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]]> https://www.roofingcontractor.com/rss/2720-roofing-technology en-us Are AI Agents the Key to Never Missing a Lead? aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) With artificial intelligence built into search engines and social media alike, contractors need to know all their lead funnels are optimized.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102117 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:30:52 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102117-are-ai-agents-the-key-to-never-missing-a-lead Report: Contractors See AI Driving Efficiency Gains A new survey finds most residential contractors view AI as key to efficiency, but adoption remains limited as firms shift toward execution-focused growth strategies.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102082 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102082-report-contractors-see-ai-driving-efficiency-gains OpenbooQ Launches Roofing Platform in Dayton, Ohio 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.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102070 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102070-openbooq-launches-roofing-platform-in-dayton-ohio Roofr Names Dave Zinman Chief Operating Officer Zinman's job is simple: bring in the right customers and keep them.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102050 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102050-roofr-names-dave-zinman-chief-operating-officer How Best Choice Roofing Is Scaling AI Across 80 Locations kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) One billion shingles installed. Now, Best Choice Roofing wants to cut every inefficiency that comes next.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102049 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102049-how-best-choice-roofing-is-scaling-ai-across-80-locations The Home Depot Expands Pro Digital Experience with Latest AI Tools Project Management and AI tools aimed to bridge digital disconnect for contractors. 

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102014 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/102014-the-home-depot-expands-pro-digital-experience-with-latest-ai-tools Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: Westlake Royal aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101971 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:33:02 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101971-roofing-industry-q-and-a-2026-westlake-royal Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: ServiceTitan aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101970 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:54:06 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101970-roofing-industry-q-and-a-2026-servicetitan Eagleview Launches Complete Exterior, Remote-First, 3D Property Intelligence Eagleview will showcase its transformative 3D digital property technology in a live online event on March 12, at 1 p.m. ET. 

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101950 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101950-eagleview-launches-complete-exterior-remote-first-3d-property-intelligence TRUCE Software Secures Series B Funding TRUCE delivers AI-powered real-time alerts and personalized coaching to reinforce safe, high-performance driving habits.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101916 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101916-truce-software-secures-series-b-funding Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: Roofr aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101945 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101945-roofing-industry-q-and-a-2026-roofr Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: Acculynx aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101929 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101929-roofing-industry-q-and-a-2026-acculynx Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: Jobba aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101907 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101907-roofing-industry-q-and-a-2026-jobba Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: Eagleview aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101895 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101895-roofing-industry-q-and-a-2026-eagleview Roofing Industry Q&A 2026: Hover aisnera@bnpmedia.com (Art Aisner) http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101886 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:54:41 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101886-roofing-industry-q-and-a-2026-hover AI In Construction—Transforming Client Acquisition http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101832 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101832-ai-in-constructiontransforming-client-acquisition Roofer Performance, Safety Starts Before the First Shingle See how employee-first, connected telematics help roofing operations reduce distracted driving, improve jobsite visibility, and strengthen safety culture.


]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101770 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101770-roofer-performance-safety-starts-before-the-first-shingle Roofing Contractors Bet on Tech for Growth in 2026

Despite widespread optimism for revenue growth in 2026, most roofing and exterior contractors are struggling with rising costs and tight margins. A new ServiceTitan report finds many are pursuing efficiency gains, but limited adoption of AI tools may be holding productivity—and profitability—back.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101759 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101759-roofing-contractors-bet-on-tech-for-growth-in-2026 ServiceTitan Report Finds AI Rapidly Reshaping the Skilled Trades kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) A survey of more than 1,000 contractors reveals AI is already delivering measurable operational gains across the trades. 

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101651 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101651-servicetitan-report-finds-ai-rapidly-reshaping-the-skilled-trades A Roofing Contractor’s Guide to Smart Devices for 2026 http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101658 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101658-a-roofing-contractors-guide-to-smart-devices-for-2026 TIMEPROOFUSA, MRS Pick ServiceTitan to Fuel Growth http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101629 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:15:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101629-timeproofusa-mrs-pick-servicetitan-to-fuel-growth RT3 Names Nick Zavala as 2025 Innovator of the Year Serving as brand president of Maryland-based American Home Contractors, Zavala earned RT3's annual award for innovations that helped streamline operations for his company.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101615 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:30:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101615-rt3-names-nick-zavala-as-2025-innovator-of-the-year Roofr, ABC Supply Launch Integrated Measurement Reports Roofr and ABC Supply are teaming up to provide a more seamless process to ABC Supply associates and their customers to order Roofr Measurement Reports with new integration into myABCsupply.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101601 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101601-roofr-abc-supply-launch-integrated-measurement-reports Dear Anna: Why are Videos Essential in Marketing? In the latest “Dear Anna” podcast, marketing expert Anna Anderson breaks down how contractors can leverage video to capture attention, boost SEO and communicate authenticity — all while keeping content short, strategic and effective.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101580 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101580-dear-anna-why-are-videos-essential-in-marketing The Home Depot Launches AI-Powered Blueprint Takeoffs Tool 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.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101582 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101582-the-home-depot-launches-ai-powered-blueprint-takeoffs-tool Software, Business Sales, and Managing Backlogs RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney discusses a balanced roadmap to align safety accountability with true jobsite control for contractors.]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101566 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:05:49 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101566-software-business-sales-and-managing-backlogs Netic AI for Roofing Receives $23M in Series B Funding A tech company focused on developing AI solutions for industries like roofing has raised $23 million in Series B funding, which will go toward expanding its AI platform's capabilities and scaling its team.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101559 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101559-netic-ai-for-roofing-receives-23m-in-series-b-funding Can AI Smart Glasses Make Roof Inspections Safer, Faster? kernt@bnpmedia.com (Tanja Kern) A new AI-enabled smart eyewear system lets field technicians document work, run checklists, and share job updates using voice commands.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101551 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 09:30:00 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101551-can-ai-smart-glasses-make-roof-inspections-safer-faster Solving the Claims Bottleneck in Roofing http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101549 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:59:15 -0500 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101549-solving-the-claims-bottleneck-in-roofing AccuLynx Launches New Analytics, Mobile Solutions AccuLynx's latest updates include a new enterprise-grade analytics solution and mobile estimation tools in its Field App, as well as enhancements to organizing and tracking data and calendar integrations.

]]> http://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101500 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101500-acculynx-launches-new-analytics-mobile-solutions