Weather
Stay ahead of hail with predictive weather intelligence
By Emma Richardson. New forecasting tools are helping roofing contractors prepare for severe weather before it arrives. Weather has notoriously dictated the pace of roofing work, but new forecasting technology is giving contractors a chance to move from reacting to storms to preparing for them. In a recent episode of Roofing Road ...
Severe weather underscores the need to act early
By The Coffee Shops®. Recent storms in the Midwest show why outdoor safety plans must move people before dangerous weather arrives. A deadly week of Midwest weather offers a stark reminder for contractors and other businesses responsible for outdoor crews: severe weather plans must account for more than the moment ...
Smarter irrigation starts with better scheduling
By Jesse Sanchez. Combining soil moisture data, weather forecasts and crop information can help growers apply water more efficiently. Efficient irrigation depends on knowing when crops need water and how much to apply, especially during periods of rapidly changing weather. The Irrigation Association reports that Michigan State University (MSU) Extension ...
Don’t wait for the first strike
By The Coffee Shops™. Learn how leveraging predictive weather intelligence can help organizations make more informed decisions before severe weather develops. In many fields, whether you’re a roofer waiting for a clear day to get a job finished or a golf course manager wanting to make sure that players will ...
The next-generation weather technology everyone is using
By Emma Peterson. For everyone from the Kansas City Chiefs to PGA golf tournaments, Flash Weather AI is providing weather reporting on the next level. Recently, Jameson Allen, a business development representative at Flash Weather AI, stopped by The Coffee Shops™ to talk about how their weather forecasting technology is ...
AI-driven weather insights improve jobsite safety
By Jenny Yu. Flash Weather AI delivers real-time, predictive insights that help contractors stay ahead of lightning and heat risks. In an industry where jobsite safety hinges on fast, accurate decisions, traditional weather forecasts often fall short. The Flash Weather AI app is changing that dynamic by delivering real-time, ...
AI-powered weather tools aim to improve outdoor jobsite safety
By Jesse Sanchez. Learn how Flash Weather AI uses lightning prediction, historical data and real-time analytics to help outdoor crews make safer and more efficient decisions. Weather conditions can quickly interrupt outdoor work, forcing crews to weigh safety risks against the need to keep projects moving. For contractors and other ...
Roofing resilience to protect against nature’s unpredictable forces
By Dani Sheehan. RICOWI’s storm damage research ensures that every storm leaves us better prepared for the next. In a recent episode of Contractor Outlook, Heidi J. Ellsworth met with Phil Mayfield, a seasoned building envelope consultant and the storm investigation program coordinator for the Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues (RICOWI). ...
How extreme weather is shaping the construction industry
By Dani Sheehan. Get the inside scoop on trends and insights for contractors and manufacturers looking to grow their business while navigating the weather. We can all see that the weather is influencing the construction industry. In the second episode of our Contractor Outlook Newscast, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down ...
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