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Read the latest on AI, home service software, and what’s changing across the field service industry.
9 Ways AI Can Help Your Roofing Business
95% of roofing businesses don’t survive longer than 5 years in the market. AI can change that by solving the most common problems in the roofing industry.
May 20, 2026
AI Use Cases for Pest Control Companies
You didn't get into the pest control business to spend your mornings wrestling with a calendar or chasing truck routes on a map.
May 18, 2026
Can AI Help Your Plumbing Business?
82% of small and medium-sized businesses face critical cash flow problems, while many others struggle with poor invoicing, subpar quality of work, and overworked staff. In 2026, AI can solve all of these problems.
May 17, 2026
AI for Electrical Contractors: Helpful Tool or Risky Shortcut?
As AI tools show up across more industries, electrical contractors are starting to ask where this technology actually fits into their business. Used the right way, AI can help with the day-to-day work that slows teams down, giving contractors more time to focus on the jobs decisions that move the business forward.
May 15, 2026

How HVAC Businesses Can Use AI Without Losing Control of the Work
Did you know that roughly 80% of small HVAC businesses fail within their first 5 years? Trying to do everything yourself (calls, emails, invoices, returns, handling customer complaints) is one of the leading reasons, causing burnout and damaging your reputation among customers.
May 13, 2026

How AI Is Changing the Field Service Industry
A 2026 study by the Bureau of Economic Research showed that 71% of businesses, on average, were using at least one AI tech between November 2025 and January 2026, a 10% increase from the beginning of 2025.
May 12, 2026
