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Al Agents: The Key to Never Missing a Lead

Dear Anna Podcast

Are AI Agents the Key to Never Missing a Lead?

Roofing contractors should leverage AI for a competitive advantage when it comes to optimizing lead response times.

April 15, 2026

With artificial intelligence built into search engines and social media alike, contractors need to know all their lead funnels are optimized.

Technology News

Contractor AI Adoption Surges in 2026, Report Finds

Survey of 1,000+ construction leaders shows firms moving past experimentation as AI takes hold in cost estimation, bid management and project planning.

W&C Staff

March 30, 2026

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A new industry report shows AI use rising among contractors, with firms leveraging technology to manage costs, improve margins and streamline operations.

Publisher's Post

Own Your 2026: The Ultimate Trade Show Playbook

Trade shows are one of the smartest ways to grow your business in 2026, and this Convention Companion issue is designed to help you attend with purpose, plan ahead, and make the right connections.

Jill Bloom

March 27, 2026

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Trade shows are one of the smartest ways to grow your business in 2026, and this Convention Companion issue is designed to help you attend with purpose, plan ahead, and make the right connections.

Legal Insights

Is AI Creating More Admin Work for Contractors?

Legal expert Trent Cotney discusses the downside to using AI when it comes to administrative tasks in the contractor workspace.

Jill Bloom

Trent Cotney

March 16, 2026

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Legal expert Trent Cotney discusses the downside to using AI when it comes to administrative tasks in the contractor workspace.

Technology News

Intellia Launches AI Framework for Construction Firms

Consultancy introduces AI checkpoints, agentic workflows and market signal analysis to help contractors improve marketing performance, identify buyers and streamline sales prospecting.

W&C Staff

March 11, 2026

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Intellia introduces an AI framework designed to help construction firms improve marketing, identify high-intent buyers and increase sales productivity.

Women Who Build: Empowering Women in Wall and Ceiling Construction

Trailblazing Leaders Driving Innovation and Industry Change in 2026

Tanja Kern

John Wyatt

March 4, 2026

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In its inaugural Women Who Build, Walls & Ceilings honors 17 leaders shaping construction through innovation, craftsmanship, mentorship and executive leadership.

Women Who Build

Crafting Excellence in Louisiana

A respected leader in New Orleans construction, Yamila Bertoniere focuses on quality, inclusivity and the long-term legacy of the trades.

Tanja Kern

John Wyatt

March 4, 2026

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A respected leader in New Orleans construction, Yamila Bertoniere focuses on quality, inclusivity and the long-term legacy of the trades.

Publisher's Post

Why Trade Shows and Conferences Matter More Than Ever for Leadership Growth

Books provide knowledge but intentional conversations at trade shows and conferences deliver the perspective and context leaders need to grow.

Jill Bloom

February 26, 2026

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Books provide knowledge but intentional conversations at trade shows and conferences deliver the perspective and context leaders need to grow.

Professional Standards That Protect Your Company

If Walls Could Talk

Is ICE Targeting My Crew?

Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney discusses how to handle perceived targeting of crews on-the-job when it comes to immigration enforcement.

February 17, 2026

Trent Cotney discusses ways to handle and avoid targeting during immigration enforcement sweeps in your community.

Dear Anna

AI Is Changing How Customers Find Contractors—Here’s How to Stay Visible Without Overhauling Your Business

February 11, 2026

Art Unlimited CEO Anna Anderson shares practical, no-cost steps contractors can take right now to prepare their marketing for AI-driven search and the rapidly emerging “business-to-agent” economy.