Roofing Technology Thinking is a consortium of thought leaders exploring technology for the roofing industry. The RT3 Podcast highlights emerging and disruptive solutions that help build the professionalism and appeal of the roofing industry.
In this episode, discover how a construction family's pain point led to the creation of a powerful AI platform that scans bank statements, detects anomalies and flags duplicate payments—saving real money and preventing costly mistakes. Wes Murphy shares his unique journey from a family in trades to founding a tech company that's transforming back-office finance for contractors. Liam McCreedy…
Discover how Hyperion transforms on-site data collection with just an iPad equipped with LiDAR—no drones needed. Mark Lord from Forge shares the story behind the tech and Samantha from All Weather Roofing jumps in to explain how the technology delivers instant, precise measurements, enabling her to generate proposals and get customer approvals on the spot. We break down the software's core…
Fred Castonguay from Reworked.ai unveils how cutting-edge data and AI are revolutionizing sales opportunities for roofing contractors. Discover how advanced imagery and homeowner intelligence help identify high-value prospects before issues arise. Fred explains how his company's technology decodes complex data into actionable insights, leading to impressive response and closure rates. This episode…
OpenbooQ is revolutionizing the industry with AI-powered, fully virtual roofing sales and installation. Mike Chesbrough and Patrick Salyers share how their tech-driven, cost-plus model offers homeowners prices 30-50% lower than traditional methods—all while paying crews more and boosting efficiency through autonomous AI systems. If you're a roofing contractor wanting to cut costs, supercharge…
Discover how Nick Zavala is transforming American Home Contractors through the innovative integration of solar, smart home technology and sustainable energy solutions. Nick shares his journey from working in traditional construction to leading an innovative roofing company that provides customers with a complete technology and solar ecosystem, enabling them to achieve energy independence and…
In this episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank podcast, host Karen Edwards dives into the transformative role of AI in the roofing industry. Joined by Kevin Wu from Leaping AI, they explore how digital workers are revolutionizing contractor operations by answering calls, confirming appointments and generating outbound leads. Discover how AI is not only enhancing efficiency but also reshaping…
In this episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank podcast, host Karen Edwards is joined by Wendy Marvin, CEO of Matrix Roofing and RT3 board president, and Elliott Wittstruck, founder of Contractor CTO. Together, they explore the transformative power of technology in the construction industry. Discover how Elliott, in the role of fractional CTO, is helping Wendy leverage technology that she is…
In this episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank podcast, Karen Edwards welcomes Eric Fortenberry, founder and CEO of JobTread. They discuss the challenges faced by contractors in the construction and roofing industries, the importance of technology in streamlining processes and how JobTread addresses these needs with its modern software solutions. Eric shares insights on the significance of…
In this episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast we welcome Bin Wright from One Click Code to help us discover how technology can help contractors find their way through the complexities of building codes. Learn how this innovative technology simplifies the navigation of diverse building regulations, providing contractors with accurate, defensible data. Hear about the journey of…
In this episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast, host Karen Edwards sits down with James Turner from Best Roofing Now and Kynexpro.com to explore how AI is revolutionizing the roofing industry. Discover how James leverages cutting-edge technology to streamline operations, enhance customer interactions and drive business growth. From AI-driven scheduling and quoting to innovative…