WorkWave, a provider of SaaS software solutions that support the field service business life cycle, announced last week that Greg Doran has been named its new chief financial officer. Doran has an extensive background in SaaS, payments and private equity and has held previous CFO and business operations roles at numerous technology companies over his…
Jobber, a provider of home service software, announced last week it had partnered with the small business platform Xero, which runs cloud accounting software, helping home service businesses to easily sync their customers, products and services, invoices, and payments from Jobber to Xero. According to a July 16 news release, Jobber is one of the…
Benchmark, Inc., a nationwide roof and pavement consulting service based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, announced last week the retirement of its leader, Ron Harriman, and the appointment of Vince Ellison as the company’s new head. In a May 16 news release, Benchmark said the leadership transition continues supporting growth and success under Harriman’s guidance; his…
The technology wave sweeping through the roofing trade is not slowing down. Advances in service and product ordering, aerial measurement, real-time communication, logistics and asset tracking are having an impact on the roofing contractor’s day-to-day business operations in the field. Roofers are also experiencing significant enhancements to customer relations, lead generation, and training capabilities through…
Public Service and Procurement Canada, the government’s media relations department, published yesterday that Minister of Public Services and Procurement Jean-Yves Duclos announced new federal prompt payment legislation that came into effect on Dec. 9. The legislation addresses long-standing construction industry concerns, the minister’s office said, including the timeliness of payments, protecting vital construction jobs and…
