Seeing more. Selling smarter. Moving faster.
For construction contractors competing on accuracy, speed, and credibility, data is leverage. RAM Companies’ synchronized aerial infrared scans and water retention analysis provide contractors with a decisive edge by revealing hidden building conditions at scale, discreetly, and with unmatched efficiency.
One flight. Multiple buildings. Exponentially more opportunities.
RAM uses scientific-grade infrared cameras deployed from aircraft, enabling entire industrial parks, campuses, or commercial corridors to be scanned in a single flight. This approach captures multiple addresses in one pass rather than one roof at a time, which is ideal for industrial parks, distribution hubs, and large portfolios. It results in broader canvassing, more qualified selling opportunities, and proactive market positioning.
Key contractor advantages:
- Multiple addresses captured in one pass, not one roof at a time
- Ideal for industrial parks, distribution hubs, and large portfolios
- Broader canvassing leads to more qualified selling hits
- Enables contractors to proactively identify prospects before competitors
Because partners understand actual roof conditions before bidding, they often enter the proposal process with more accurate scopes and more competitive pricing, contributing to consistently stronger bid performance.
By scanning every building in a defined area, contractors shift from reactive bidding to data-driven outreach grounded in objective, portfolio-wide intelligence.
Discreet data collection that protects relationships
Because RAM collects data from the air, property owners are typically unaware of the scan. This allows contractors to evaluate conditions without site access, tenant disruption, or early-stage conversations that might jeopardize existing relationships. Data remains confidential and fully contractor-controlled.
What this means for contractors:
- No site access required
- No disruption to facilities or occupants
- No uncomfortable early conversations
- Data stays confidential and contractor-controlled
- All information gathered is used solely at your discretion
Two data sets. One powerful story.
Aerial infrared pinpoints subsurface moisture and thermal anomalies. Water retention scans show where water ponds, drains poorly, or accelerates system failure. Together, these synchronized data sets create a complete performance picture of the roof system. They validate conditions, reduce missed issues, improve justification, and strengthen scopes with defensible evidence.
Synchronized insights help contractors:
- Validate infrared findings with drainage behavior
- Prioritize repairs with higher confidence
- Improve scope accuracy and justification
- Reduce change orders and missed conditions
Why RAM Partners Win More Work
Contracting partners of RAM consistently win more work because they use proactive scanning to understand the exact condition of a subject roof before submitting a proposal. This transparency allows them to price accurately, eliminate speculative contingency dollars, and avoid over-scoping. When other bidders assume full tear-offs, RAM partners often identify targeted repairs or restorations supported by verifiable data.
The result is a more precise proposal, a stronger competitive position, and higher win rates across both new and recurring opportunities.
Some contractors pass the small scan cost directly to their client, while others use pre-allocated capital dollars to conduct proactive scanning across their territories. Both approaches allow contractors to leverage data strategically while protecting margins and accelerating growth.
Contractor-branded reporting that supports your sales engine
RAM’s reports are fully customizable to match contractor branding, language, and sales strategy. You can present findings as part of your own offering, supported by visuals and summaries that resonate with non-technical decision makers. This equips your team with enterprise-grade intelligence without building the capability internally.
Customization options include:
- Contractor-branded visuals and summaries
- Data formatted for proposals, presentations, or sales decks
- Portfolio-level views or single-asset breakdowns
- Clear visuals that resonate with non-technical decision makers
Speed that matches competitive realities
Timing wins jobs, and RAM’s delivery cadence reflects that. Standard turnaround is 10 working days, with expedited options available when competitive pressures demand faster action. Quotes are typically delivered within 48 hours. Volume pricing and subscription models support multi-site programs or ongoing regional canvassing. As contractors scale their business, RAM scales with them.
Additional contractor benefits:
- Quotations typically delivered within 48 hours
- Volume pricing for multi-site or recurring work
- Subscription models available for ongoing canvassing and portfolio coverage
A strategic advantage for growth-focused contractors
RAM continues to invest in contractor-focused offerings because they deliver measurable advantages. By combining aerial infrared and water retention intelligence, contractors gain sharper insights, stronger proposals, and a repeatable, scalable competitive edge. This is not just better data. It is better positioning, better conversations, and better outcomes.