UP TO THE MINUTE
Estimating Edge
See you in Schaumburg!
By Emma Peterson. MRCA is hosting their annual conference and expo in Illinois this October! 2025 marks the 75th annual Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA)’s conference and expo! This year, the show will be hosted at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Illinois from Tuesday, October 21, 2025, to ...
Breaking the tech barrier
By Jesse Sanchez. If even tech companies bring in experts to get it right, it just proves that smart support leads to better results. When it comes to adopting new software in the roofing industry, the biggest hurdle isn’t getting the tools themselves, but rather, it’s figuring out how to ...
How AI is revolutionizing estimating workflows
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how automation helps roofers do the tedious stuff faster. In a rapidly shifting industry landscape, one thing is clear: artificial intelligence isn’t just a fad; it’s helping roofing professionals work smarter, not harder. That was a key takeaway from this Coffee Conversations, hosted by Heidi J. ...
Top July articles: Training, technology and federal shifts
By Emma Peterson. Looking back at the last month at The Coffee Shops™! Construction season is in full swing with the long summer days and better weather. Here at The Coffee Shops™ we have also been busy this last month! One of our most-read articles from July 2025 came ...
Why every roofing contractor needs a tech stack
By Jesse Sanchez. A contractor's tech stack may be more advanced than they realize, here's what it means and why it matters. In the world of roofing and construction, “tech stack” might sound like just another buzzword. But according to Dave Chapman, a 22-year veteran of Estimating Edge, it’s a ...
The EDGE® helps estimators win more roofing bids during busy season
The EDGE was designed specifically for estimators who need to bid competitively without sacrificing precision or professionalism. As roofing contractors enter their busiest season, many professionals are turning to The EDGE roofing estimating software to improve their bid-to-win ratio throughout the summer and beyond. The EDGE has been a leader in roofing ...
Grow Your Metal Business with the Right Tech Stack - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Dave Chapman of Estimating Edge. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: Let's get going with this MetalTalk from MetalCoffeeShop. I'm really excited that you're all here today and to be ...
Working Smarter With AI - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Dave Chapman of Estimating Edge and Marty Cornish, founder of Workpack. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the recording. Intro: Hello and welcome to Coffee Conversations. My name is Heidi Ellsworth and ...
Grow your metal business with the right tech stack
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how to choose and implement the right tech stack to streamline operations, boost productivity and grow your metal roofing business. RoofersCoffeeShop® has made it easier than ever for members of the roofing and construction industries to learn how they want, when they want, where they want ...
Building a workforce that lasts
By Eric Vittardi, Foundation Software. Construction’s talent crunch is real — and HR is on the front line. It’s not just hard hats and heavy machinery that keep construction projects on track — it’s people. And right now, the people are getting harder to find. Across the U.S., the construction industry is ...
UP TO THE MINUTE
