12 Field Service Metrics You Need to Monitor
Managing a field service business can be complex, with many factors and components that affect your company’s success. There’s no shortage of data to track that can help you make sense of it all — from the time it takes to get to job sites to the number of times technicians attach service contracts. This […]
Read more »7 Ways Roofing Software Is Changing the Game
Effectively managing a roofing company demands organization and strong communication between every team member. Roofing companies must manage client data, contact and billing information, invoices, material orders, production and more. Managing projects with so many services can become a full-time job. Roofing software helps roofing businesses manage customer relationships, workflow and essential documents to take on […]
Read more »Field Service Safety (and How Software Can Help)
When thinking about security, field worker safety may be what comes to mind. However, adhering to strict work and compliance guidelines protects more than your employees. Proper work regulations also safeguard your business financially and legally. As an employer, you can actively ensure your field service workers follow the right protocols. Field management software makes […]
Read more »Roof Safety Installation Tips for Contractors
Any occupation that requires working at heights comes with inherent dangers, and roofing is no exception. According to the National Census of Fatal Occupational Industries in 2018 report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, roofing fatalities accounted for 96 of the 5,250 work-related deaths during that year. To provide additional perspective, the fatal injury rate […]
Read more »Build vs. Buy: Field Service Workforce Management Software
Over the past few years, field service has continued to change and evolve alongside consumers’ wants and needs. Technological advances have certainly contributed to much of the industry’s growth in recent years. As industries grow, more focus has shifted to excellent customer service, efficient scheduling tools and easy in-field payment options. These things have become […]
Read more »The Differences Between Residential and Commercial Solar
The solar industry has a bright future ahead, with a 42% annual growth rate over the past decade. As hardware costs decrease and demand rises, solar becomes a more promising energy source. In such a competitive industry, it’s essential to maximize your productivity and stay on top. If you’re considering offering commercial solar services, you’re already ahead of […]
Read more »2021 & 2022 MINI-PSU Meetings
PSU is hitting the road! Come check out one of our MINI-PSU meetings for Dataforma’s latest updates and learn more about our exciting road map in these educational, one day events. To minimize travel, we have selected multiple regional locations across the country to host our customers in a smaller, more interactive environment. Find the […]
Read more »How to Cultivate Strong Relationships With Your Solar Leads
When a person or business is interested in solar, do they want someone to swoop in and sell them a solar power system, or someone who will be there to support them throughout the process? When building leads in the solar industry, it’s often worthwhile to focus on establishing relationships rather than making the final […]
Read more »Age Shift in the Solar Industry Workforce
As many Gen Xers head toward retirement and millennials begin to take their places in the workforce, demographics in the manufacturing and service industries are changing. The solar industry is seeing the brunt of these changes. Current statistics show that 47% of the workers in the solar industry are 20-30 years old, while 35% are 30-40 and […]
Read more »Why Your Solar Management Software Must Be Integrated in 2021
In the solar industry, having technological solutions to manage key requirements is critical to keep operations moving and provide necessary services for customers. Whatever your needs, we can work with you to deliver innovative capabilities to meet them. At Dataforma, we’re continually evolving and developing our software solutions to offer advanced capabilities for our customers’ […]
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