With the new ABC Supply connection, contractors can shave hours off every project by browsing the distributor's full catalog and submitting verified orders inside Leap CRM.

Leap, the complete platform for roofers and remodelers, today announced a new direct integration between Leap CRM and ABC Supply Co. Inc., the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and select exterior building materials in North America. The connection gives contractors a single workspace to browse ABC Supply's branch catalog, pull accurate pricing and availability into estimates, and place tracked orders without ever leaving Leap CRM.

Leap CRM integrates ABC Supply for real-time materials ordering

With the new ABC Supply connection, contractors can shave hours off every project by browsing the distributor's full catalog and submitting verified orders inside Leap CRM. Branch-level product offerings and real-time pricing flow directly into estimates, keeping proposals accurate and trustworthy. Once a customer signs, that estimate converts into a verified ABC Supply order, eliminating manual re-entry and costly errors, while order-status updates feed back into Leap CRM to keep sales, production and back-office teams aligned.

"Contractors shouldn't have to bounce between systems just to keep a job moving," said Patrick Fingles, CEO of Leap. "By bringing ABC Supply's real-time pricing and ordering inside Leap CRM, we're eliminating wasted clicks, phone calls and guesswork. Contractors can scope, price, order and track materials in one place — so projects move faster and with far fewer mistakes."

The integration taps directly into ABC Supply's branch-level data, giving contractors immediate insight into local product offerings and delivery schedules. That transparency helps crews plan jobs with confidence, avoid last-minute substitutions and keep projects on time and on budget, benefits that are especially critical during peak building seasons.

"ABC Supply is committed to helping contractors grow with technology that streamlines the way they run their business," said Kris Kieffer, director of customer enablement of ABC Supply. "Partnering with Leap extends that commitment by delivering our complete product catalog, real-time branch data and friction-free ordering directly into the CRM many of our customers already rely on. Together, we're giving them a faster, more accurate way to run their business every day."

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The ABC Supply integration is included at no additional charge for all customers in the Leap CRM Team plan. Administrators can enable it in minutes by visiting leaptodigital.com/partner-abcsupply.

About Leap

Leap is an end-to-end management platform that helps roofers and remodelers win and manage every job with two signature products, Leap CRM and Leap SalesPro. Whether you're a neighborhood contractor or a national franchise, Leap provides right-sized solutions for lead nurturing, sales, streamlined production management and direct supplier ordering. Leap has been named to the Inc. 5000 list for five consecutive years and currently serves more than 24,000 users worldwide.

To learn more about Leap, visit www.leaptodigital.com.

About ABC Supply Co., Inc.

ABC Supply Co., Inc. is the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and other select exterior and interior building products in North America. Since its founding in 1982, ABC Supply's sole focus has been serving professional contractors and "making it easy" for them to do their jobs by offering the products, support and services they need — including myABCsupply, which allows them to place material orders and manage their account details from anywhere.

ABC Supply is a 19-time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner and is committed to hiring military veterans. The company also received the 2025 NAW Distributors Award, recognizing its industry leadership, community engagement and commitment to innovation.

Headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, ABC Supply has over 1,000 locations across the U.S. and Canada. More information is available at www.abcsupply.com. Contractors can find resources for growing and improving their businesses on ABC Supply's blog and the company's LinkedIn page.

By Emma Peterson.

Featuring integrations with a variety of industry-leading programs and tools, Roof Hub helps simplify your ordering process.

The roofing industry is a fast-paced space with a heavy day-to-day workload for many business owners. This can make it difficult to balance the tasks of both growing your business and maintaining your active projects. But SRS Distribution’s Roof Hub aims to help resolve some of these growing pains with a variety of features that streamline the roofing project management. A few examples of Roof Hub’s features include real-time delivery tracking, automated supplier rebates, interactive maps, digital measuring and more.  

All of this allows you to run your business more efficiently and close more deals without exhausting all of your time and energy. How is Roof Hub able to do this? One key factor is their integrations with some of the best tools in the roofing industry. Eliminate the need to hop from application to application, platform to platform by subscribing to the most powerful software that gives you simplified access to it all. Here are some of the incredible integrations you get access to through the Roof Hub platform.  

CRM integrations

JobNimbus: Manage your materials better than ever with the Roof Hub – JobNimbus integration. Contractors can use their Roof Hub account to access features like live pricing and products from their local SRS branch. This makes it easier to build proposals and place material orders.  

Acculynx: With direct ordering and invoice management, the Acculynx integration allows Roof Hub users to set up automated orders and deliveries with ease. You can keep your estimates updated with live pricing and can place orders with your delivery branch and territory manager in one simple email.  

Leap: Combining the power of Roof Hub’s live pricing and direct ordering with Leap’s cloud-based business platform is a match made in heaven. It creates a flexible, easy-to-use and efficient way for contractors to meet their goals, whether they are business, strategic or personal.  

GiddyUp: This integration helps with everything from canvassing to closing. Roof Hub participants get access to GiddyUp’s live pricing, order templates, item recommendations, delivery tracking and more, making your team faster and more efficient.  

Measurement integrations

EagleView: If you’re looking for measurement technology in the industry, you’ve probably heard of EagleView. Now, Roof Hub users can order EagleView reports with ease. Not only can you view and download these reports for reference, but they can also be inputted directly into an order form to automatically generate order quantities.  

QuickMeasure: This service from GAF determines roof measurements with speed and accuracy. Using high-resolution imagery, you can get reports on single-family homes in under an hour and reports on multi-family/commercial spaces within 24-hours.

Hover: Through a partnership with Hover, Roof Hub users can easily get a 3D model of their project. This helps with the ordering process as measurements and material quantities can easily be estimated using this model!  

Other integrations

Project Map It: This platform is an innovative sales and marketing tool that builds an interactive, digital map of your past projects. You can customize the map with things like photos, reviews and products used, making it a perfect way to showcase your workmanship and skill to potential clients.

Canopy Weather: Weather events like hailstorms often lead to an uptick of work for contractors. Keep an eye on the storms that are happening with Roof Hub’s integration with Canopy Weather. This allows you to know where you might be needed and reach out to homeowners in that area to help.

Billtrust: With the Roof Hub integration with Billtrust, managing your invoices and financials is easier than ever. Billtrust lets users schedule payments and easily export the data into a CSV file.

Take your business to the next level with Roof Hub and the many integrations available through the platform!

Materials ordering with Leap

Want an easier time ordering materials? Thanks to Leap’s material integration partners at ABC Supply, Beacon Building Supplies, and SRS Distribution — you can!

As a roofing contractor, efficient, fast, and precise material ordering is critical for completing projects on time and within budget. In fact, streamlining this process saves time and minimizes the risk of errors.    

With Leap CRM, you can order your materials faster than ever before. 

Want to see how it works? Book your demo today!

Floor interviews, new product releases, Para Latinos awards and more!

Editor’s note: The following is the transcript of a conversation The Coffee Shops crew had after the first full day of the International Roofing Expo.

Karen Edwards: Day one of the International Roofing Expo (IRE) was so busy. There were so many people walking by our booth in the lobby, our alcove. It was an incredible first day. I got to walk around the show floor doing videos with our partners in their booths, and everybody was busy. The energy was high. People are happy. There are lots of new products. The Catch All, we were in their booth, and he had four new products available for pre order, not even on their website yet, but was really cool stuff, and it's just exciting and energetic to see all the people and all the new things that are coming to the roofing industry.

Alex Tolle: We got a new R-Club member yesterday, Noreaster Roofing, and they're based out of Nova Scotia. So pretty exciting to get another Canadian R-Club member and a lot of traffic at the booth. A lot of contractors are really interested in what we do. And a lot of people taking pictures of the booth and of the interviews, kind of felt like we were celebrities up there, and they were excited to see what we were doing. 

Megan Ellsworth: I was working the sound stage, interviewing all of our partners that we work with on The Coffee Shops. And I think my favorite interview was all of them. I'm not going to say my favorite because I can't think of one because they're all so good, but some standouts were Central States Building Works and Melissa Dunson, love her. Wendy Marvin with Matrix Roofing and Home Solutions. She's amazing and really cares about her customers and has a lot to say about the industry. The show was absolutely a complete success. For day one, everyone I talked to on the soundstage said that their booth was swamped with people and that it was nice to get away and be able to sit for a minute. 

Then we went to the Brava Roof Tile hospitality. We love Brava, their roof tiles and their products are just so beautiful. And so we were really happy to support them, take some photos at their event. And then we hopped over to the EagleView hospitality and got to see our friends, Rob Soper, Piers Dormyer and all the EagleView pals. They're so great. And then we went to Polyglass and got to see Bud Polston and Steve Wadding. And it was just a really, really great night. And the Polyglass party was super fun because it was at Howl at the Moon, and they had the best music. Steve is a hoot and a half. 

Lauren White: I was one of the floor teams with Zane, and we also walked around the show floor and met with all of our partners, and everyone is always just so excited to see us in their booths, and they're excited to talk about what new things they have going on and to really highlight their booths. And this year, I feel like a lot of people wanted to give us a full booth tour. We had a full day of interviews, and our booth setup looks great. Everyone who saw our booth was talking about our setup in the alcove and excited to see what we’re up to. And we also sponsored the First-time Attendees Reception right before the ABC Supply Welcome Party, and that was a great turnout. We handed out some branded koozies that were fun and people enjoyed and then we kind of divided and conquered from there and went to different hospitalities. And the band was really great at Polyglass and we had a good time there.

Itzel Najera: I was also on the floor in interviews. It was quite an interesting morning. We got to interview SRS Distribution partners, Amparo from Latinos en Roofing and we got to meet several contractors. One of the things I really enjoyed was at the end of the day, we got to see the SRS Para Latinos awards, and it was amazing just seeing all those contractors get recognized for their hard work. We also got to go to the SRS cocktail lounge, and that was really fun. They had great music. I feel like SRS has really cool events that we go to, and I really enjoy that. 

Evelyn Witterholt: We had back-to-back soundstage interviews all day long. It never stopped. But they were all really good. And I think our booth is in a really incredible spot this year, because right when the show floor opened, we got so much foot traffic and so many people. The amount of people I saw yesterday just stopping to stare at our booth and see who we are and what we're doing was really incredible. The few times I got to walk away from our booth and come back, the amount of people hanging out in the lounge area and taking our swag was really something to see. And I'm getting a lot of good content for our social media.

Dani Sheehan: I was also on the show floor pretty much the entire day. Walked almost 20,000 steps for the day. But it was really incredible, especially being able to see everyone and everything getting set up yesterday, and the madness of bringing it all together. It was so cool to walk into the show on day one and see just how incredible it is. So many of our partners are here with us. It was really great to see everybody, and I felt like a celebrity walking around and talking to people, seeing what they're doing and talking about what’s new in the industry this year.

Jessica Bravo: Honestly, day one was amazing. I was on the show floor, and I attended Spanish sessions from GAF that Alan Lopez hosted. My favorite interview has to be with Ana Maria from CertainTeed. She was talking about how everything they offer at their booth is in English and Spanish. So, I thought that was pretty cool. And we also spent most of our day with SRS at their Para Latinos booth. Very huge success.

Zane Delucci: I had a great first day at IRE. Some of my first expeditions in general. So that was really nice. Walked around with Lauren, and my favorite part so far has been the software talks that we've had. So that includes Sales Assist, Jobba, Leap, EagleView, Estimating Edge, those companies have been really great to talk to learn from. A rose and a thorn would be loved to just talk to new folks and learn their stories. And the thorn would be, it's cold. It's very cold, but no complaints. Looking forward to day two.

In case you missed it, watch our soundstage interviews LIVE from IRE 2025 on our YouTube Channel!

By Corey Mann, Leap.

Learn how to elevate your sales skills by creating clear and professional roofing proposals!

Clear communication and documentation are key to a successful roofing project, whether it’s happening on the job site during the installation or before your boots hit the ground. One way to quickly establish this foundation is by presenting a clear and professional proposal for the job. By doing this, you can win more jobs and set up customer relationships for success. But what needs to be in a good roofing proposal?

Simply put, a roofing proposal includes information about the project scope, materials, costs and terms. When it comes to organizing this information, a roofing proposal template can be a huge help in making sure it’s clear and accessible to clients. Keep reading to learn about how you can enhance your reputation and secure more contracts using Leap’s customizable roofing proposal template!

What is the purpose of a roofing proposal template?

A roofing proposal template is a pre-designed document used by roofing contractors. It helps you present a structured and detailed job overview to homeowners. The primary purpose is to provide clarity and transparency regarding the entire roofing project from start to finish. And of course, to lead the homeowner towards a signed contract. It includes information on the scope of work, materials, costs and timelines. This helps homeowners understand what to expect. It also helps to build trust and present yourself as a reliable business.  

Using a template saves time and ensures consistency. It provides a standardized format for all your proposals, which is essential for professionalism and consistency. Additionally, it ensures all necessary details are included. This reduces the chances of misunderstandings or disputes later. A well-structured proposal template also helps in highlighting your expertise. It shows that you are organized and serious about your business. Homeowners are more likely to choose a contractor who presents a clear, detailed proposal.

What to include in a roofing proposal template

Creating a comprehensive roofing proposal involves including several critical elements. These elements ensure the proposal is thorough and professional. For example, always include the following information in your roofing proposals:  

• Project scope of work  
• Materials selected  
• Labor and subcontractors  
• Project timeline  
• Pricing  
• Terms and conditions  

The scope of the work section details the tasks you will perform. It outlines everything from removing old roofing to installing new materials. It ensures homeowners understand the project’s extent and what to expect.  

The materials section lists all products and materials you will use for the project. It provides transparency and helps the homeowner understand the quality and cost of materials, such as shingles, tiles and so on. Don’t forget to include details on underlayment, sealants and other necessary items.  

It’s also important to detail the labor involved for the project. This section should cover the labor cost and information about any subcontractors needed. In general, this provides clarity over the roofing crews required to get the job done. You can also include any certifications or special training your team has.  

Providing a clear timeline is essential as it helps manage expectations. It should outline the project from start to finish, including key milestones. Moreover, this section should discuss how potential delays will be handled if necessary. Pricing is the deal maker or deal breaker in most cases. Here, you should be transparent and detailed to avoid any confusion. For roofers, providing good-better-best pricing options is a great way to win more jobs while giving homeowners more financial flexibility. And finally, terms and conditions outline the legal and operational aspects of the project. It ensures both parties understand their obligations. From warranty information to insurance and permits, you should always include your terms and conditions in the roofing proposal template.

How to present your proposal to homeowners

Presenting your proposal effectively is as important as crafting it. Here are some tips to ensure your proposal resonates with homeowners.  

• Schedule a meeting  
• Be clear and concise  
• Highlight key points  
• Use visual aids  
• Address questions and concerns promptly  

Arranging an in-person appointment is much stronger than a phone call, email or video. This personal touch can build trust and allow for better communication. Make sure to present the proposal in a clear and concise manner. Avoid jargon and ensure all points are easy to understand for the homeowner. Focus on the most critical parts of the proposal first. Emphasize the scope of work, materials and pricing. Specifically, visual aids can help explain complex points in your roofing proposal template. Use case studies of previous work with images to show off your craftmanship and the materials in use.  

Lastly, be prepared to answer any questions the homeowner might have. Addressing concerns promptly can help in building trust. You want to provide solutions to their concerns and explain the benefits of the work as both a short-term and long-term investment.

How sales software can enhance your proposals

Using sales software can modernize your proposal process. It helps to present your proposals in a professional and efficient manner. In addition, software streamlines the entire sales process so that your sales reps can focus on selling the job instead of filling out paperwork and digging through product sheets and samples.  

For example, sales software offers several benefits for roofing contractors.  

• Visually appealing proposals  
• Quick estimates and contracts  
• Financing and payments  
• Resource center  
• Scheduling  
• Task automation  

Software tools can help create a visually appealing roofing proposal template that you can modify for every unique job. This enhances your professional image and impresses homeowners. Software will also save you time. It allows you to create digital estimates quickly and turn them into contracts in a matter of a few clicks. Furthermore, the software can help you put guardrails in place to eliminate common pricing errors that cut into your margins and profits.  

With a resource center, you can build a library of brand collateral and case studies of previous work to show homeowners during an in-home sales appointment. And you can schedule every appointment within the software and automate repeatable tasks to become more efficient with your time. It’s a win-win solution for both your business and your customers.

Learn more about Leap SalesPro

Leap SalesPro is the roofing industry’s leading in-home sales app that transforms the way you interact with homeowners. In fact, it’s the most efficient solution for building estimates, proposals, contracts and more.  

You can access customizable templates, such as a roofing proposal template to help present your services in a more professional manner that leads to signed contracts. Additionally, you can schedule every appointment, manage every lead and automate communications to keep everyone informed for each project.  

From your office staff and sales team to managers and installation crews, Leap SalesPro creates a seamless workflow for your business to win more jobs without overwhelming your operations. Features are built specifically to maximize your sales results, with partner integrations to further improve your business. This includes measurement tools, imaging technology, financing lenders, manufacturers and CRMs.  

Leap SalesPro can drive your profits forward and provide your business with a sustainable and scalable future. It’s the sales software that resonates with homeowners through modern proposals and professional presentations.

Download your free roofing proposal template

To help you get started, we offer a free roofing proposal template that is fully customizable. This template includes all the essential sections needed for your proposals. Download it now and streamline your proposal process. You can add your branding and specific details that help to separate your business from the competition. You can download the template online.

Using a roofing proposal template can transform your business. It ensures you present clear, detailed and professional proposals. This helps in building trust with homeowners and securing more contracts.  

With the right tools and approach, you can take your roofing business to new heights. And with Leap SalesPro, you can turn your proposals into more profits. To discover the power of Leap SalesPro, fill out the form below and schedule a quick demo with one of our software guru’s. You’ll see firsthand how sales software can eliminate the inefficiencies that are holding your business back.

Original article and photo source: Leap

By Emma Peterson. 

The new partnership between Beacon and Leap revolutionizes material ordering to save contractors time and money. 

Make your ordering process seamless with this partnership between Beacon Building Products and Leap! Through this partnership, you can access live pricing and direct ordering of Beacon products from within Leap’s all-in-one contractor business platform. Beacon is one of the largest commercial and residential roofing distributors in the U.S. and accessing their library of products through Leap’s CRM allows you to create custom templates and more.  

Not only does this make your workflow more efficient and cohesive, but the live pricing factor eliminates common pricing errors, meaning you don’t have to worry about underselling a job or offering materials that are not available by accident! And when the contract has been signed, you can move forward in the same place, using the Leap CRM to generate material lists and place orders. Katy Rebernak, Beacon’s director of eCommerce, shared a few thoughts on the collaboration, saying, “The Beacon x Leap integration helps contractors save time by turning proposals into material orders in minutes. Every order placed using this integration is triple checked for accurate, complete delivery by the local Beacon team. Contractors know they’re getting the best when they use Leap to order from Beacon.” 

This powerful partnership is also incredibly user friendly! Here’s what it would look like to get started:  

1. Connect your Beacon Pro+ account to your Leap account! 
2. Once the accounts are linked, you can start building out your Beacon Macros. These are worksheet templates that come pre-filled with line items. Building these templates for your frequent job scenarios will make building workshops in the next step much easier. 
3. Once the Macros are built out, you can apply the set of templated items to an estimate worksheet, which will be the launching point for the entire project.  
4. After you’ve made the estimate worksheet using items supplied by Beacon, you can generate a Document (like a proposal) from that.  
5. Once the Document is signed you can then generate the material list and a Beacon Order Form which will allow you to place your order directly within Leap. 

For more detailed instructions and tutorials, visit Leap’s website. 

By Emma Peterson. 

These new tech innovations coming out of Leap can boost your efficiency and simplify your sales process! 

In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Craig Jones from Leap sat down with Karen Edwards to talk about innovation in roofing financial methods and technology. Craig joined Leap’s executive team a few months ago to help bolster their FinTech (financial technology) team. He explained, “The traditional way that we've handled financial services for contractors and dealers has been a little antiquated. What I work on is bringing a little bit of financial technology to enable our customers to be more effective is super important.” 

The concept of FinTech has been around for a while. It’s a bit of a general term, but it references the ability to make payments and lending transactions (for example, loans) over a digital space. This is something that can be incredibly helpful to businesses in the home improvement and construction industries as it allows for more efficiency and timely payments. This streamlining of processes is at the center of Leap’s mission. Craig explained, “At Leap, innovation is at the core of everything that we do, we believe that by constantly pushing the boundaries of technology, introducing technology, we can provide our contractors with the tools they need to succeed. Our goal is really to streamline the entire home improvement process from sales to financing to project management.” 

This is what has driven the development of services like their SalesPro program, which helps contractors to go through the deal, contract, estimation and proposal phases by providing integrated features like pricing and materials guides all in one place. Most recently, Leap has released a universal credit application. This is a powerful tool that helps contractors close more deals by creating a seamless, unified workflow along with providing their clients an elevated transparency and convenience experience.  

Craig shared a bit more, “We also have a critical feature, which is our universal credit app. What the universal credit app does is provide access to multiple lenders, so we have a lending marketplace where we partner with multiple lenders and allows you to have one single application. So, it gives contractors more options to access multiple lenders for their customers, so you can meet the unique needs of those customers.” This means that contractors’ clients only have to go through the lengthy loan application process once and receive multiple options, making the purchasing process easier and, subsequently, closing more deals for contractors. 

Read the transcript or Listen to the episode to learn more about Leap and how their innovative technology is improving the roofing world! 

By Emma Peterson. 

Learn how this partnership transforms and streamlines roofing material ordering. 

In this new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Heidi J. Ellsworth met with Beacon Building Products’ Katy Rebernak and Leap’s Alexandra Bohannon to discuss their new partnership and how it helps roofing professionals bring their ordering process into the digital age. This exciting new partnership allows contractors and professionals to order their Beacon materials directly within Leap’s customer relationship management (CRM) system. 

One of the biggest priorities for this collaboration was creating a seamless experience for contractors in the field. Katy explained, “Beacon is committed to helping contractors order in the software that they already use. We want to make it as seamless as possible to do business with us. One of those great ways is finding great CRM companies like Leap who have developed an end-to-end customer experience that help roofers manage every step of that journey.” On Leap’s side, they are always looking for partnerships that share their core values of putting people first. Alexandra shared, “With Beacon, we saw their values, putting people first, doing the right thing, that's really in alignment with what we do here at Leap. With that and the mutual customer base that Katy already referenced, this partnership just made sense as the industry’s future is going to be full of material integrations into the technology people already use.” 

In action, this partnership allows professionals to create materials lists, get estimates and have products delivered easily and securely. The first step to this process is having a Beacon ProPlus account. Having this account is one of the things that makes this ordering process so secure, as Alexandra explained, “Within the account, you have the company managed accounts where each user that's trying to place an order needs their own unique credentials. Some material suppliers don't require that, but that's one thing that we really like about Beacon is that extra layer of security, where you can kind of trace the line of command all the way back to that one person.”  

From there, you can start building out your materials estimate to send to your customer. Once they approve it, all it takes is one click to transform the estimate into an order that is received by the team at Beacon. Katy shared what happens next, saying, “When we get the order, we put it into our order management system, and then someone at the local Beacon branch checks that order in detail. So every single line item is getting looked at. This means, a local inside sales rep can give the contractor a call to clarify the order, like ‘Hey, I noticed that you have let's say like black caulk, but the roof is brown, the shingles are brown. Is that what you intended to do?’” 

Read the transcript Listen to the episode for more about this powerful partnership. 

New integration allows contractors to submit materials orders directly in Beacon PRO+.

Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) the leading publicly-traded specialty wholesale distributor of roofing, waterproofing and related exterior products announced today a partnership with Leap to integrate their CRM tool with Beacon’s eCommerce platform, Beacon PRO+ ®. Leap CRM is an end-to-end management software that helps home improvement contractors win and manage every job. This integration allows contractors to purchase Beacon products seamlessly within Leap’s full-service CRM tool.

“We’re excited to partner with Beacon to bring this technology to their customers,” said Patrick Fingles, CEO, Leap. “This integration enables contractors to place orders with Beacon PRO+ directly within the Leap platform. This removes a tedious process from their daily workflow to deliver a customer experience that matches their craftsmanship.”

Leap CRM gives contractors the tools they need to keep track of every lead, customer, and job in one easy-to-use CRM tool. From customer relationship management that turns leads into raving fans, to production management workflows that keep crews on time and on budget, Leap helps home improvement contractors win and manage jobs.

“We’re committed to finding digital solutions that help our customers streamline and grow their businesses. Each additional digital integration moves us further toward achieving our Ambition 2025 goals,” said Jamie Samide, vice president of marketing, Beacon. “From neighborhood contractors to national franchises, our Leap integration enables our customers to access material costs in real-time for accurate and up-to-date estimates, sync their pricelist with multiple Beacon locations and generate and send material orders directly to Beacon PRO+. Leap CRM gives Beacon customers right-sized solutions from lead nurturing and sales to project management and workflow automation.”

The Leap integration is available for all Beacon/Leap shared contractors. To learn more about Beacon PRO+ and the Leap CRM integration, visit www.becn.com/integrations.

About Beacon

Founded in 1928, Beacon is a Fortune 500, publicly traded distributor of building products, including roofing materials and complementary products, such as siding and waterproofing. The company operates over 580 branches throughout all 50 states in the U.S. and 7 provinces in Canada. Beacon serves an extensive base of nearly 100,000 customers, utilizing its vast branch network and diverse service offerings to provide high-quality products and support throughout the entire business lifecycle. Beacon offers its own private label brand, TRI-BUILT ® , and has a proprietary digital account management suite, Beacon PRO+ ® , which allows customers to manage their businesses online. Beacon’s stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol BECN. To learn more about Beacon, please visit www.becn.com.

About Leap

The Leap platform is an end-to-end management software that helps home improvement contractors win and manage every job with two signature products, Leap CRM and Leap SalesPro. Whether you’re a neighborhood contractor or a national franchise, Leap gives you the right-sized solutions from lead nurturing and sales to streamlined production management and direct supplier ordering. Leap has been named to the Inc. 5000 list for three consecutive years and currently serves more than 24,000 users around the world.

By Jesse Sanchez. 

Insightful data and actionable strategies set to transform the roofing industry.

In this Read, Listen, Watch (RLW)™ webinar, host Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Leap’s, Katy Pusch, to discuss Leap’s 2024 Home Improvement and Remodeling Benchmark Report. This report is packed with data-driven insights tailored to help contractors elevate their business in a rapidly changing landscape. 

The discussion covered crucial findings on key industry challenges, with a focus on tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), optimizing customer communication and integrating effective technology to meet rising consumer expectations. According to Katy, the research aimed to understand contractors' top priorities, such as “boosting profit margins, improving business processes, and enhancing the customer experience.” Leap’s inaugural benchmark report offers a roadmap for roofing professionals seeking sustainable growth by implementing practical, high-impact strategies. 

A standout insight was the increasing importance of a robust digital presence and the evolving role of technology in customer satisfaction. While past perceptions suggested the roofing industry was resistant to change, Katy revealed that a majority now see technology as a “catalyst for growth,” helping contractors not only improve efficiency but also strengthen customer trust through seamless communication. She stated, “The technology is different, whether it’s roofing technology or software technology, but some of these principles apply…ultimately the most important aspect of this technology [is] the ease of implementation and the quality of the service and support that you’re getting along with it.” 

Leap’s 2024 report isn’t just about adopting technology; it also represents the importance of carefully structured business processes. For instance, 85% of survey respondents see technology as critical to maintaining a professional image and ensuring business longevity. Such tech adoption not only boosts internal operations but also enhances external brand perception, helping roofing companies meet modern customer expectations. 

Read the transcript, Listen to the podcast or Watch the webinar to learn more about how industry leaders are transforming the roofing landscape through strategic technology adoption!