Estimating Edge

We enjoyed spending time with roofing contractors and industry professionals at the Tennessee Area Roofing Contractors Conference in Destin, FL.

Jackie Hart presented "Level Up Your Roofing Business With Best Practices" and connected with attendees throughout the event.

Thanks to everyone who made it such a great experience!

We're at FRSA's Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Expo in Kissimmee, FL 🙌

Come visit booth #1113 to learn how The EDGE® can streamline your construction estimating and takeoff processes.

We look forward to connecting with you!

We are honored to announce that 11 of the products in the Foundation Software family have been named winners of Construction Executive's 2026 Top Tech Awards! 🏆

These awards recognize software solutions that deliver direct, measurable improvements to workflow efficiency.

Foundation's winning products include:
- FOUNDATION®
- Payroll4Construction
- WorkMax®
- SafetyHQ®
- ProjectHQ®
- hrHQ
- FOUNDATION Pay®
- McCormick
- The EDGE®

Read the full press release: https://www.foundationsoft.com/press-releases/foundation-software-products-earn-construction-executives-2026-top-tech-awards/

A strong roofing estimate is built on more than material and labor costs.

Accurate inspections, team collaboration and reviewing past project data can help improve estimate accuracy and project outcomes.

Look through for key roofing estimating best practices 👇

We'll be at FRSA's 104th Convention & Expo in Kissimmee, FL!

Stop by booth #1113 to learn how The EDGE® can help you streamline your roofing estimating and takeoff.

Commercial roofing estimators aren't all created equal — here's a look at the key considerations that define successful commercial roofing estimating:

🛠️Project Scale and Complexity: Commercial roofs require advanced takeoff skills to handle larger scales and irregular shapes.

💰Cost Considerations: Beyond materials and labor, accurate estimates must account for permits, tear-offs, safety measures and growing demand for sustainable materials.

👷Bid Proposal Compromises: Estimators balance the priorities of building managers, architects and owners to deliver a bid that keeps all parties satisfied and on budget.

💻Leveraging Software: Roofing software simplifies complex calculations while helping estimators stay current on materials, trends and safety regulations.

⚠️Risk Management: Strong estimators anticipate risks like weather delays and propose alternative materials or methods to protect both the client and the roofing company.

From takeoffs to final bids, even small challenges can impact profitability and project success.

What creates the most pressure during your bidding process? 👇

What causes the most bid stress?
⏳ Tight timelines
📐 Manual takeoffs
💲 Cost accuracy
🔄 Scope revisions

Looking for a faster, more accurate way to estimate concrete projects?

Join us to see how The EDGE® helps contractors streamline takeoffs, reduce double entry and improve bidding accuracy.

Watch now: https://foundationsoft.wistia.com/medias/36lbuodgx9