By Emma Peterson. 

The roofing industry is coming together at events like Swing Fore Recovery to raise awareness of mental health and addiction recovery. 

In a new episode of Roofing Road Trips®, Alex Tolle hosted Stephen Spence from Project Map It and Paul and Kim Reed from Roofers in Recovery for a conversation about the importance of talking about mental health and addiction, especially for the roofing industry. This is a topic that is very close to both the Reed’s and Stephen as they have personal connection to the challenge that is recovering from addiction. 

Paul himself is now 18 years sober. He shared a bit of his story, saying, “This is actually my 33rd year in roofing. And back in the day I was kind of your typical guy putting on the roof, tearing off roofs, putting them back on and drinking and drugging and eventually it became a problem.” It was when he was able to gather the money to go to rehab that things started to change for him. He explained, “Generally speaking, when you're an addict or an alcoholic, you probably don't have health insurance and you probably don't have money available to get into rehab. You've probably burnt a lot of bridges to people maybe that could help you or like to help you. I was one of the lucky one, where I had people who stepped up for me 18 years ago and were able to somehow scrape together literally $30,000 to put me into rehab.” 

It was when he started reflecting on that personal experience, that Paul realized he could be one of the people that steps up and helps someone else who was struggling like him. That’s where the idea for Roofers In Recovery was born. Kim, who co-founded an organization called Hope in the Valley and works with Paul at Roofers In Recovery, shared a bit of what they’ve been able to do, saying, “Since we started the organization, we've been able to serve almost one thousand people, which means we've saved almost one thousand lives. And a lot of the folks that came from the roofing industry that we've put through recovery have literally had about an 80% recovery rate without relapsing.” 

As for Steve, his connection to the battle with addiction comes from his brother, now three years sober, and his friend Ty Backer. He explained, “Ty, I can say is like a brother of mine and I did a podcast with him where he mentioned Roofers In Recovery Day. At that same time, my brother was just starting his recovery journey, and I realized, here’s a way I can support my brother and others who are fighting similar battles!”  

With that realization, Steve got involved and was able to help organize the first of what is now an annual event, Swing Fore Recovery. He shared a bit about the golf tournament, saying, “Three years ago, there were about 20 people who showed up and we raised a couple of thousands of dollars and it was great!” Today, the event has grown exponentially and this year’s event, happening October 13, will actually be happening “in four different states with four different industry hosts, including Project Map It.” 

Listen to the full conversation and learn more about the Swing Fore Recovery event and the work of Roofers In Recovery. 

Get smarter sales tools and a seamless integration.

We’re excited to announce a new partnership that brings two powerful tools together for home improvement contractors across the country. Project Map It is now an official ABC Supply Connect Partner, making it easier than ever for contractors to automatically showcase their work and win more jobs - without the hassle of manual data entry. 

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to helping contractors grow their businesses by working smarter, not harder. By combining ABC Supply’s unmatched product distribution with Project Map It’s powerful sales enablement platform, contractors now have access to an end-to-end solution that helps close more deals with less effort.  

“We’re excited to partner with Project Map It to make it easier for contractors to connect their ABC Supply order data with Project Map It’s interactive tools,” said Kris Kieffer, director of customer enablement at ABC Supply. “This integration helps contractors build trust with homeowners and win more jobs.”

About ABC Supply: The industry’s leading distributor

Founded in 1982, ABC Supply is the largest wholesale distributor of roofing and other select exterior and interior building products in North America. With over 1,000 locations nationwide, ABC Supply has built its reputation on supporting professional contractors with best-in-class products, service and support.

Whether it's roofing materials, siding, windows, doors, gutters or tools, contractors rely on ABC Supply not just for quality materials, but for the people, logistics and technology that help keep their businesses running smoothly. ABC Supply’s digital platform, myABCsupply, streamlines ordering, delivery tracking and now - with the Project Map It integration - project showcase automation.

About Project Map It: Dynamic sales tools built for contractors

Project Map It (PMI) helps home improvement pros turn every past job into a sales opportunity. Our interactive mapping platform enables contractors to showcase their work in real time, directly on a dynamic digital map via a laptop, tablet or smartphone. Prospects can explore past projects near them, filter by service or product and read verified customer reviews — all from one easy-to-use interface. Sales reps can use PMI during sales appointments and can include it in proposals or even follow up emails to homeowners.

Whether you specialize in roofing, remodeling, landscaping, painting, siding or solar, Project Map It helps you stand out from the competition with a professional, trustworthy portfolio that sells for you. And with integrations like this one with ABC Supply, building that portfolio has never been easier.

What the ABC Supply and Project Map It partnership means for you 

This new partnership offers a seamless integration between your ABC Supply orders and your Project Map It portfolio. Once enabled in myABCsupply, the integration will automatically pull key project data - including product types and colors - into your PMI account.  

With this integration running in the background, you’ll always have the most up-to-date version of your portfolio at your fingertips without having to worry about spending time keeping your map current. 

“We’re thrilled to partner with ABC Supply to bring unparalleled sales capabilities to the industry with almost no operational overhead,” says Steve Spence, managing director of Project Map It. “This integration empowers contractors to focus on what they do best - building exceptional homes - while our sales tool takes care of the rest.”

Key benefits of the integration  

• Automatic project updates: Populate your map with every ABC Supply order
• Accurate product details: Ensure your portfolio reflects the real materials and colors used
• Faster sales cycle: Give homeowners the confidence to say “yes” faster with a professional, visual experience
• Time savings: Spend less time inputting data and more time closing deals

Reach out to your CSM rep, request a demo or sign up today to see how we’re helping contractors close more sales, more efficiently.

By Heidi J. Ellsworth.

In today’s competitive market, using technology in the sales process is no longer optional — it’s essential.

New technology can be hard to understand how it can help your company let alone implement. We have found that one of the best ways to understand all the benefits is to talk to other roofing contractors. Contractor-to-contractor referrals and recommendations are one of the best ways to move forward with new software. 

As example, Stephen Vazquez, owner of Soft Touch Roofing, has shared his thoughts on the software Project Map It (PMI). He calls it “his closer” for good reason. This innovative online tool has transformed how his sales team earns homeowner trust by offering instant transparency and credibility. 

Project Map It (PMI) is an interactive mapping and sales tool that helps contractors to showcase their work visually and locally. With just a few clicks, homeowners can see completed projects, read verified Google reviews and view high-quality job photos — all from homes in their own neighborhoods. This creates familiarity and confidence during the sales process. 

The platform displays past jobs as pins on a map, which users can filter by service type, roofing product or location. Whether a prospect wants to see residential re-roofs using asphalt shingles or commercial flat roofing jobs within a 10-mile radius, PMI delivers the data in seconds. 

In today’s competitive market, using technology in the sales process is no longer optional — it’s essential. Homeowners expect instant access to information, proof of performance and clear communication. Project Map It answers all three needs in one place. It enhances the professionalism of the sales presentation, streamlines decision-making and builds credibility from the first meeting. 

Steve Spence, the owner of Project Map It, emphasizes its role as a powerful yet accessible sales tool that helps contractors close more deals. “PMI is tailored for companies that want to stand out by letting their work speak for itself and leveraging technology to win trust,” stated Steve.

To see an example of PMI in practice, visit RoofersCoffeeShop R-Club Map. Yes, we are using the same technology to promote all of our R-Club members. And there is special pricing for PMI for all R-Club members. Find out how you can join and benefit today.

To see how Project Map It can enhance your sales process, visit their directory and schedule a 15-minute demo and experience firsthand how trust, visibility and smart tech can drive results. 

By Emma Peterson.

Learn about how Roof Hub is powering the digital job site.

The advent of the digital era has changed all parts of daily life, from how we go grocery shopping to how we buy a new car, and the roofing industry is no exception to that. While at ServiceCon 2025, Heidi J. Ellsworth had the chance to sit down with Delisa DiMercurio, the manager of digital partnerships at SRS Distribution to talk about the importance of technology in today’s roofing world.  

One of the SRS programs that Delisa works closely with is Roof Hub, which is a powerful digital platform that helps contractors scale their businesses with helpful tools like live pricing, real-time tracking and estimating assistance. Delisa shared a few more details about the platform, adding, “What Roof Hub really does is equip our contractors to have real-time access to the materials that we have at the branch, the pricing, everything, so that their scope of work is accurate. And then also at the end of the day with one click of the button, they could send that order to the branch, eliminating some human error, allocating that material instantly, and just getting what they need out the door quicker.”

Roof Hub can deliver all those tools and more because of the integrations and partnerships they have made with leading digital programs in the industry. Examples of these integrations include:

• JobNimbus: By partnering with JobNimbus, Roof Hub is able to level up contractor’s material management processes.
• Acculynx: With Acculynx, Roof Hub users can create estimates and orders with ease and automation.
• Eagleview: Roof Hub connects contractors to Eagleview measurement reports!
• Project Map It: Take your sales and marketing to the next level with an interactive map through the Roof Hub/Project Map It partnership!

This is all part of a larger initiative at SRS to help their contractors have the right tools for the job, both in the field and the office. Delisa explained, “We want to help equip our contractors with great tools to create more efficiency, and digital is a big piece in that.”

Watch the full interview to learn more about the digital tools that Roof Hub and SRS Distribution are connecting contractors to!

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!

By Project Map It. 

Discover how to optimize your Google My Business profile for maximum SEO impact, attracting more customers and improving online visibility. 

Visibility and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) are essential when establishing an online presence and creating a successful business. To accomplish these goals, look no further than Google My Business (GMB). Here our team at Project Map It outlines 11 important tips when using GMB to establish a powerful online presence.  

1 — Complete and accurate information: Ensure that all fields of your GMB profile are filled out accurately. This includes your business name, address, phone number, website, category and a brief description. Providing consistent information across all platforms helps improve your SEO ranking. 

2 — Use high-quality images: Upload high-resolution images that showcase your business, products and services. Visual content can attract potential customers and enhance engagement and is a crucial piece of the puzzle for home improvement businesses. Bonus points for using relevant keywords when naming your image files to further aid SEO. 

3 — Select the right categories: Choose the most accurate categories that describe your business. This helps Google understand what you offer and display your profile to the right audience. 

4 — Encourage customer reviews: Positive reviews not only build trust but also impact your SEO positively. Encourage satisfied customers to leave reviews on your GMB profile. Responding to reviews, both positive and negative, shows your engagement and commitment to customer satisfaction. 

5 — Regular updates: Keep your GMB profile up –to date with any changes in your business operations, such as hours of operation, special promotions or new products/services. This signals to both users and search engines that your information is current. 

6 — Utilize posts: GMB allows you to create posts to showcase events, offers, products or news. These posts are a great way to engage with your audience and improve your SEO by providing fresh, relevant content. 

7 — Use keywords naturally: Incorporate relevant keywords into your business description, posts and updates. However, avoid keyword stuffing (using the same or similar keywords over and over), as it can have a negative impact on your SEO. 

8 — Geo-iagged Images: If applicable, use images that are geotagged with your business location. This provides an additional layer of relevance to your profile. 

9 — Monitor insights: Regularly review the insights provided by GMB. This data offers valuable insights into how users are finding and interacting with your profile. Adjust your strategy accordingly. 

10 — Consistency across platforms: Ensure that the information on your GMB profile matches the details on your website and other online listings. Consistency builds credibility and helps with local SEO. 

11 — Mobile optimization: Given the prevalence of mobile searches, ensure that your GMB profile is optimized for mobile devices. A seamless mobile experience can improve user engagement and SEO. 

At the end of the day, optimizing your Google My Business profile is a crucial step in enhancing your online presence, improving your SEO authority and attracting new prospects. By following these best practices, you'll not only attract more potential customers but also provide a better experience for those seeking your products and services. 

Original article source: Project Map It