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Open Office Hours at NYC Tech Week

NYC Tech Week is next week. It will be a week filled with events for the tech sector to engage and connect with each other. A particularly great part of tech week is VC Open Office Hours. There are over 100 VC investors signed up to participate next week. Here is how it works: 1/ […]



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Transit Tech Lab

The Partnership for NYC, alongside its partners at the MTA, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, NJ TRANSIT, and NYC Department of Transportation, launched a call for applications for the 6th annual Transit Tech Lab this week. To kick off this year’s program, the Transit Tech Lab is seeking early and growth-stage […]




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Do we need a European DARPA to cope with technological challenges in Europe?


The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is often held as a model for driving technology advances. For decades, it has contributed to military and economic dominance by bridging the gap between military and civilian applications. European policymakers frequently reference DARPA in discussions, as outlined in the 2024 Draghi Report, but an EU equivalent has yet to materialise. To create such an agency, the governance and management of European innovation programmes would need drastic changes. DARPA supports disruptive innovation Founded in 1958, DARPA operates under the US Department of Defense (DoD) with a straightforward mission: to fund high-risk technological…

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Google Just Dropped Its Trending Tech Gifts For Holiday Inspiration

Whether you're building a holiday list for yourself or brainstorming ideas for the tech-inclined in your life, Google's Holiday 100 has you covered.




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Case Study: MicroTech's Costa Rica Facility Goes Solar

To upgrade a facility's 145,300 square foot roof with metal and solar while dealing with COVID delays, a contractor turned to S-5! to shrink the project timeline.




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Oversubscribed Funding Round Positions NanoTech Inc. for Scale

Roofing innovation: NanoTech Inc, a material science company pioneering a category of climate-resilient materials that enable environmental responsibility without sacrificing financial return, brings on multiple investors in an oversubscribed funding round to combat peak heat in the last weeks of summer.  




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NanoTech Materials, Tesson Roofing Collaborate on Arizona ‘Cool Roof’ Initiative

NanoTech Materials has partnered with Tesson Roofing to form a joint venture called Cool Roof Coating Systems LLC, which plans to combat Arizona's summer heat.




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American Hydrotech Gets FM Approvals for its Garden Roof Assemblies

Chicago's American Hydrotech, a Sika company, achieved FM Approvals for its Garden Roof Assemblies, ensuring reliability and eco-friendly benefits for urban spaces.




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Nanotech Materials, Inc. Expands Texas Operation to Meet Demand

NanoTech Materials, Inc. announced a move to a new 42,000-square-foot Houston-area facility, marking a milestone in expanding its Cool Roof Coat production to meet high demand.




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Tech and Teamwork: 2022 Commercial Contractor of the Year Rackley Roofing

Rackley Roofing has set a high bar for other commercial contractors to reach through its innovations and culture that embraces inclusiveness and diversity.




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NanoTech Unveils ‘Next Generation’ Cool Roof Coating

NanoTech has unveiled a "groundbreaking Next Generation Cool Roof Coating" that reduces energy use by 200-300%, extends roof life by 10-plus years, and costs less than $1/sq. ft.




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Timberline HDZ RS Features New Reflective Granule Technology

GAF's Timberline HDZ Reflector Series shingles are rated by the Cool Roof Rating Council and can be used to comply with Title 24's Cool Roof Requirements and the LA County Green Building Standards Code.




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What is ‘Heartbeat Technology’ and How Can it Optimize Solar?

Homeowners are increasingly turning to home energy devices like solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicle chargers - and a new technology called "Heartbeat," powered by AI and developed by Panasonic - is simplifying their management by connecting and optimizing energy systems through a single software platform.




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Owens Corning, Roofle Technologies to Offer Exclusive Version of RoofQuote PRO

The co-branded instant estimating tool from Owens Corning and Roofle can enhance the homeowner experience on the contractor’s website, resulting in higher conversion.




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RC’s 2024 Technology Special Section

Stay on top of tech trends with our 2024 Technology Special Section, featuring Q&As with experts, products and more.




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The "UnContractor": Gunner Redefines Roofing with Transparency and Technology

Gunner is successfully shaking up the residential roofing industry with a concept rarely seen: offering customers the ability to buy their roofs online.




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Product Focus: Software and Technology

A roundup of products and materials offered to the roofing industry. This month, check out the latest offerings in Safety Tools and Equipment.




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Scope Technologies Revamps RoofScope, Launches Scope 2.0

Scope Technologies announced the launch of Scope 2.0, a SaaS model for roofing and siding contractors, offering no-fee subscriptions, significant report discounts, ProData Sheet insights, and ProDocs software access.  




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Scope Technologies Introduces ProData Property Report

Scope Technologies launched ProData Property Report, providing roofing contractors and insurers with data like building codes, and storm history.




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Associated Builders and Contractors Releases AI Construction Technology Report

The Associated Builders and Contractors' fourth annual Construction Technology Report explores AI's impact on the construction industry; insights include a case study and resource guide to improve safety, quality, and profitability.





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Advanced Green Technologies Complete Miami-Dade's First Large-Scale Solar Array

The rooftop solar system for the North Dade Regional Library in Miami Gardens is expected to offset the building’s energy usage by 85%, enough to power 98 homes.




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Technology Takes a Turn




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RC Launches ¡Techos y Más!

RC launches the Techos y Más eNewsletter to inform Spanish-speaking commercial and residential roofing contractors of all the latest news, products and industry trends. Sign up now!




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Construyendo un Legado: Cómo Crear una Marca de Techos Extraordinaria

Una marca significativa genera confianza, construye credibilidad, y en última instancia, impulsa el crecimiento.




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WSRCA Proporcionará Recursos de Techado en Español

La nueva presidenta de WSRCA, Kris Hitesman, dijo que poner a disposición en español el vasto archivo de recursos de la asociación es un objetivo principal en la Expo de Techado del Oeste 2024.




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Roofing Technology Think Tank Seeks Nominations for 2020 Innovator of the Year Award

The RT3's annual award recognizes a roofing contractor who has demonstrated a commitment to technology and the advancement of the roofing industry.




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UPDATED: Roofing Technology Think Tank Announces 2020 Innovator of the Year

The award recognizes a roofing contractor who contributes to the advancement of the roofing industry.




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Technology Selection in Business: An Argument for Process Workflow Maps

Roofing companies struggling to find the right technology to help their organization grow should use workflow maps to determine what products suit their needs, says Ryan Resides of Division 7 Roofing.




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METALCON Roundtables to Discuss Workforce, Technology

METALCON offers a wide selection of small-group forms during its 2024 show, held Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in Atlanta.




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Editor's Choice: Tech Tools and Storm Response are Top of Mind in 2021

Take a look at the latest entries in the marketplace that will play an important role in the roofing industry going forward with our Editor’s Choice.




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Renovate Robotics Partners with CertainTeed to Innovate Robotic Roofing Technology

CertainTeed and Renovate Robotics have partnered to pilot a roofing robot that automates asphalt shingle installation, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency.




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STACK Construction Technologies Joins Forces with ABC’s Tech Alliance

The new partnership aims to provide ABC contractor members with the tools and insights to improve project outcomes and maximize profitability.




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TIME Names NanoTech Marquis Product a ‘Best Inventions of 2024’

NanoTech Materials Inc.’s Insulative Ceramic Particle technology has been named to TIME magazine’s Best Inventions of 2024. 





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2023 Vertical Markets Spotlight: Speech Technology in Government

Public-sector entities can improve customer service, delivery of benefits and services, efficiency, transparency, and more.




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2023 Vertical Markets Spotlight: Speech Technology in Financial Services

Rise in voice banking requires a rise in voice-based support, verification, and AI.




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2023 Vertical Markets Spotlight: Speech Technology in Consumer Electronics

Interoperability's been the biggest challenge, but standards are emerging.




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2023 Vertical Markets Spotlight: A Speech Technology Special Report

Our roundup of the speech innovation taking place in eight important industry verticals.




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The Top Speech Technologies and Vendors: The 2023 Speech Industry Awards

AI, AI, and more AI: The technology is disrupting everything, and it's found everywhere in our speech industry achievements for 2023.




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2024 State of AI in the Speech Technology Industry: AI Is Revolutionizing Translation, Dubbing, and Subtitling

Improved accuracy, wider language choices, and real-time options are among the benefits.




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2024 State of AI in the Speech Technology Industry: Voice Biometrics Both Profits From and Is Plagued by AI

Deepfakes threats advance, and technology is challenged to keep up.




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2024 State of AI in the Speech Technology Industry: AI Is Enabling Audiovisual Enhancements

Voice and video creation tools continue to benefit from AI augmentation.




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2024 State of AI in the Speech Technology Industry: AI?s Impact on Natural Language Processing

Speech systems will continue to get more conversational with AI advances.




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2024 State of AI in the Speech Technology Industry: GenAI-Fueled Speech Analytics Enable Real-Time Results

The insights come faster and are more comprehensive




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2024 State of AI in the Speech Technology Industry

How generative (and other types of) artificial intelligence is impacting five important sectors.




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2024 Vertical Market Case Studies: Speech Technology in Entertainment

TrueFan is a true fan of Resemble AI's TTS




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2024 Vertical Market Case Studies: Speech Technology in Warehousing/Distribution

Voice brings accuracy and speed to Henry Schein's operations.