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Blueprint for Higher Lead Conversion
In this MetalTalk ™, host Karen Edwards welcomes Dean Curtis to break down the essential blueprint for turning leads into loyal customers. Drawing from real‑world experience in the metal roofing industry, he explores how to navigate the customer pathway—from first contact to closing the deal—with professionalism and consistency. Gain insights ...
The real differentiator: Why SRS built the Digital Success Team
By SRS Distribution. Technology rarely fails because of the tools. It fails because change is hard. Real success comes from building better processes around technology. The value is not just in the platform. It is in elevating how work gets done, eliminating busywork and automating the routine tasks that slow teams down. But ...
Eagleview launches Eagleview Horizon: The agentic AI engine powered by 25+ Years of verified property intelligence
The company that captures nearly every residential and commercial property across the United States is bringing two-plus decades of property intelligence to the Agentic AI revolution to solve the real challenges of working with properties and structures; targeting a $1 trillion+ market across insurance, construction, government and property management. Eagleview, the ...
Where humanoid robotics will enter roofing first — And where they won’t
By Cotney Consulting Group. Robotics do not force change. They expose our readiness. In the first two articles of this series, we established two foundational points. Humanoid robotics is not a distant concept; it represents artificial intelligence moving from digital decision-making into physical execution. We also established that construction — ...
Why construction is the hardest environment for humanoid robots — And why that won’t stop them
By Cotney Consulting Group. Those who invest now in operational discipline will have options later. Those who do not will find themselves reacting under pressure. In the opening article of this series, we established a simple but essential point: The real question surrounding humanoid robotics in construction is not when the ...
Humanoid robotics are coming to construction
By Cotney Consulting Group. Why roofing operations must prepare for automation now. For most roofing contractors, humanoid robotics still sounds like something far off and interesting, maybe even impressive, but not immediately relevant to the realities of running crews, managing risk and protecting margins. That reaction is understandable. Construction has heard ...
AI in roofing estimating: A powerful tool — Not a replacement for experience
By Cotney Consulting Group. AI may change the tools we use, but it doesn’t change what accurate estimating requires. Experience still matters. Professional judgment still matters. There’s no question that AI is finding its way into roofing. You see it in takeoff software, measurement tools, production planning platforms and even proposal ...
AI and automation: Revolutionizing metal construction and manufacturing
By The Coffee Shops™. Technology isn’t just changing today’s workflows — it’s laying the foundation for a smarter, more efficient future in metal construction and manufacturing. At the Metal Construction Association (MCA) 2026 Winter Meeting, Denver Riggleman, founder of RIIG Technology and former U.S. Congressman, delivered a compelling talk on ...
Los techos metálicos: ahora la opción principal en techos comerciales
La durabilidad, sustentabilidad y retorno de inversión impulsan el crecimiento de los techos metálicos global. En las últimas cuatro décadas, se han instalado anualmente más de 2 mil millones de pies cuadrados de techos metálicos en los Estados Unidos. Esa cifra sigue creciendo año tras año, siendo superada solo por los ...
Data-driven roofing: Using technology to track and extend roof life
By Cotney Consulting Group. A well-managed roof isn’t just luck; it’s the result of paying attention to the correct details, at the right time, with the right tools. For a lot of roofers' careers, roofing decisions were made with clipboards, Polaroids and gut instinct. You walked the roof, took a few ...
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