Installing a roof is among the least desirable construction jobs, one of the classic 3 Ds: dull, dirty, and dangerous…..very dangerous. And yet civilization is all about shelter and arguably ...

I was recently surprised when I received two emails asking about robotic roofing installation. My column about AI in the construction industry caught the attention of prospective roofing installers. I ...

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc. BECN has entered into a strategic partnership with Renovate Robotics, a startup developing autonomous roofing robots. This Brooklyn, NY-based roofing automation pioneer is ...

Roofing isn’t a glamorous job. In fact, one could reasonably argue that it checks off the classic three Ds of automation — dull, dirty and dangerous — with aplomb. It’s a prime candidate for ...

The Iowa Economic Development Board recently approved funds for three start-up businesses. IEDA spokesperson Kanan Kappelman says Ames-based Janas Materials was awarded a $100,000 loan to help refine ...

HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN), the leading publicly-traded specialty wholesale distributor of roofing, waterproofing and related exterior products, announced today a strategic ...

Renovate Robotics, based in Brooklyn, New York, is the leading startup developing autonomous roofing robots with a focus on making roofing safer and more productive for contractors. Their first robot, ...