimating, bidding, and ordering.

On Demand In this webinar, we'll outline how top contractors are turning every conversation into predictable revenue by coaching every comfort advisor visit, not just the ones a manager rides along on.

Most roofing owners are great at the work. Knowing how to communicate what you do, why it matters, and what sets your business apart is just as important.

This session breaks down the 7 Promotes every roofing owner should know. From your personal story and value proposition to your hiring pitch, each one helps you communicate more clearly with homeowners, employees, and potential hires.

Articles Tagged with ''estimating''

AI Use Jumps Among Construction Firms, Houzz Survey Finds

What Insulation and Specialty Contractors Will Learn at ICAA 2026

How Roofing Contractors are Putting AI to Work

From Tape Measures to Technology

How Data Solves the Hidden Challenges of Rooftop Inspections

Roofing Industry Lacks First Step Safety Standards

OpenbooQ Launches Roofing Platform in Dayton, Ohio

Forging Success with Financing

Hands-on Experience and Digital Fluency

Richards Building Supply Adds Property Intelligence to CRM

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