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Drones and the future of claims adjusting
By EagleView. Drone-based technology can revolutionize the insurance industry by allowing claims adjusters to improve their data collection and efficiency. The global insurance market is growing with no sign of stopping. This continual growth places increasing pressure on insurance companies to meet the demand. Complicating this is the predicted ...
Optimize the Roofing Passport program for your projects
By Brendon Studholme, SmartBuild Systems. Get extra training on working with this automated roofing software directly from a SmartBuild Systems support agent. Across the country, more and more companies are integrating the Roofing Passport program into their day-to-day activities. In the field, this system is most frequently used to ...
Find the perfect labor crew with the click of a button!
By Anna Lockhart. In the digital age, it’s no surprise that technologies are advancing at an increasing rate. For the roofing industry, this means a wealth of new and improved resources are available at the tip of your finger! Live from the tradeshow floor at the recent 2024 International ...
Eyes in the sky
By Jonny Suchor. How drones are creating a new era for efficient and safe roof inspections. Drones are revolutionizing how we inspect roof damage, offering a safer, more efficient and highly accurate alternative to traditional manual inspections. Recognizing the importance of maintaining a home’s roof, drones are a critical tool ...
The role of AI in modernizing the construction industry
By Jonny Suchor. Artificial intelligence expert shares his insights into the innovative ways contractors are using this new technology to elevate their businesses. In a recent MetalTalk ™, hosted by Karen Edwards, we dive into the transformative potential of artificial ntelligence (AI) for businesses. In the modern construction industry, learning ...
3 reasons drones are the future for home inspections
By Dani Sheehan. Move away from time-consuming and risky methods of boots-on-the-roof inspections and see how drone technology can improve your everyday business operations. If science fiction movies have taught us anything, it’s that technology is the future. Where they have it slightly wrong, however, is usually in these movies, ...
Unified Steel™ Introduces New Material List Generator at International Roofing Expo
Intuitive online tool quickly generates a list of materials and quantities needed for ease in estimating and ordering roofing products. Westlake Royal Building Products™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), introduced today an all new Material List Generator exclusively for Unified Steel™, a premium brand of Westlake Royal’s Roofing Solutions. The ...
Adapting labor recruitment for the digital age
By Emma Peterson. Learn how digital tools can reduce friction in finding work or recruiting work crews. In Season 1, Episode 14 of the MetalCast series, Heidi J. Ellsworth discussed the labor shortage in the contracting industry with ToolBelt CEO and founder Josh Engelbrecht. Josh started in the industry as ...
MetalForming unveils latest technologies at METALCON 2023
By Anna Lockhart. A representative from MetalForming LLC stopped by the MetalCoffeeShop® sound stage to share show highlights and to recap the unveiling of their latest machinery! At the METALCON 2023 show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Chad Rowe of MetalForming stopped by the MetalCoffeeShop booth to discuss the ...
Unleashing the power of 5G
By Jonny Suchor. Transforming sales with 5G-powered AI and voice technology. An article in National Retail Federation (NRF) in 2020 shared the possibilities that 5G technology would bring as telecom providers expanded their fiber networks and introduced 5G-enabled phones. The 5G wireless system delivers increased speed and bandwidth, ...
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