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Roofing Technology

Gecko, NAES Introduce StratoSight AI-Powered Roofing Assessments

September 3, 2025

AI and robotics company Gecko and NAES Corporation have launched StratoSight, an AI-powered inspection platform using drones to determine the status of roofs and rooftop equipment.

Technology

Renoworks AI Tools Drive Growth for Roofing Manufacturers

LeadPOD and AI Design Assistant deliver better-qualified leads and higher close rates in roofing.

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 3, 2025

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Roofing manufacturers utilize Renoworks’ AI-powered solutions to capture qualified leads, increase sales conversions, and expand recurring revenue through data-driven homeowner insights.

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Roofing Technology and Safety

The Digitalization of Safety in Commercial Roofing

Technological advancements like AI and smart PPE systems are transforming how roofing companies and jobsite safety managers protect their workforce.

Christian Connolly

August 29, 2025

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New technology helps solve traditional safety headaches that every roofing contractor has experienced.

Mid-Year Outlook

Tariffs, Talent and Tech: The New Rules of Roofing Consolidation

As 50% steel and copper duties squeeze margins, PE-led roofers lean on digital tools and workforce programs to protect high-multiple valuations

Bryan Gottlieb

August 27, 2025

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Energetic private equity firms have snapped up a U.S. roofing platform every 48 hours so far in 2025 despite tariffs and labor gaps.

Distributor News

SRS Distribution Hosts AI Innovation Summit

One-day event dedicated to advancing the conversation around artificial intelligence's impact on distribution

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 26, 2025

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The one-day summit will convene a select group of C-suite executives, technologists, and industry leaders to discuss the next phase of AI integration within the enterprise.

Technology News

New AI System Predicts Storm Damage to Commercial Roofs

TeamCraft Roofing's 2026 launch aims to transform property managers from reactive responders to strategic storm preparers

Roofing Contractor Staff

August 15, 2025

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TeamCraft Roofing announces ShelterGuard.AI, an AI-powered platform launching in 2026 that helps property managers proactively monitor weather impacts on commercial roofs.

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Oficios Especializados

Departamento de Trabajo Anuncia un Fondo de Capacitación de $30 Millones para los Oficios Especializados

El programa de subvenciones prioriza los oficios especializados, la construcción naval y el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral en la manufactura avanzada

Tanja Kern

August 7, 2025

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El Departamento de Trabajo anuncia $30 millones en subvenciones para que las agencias estatales se asocien con empleadores en programas de capacitación en oficios, construcción naval e industrias emergentes.

Skilled Trades

Labor Department Announces $30M Skills Training Fund for Trades

Grant program prioritizes skilled trades, shipbuilding, and advanced manufacturing workforce development

Tanja Kern

August 7, 2025

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The Department of Labor announces $30 million in grants for state agencies to partner with employers on skills training in trades, shipbuilding, and emerging industries.

Roofing Technology

How AI Is (and Isn’t) Impacting Roofing Jobs

Microsoft study shows blue-collar roofing jobs are safe, but office jobs are at risk

Chris Gray

August 5, 2025

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A new study from Microsoft shows artificial intelligence isn't about to replace roofing laborers, but sales and administrative jobs are vulnerable to AI.