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What the 2026 midterm results mean for roofers
By Emma Peterson. Former lawmakers and roofing advocates discuss one of the most consequential elections in decades and what it means for contractors. In a brand-new Coffee Conversations® episode, sponsored by Elevate, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with a panel of experts to discuss the historic events of Tuesday, November 3, 2026 ...
Responsible AI starts with knowing what to do when something goes wrong
By Heidi J. Ellsworth Clear processes and human accountability help roofing businesses put responsible AI into practice. In my ongoing conversation with Brian Behe, chief technology officer of RIIG Technology, Inc., we continue to explore what practical AI adoption looks like in the roofing industry. One issue deserves more attention, and that ...
Start your AI strategy with the problem you need to solve
By Heidi J. Ellsworth Roofing businesses can get more value from AI by defining a measurable business challenge before choosing a platform. In my ongoing conversations with Brian Behe, CTO of RIIG Technology, artificial intelligence continues to generate discussion across the roofing industry. Contractors are exploring how it can help their teams ...
AI is reshaping roofing from the roof down
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofing leaders explore how artificial intelligence can turn property data, estimating and everyday workflows into faster, more efficient operations. Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from an emerging technology to a practical business tool for roofing contractors. During this Coffee Conversations® webinar, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with Denver ...
Take the first step toward AI powered roofing
AI is rapidly changing how contractors estimate projects, manage workflows and make strategic decisions. Companies that start exploring these technologies today will be better prepared for the future of roofing. The good news is you don't have to figure it out alone. Learn how AI can help your business grow more ...
AI deserves better than hype
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Moving beyond the hype around AI to focus on the technology's real business value. Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving incredibly fast, and every day seems to bring another platform, application or AI agent promising to transform the way companies do business. For roofing contractors, that ...
AI in Roofing: From Aerial Intelligence to Automated Estimating
In this RoofersCoffeeShop® Coffee Conversations, sponsored by RIIG Technologies, Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by Denver Riggleman, CEO of RIIG Technologies, and Piers Dormeyer, CEO of EagleView, as they discuss the current state of AI development and adoption across roofing and construction. From EagleView's advancements in aerial imagery and the ...
Why roofing companies should stop asking how AI fits their business
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Organizations see greater AI success when operational teams shape technology decisions from the beginning instead of treating AI as a separate initiative. One of the most common questions surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) today is how organizations can align AI with their business strategy. While that may ...
The real cost of AI in roofing isn't the software — It's the operating model
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Why successful AI adoption depends on connecting technology to the way roofing companies work every day, long after implementation. Artificial intelligence (AI) is part of the roofing industry conversation and is not going away. It is important for contractors to engage in practical ways to use ...
The best AI strategy starts with a roofing problem, not a technology demo
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Business leaders create more value from AI when they focus on solving measurable operational challenges before selecting tools or platforms. Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to dominate conversations across the roofing industry and for good reason. As new capabilities emerge at a rapid pace, many are looking ...
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