Ryan Blad - CCS Influencer

The Coffee Shops™ announce 2026 CoatingsCoffeeShop™ Coatings Influencers

January 20, 2026 at 3:00 a.m.

Industry leaders share insights on the trends and challenges shaping the coatings industry. The Coffee Shops™, the award-winning websites where the industries meet for technology, information and everyday business, announce the 2026 Influencers for CoatingsCoffeeShop®. On a monthly basis, Influencers contribute expert perspectives on the issues driving ...

Maximizing the true capabilities of AI

May 19, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.

CCS Influencer Ryan Blad says that we are only at the beginning of understanding the true capabilities of AI. When navigating this new world of AI, contractors are open to a whole new world that can simplify their businesses in many ways. I think we are still very much at the ...