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Home » estimating

Articles Tagged with ''estimating''

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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?
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Data and Roof Inspection
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.
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Jack Rubinger
June 17, 2026
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The Smartest Roof Inspections Start Before Anyone Leaves the Ground.


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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 is Vice President of STC Safety & Risk Management in Frisco, Texas.
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. 


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Technology News

OpenbooQ Launches Roofing Platform in Dayton, Ohio

Co-founder Salyers named co-CEO
Roofing Contractor
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.


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Forging Success with Financing

Use These Tips to Turn Roof Financing from a Sales Obstacle into a Competitive Advantage
Jonathan Sagner is Senior Sales Director at Figure Lending
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.
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Bradley RATHJEN
2026 Young Guns

Hands-on Experience and Digital Fluency

Young Gun Bradley Rathjen
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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.
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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
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.


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How a Repair-First Approach Can Lower Costs and Improve Hurricane Recovery

Rethinking Roof Claims in a High-Cost Hurricane Era
Paul Disney is the Chief Product & Technology Officer at itel
Paul Disney
December 19, 2025
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As hurricane seasons grow more expensive and roof claims soar past $30 billion annually, the property insurance industry faces a sustainability challenge. With research showing many damaged roofs can be repaired rather than replaced, adopting a more objective, repair-first mindset—similar to the evolution of windshield claims—could benefit insurers, contractors, and homeowners alike. How roofing contractors can protect margins in a shifting economy.


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Roofing Technology

The Home Depot Launches AI-Powered Blueprint Takeoffs Tool

Pros can generate material lists and estimates for single-family project blueprints
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
November 21, 2025
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The Home Depot's latest AI tool allows Pros to generate accurate quotes on what they need to complete the entire project in a matter of days, all from one source.


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Solving the Claims Bottleneck in Roofing

Insurance claims often leave roofing contractors stuck in months of negotiations, cash flow delays, and disputes. AI-powered estimating platforms are changing that
Curtis Kincaid, Scopeworx
Curtis Kincaid
November 11, 2025
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Insurance claims often leave roofing contractors stuck in months of negotiations, cash flow delays, and disputes. AI-powered estimating platforms are changing that.
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