Ram Insights

Scan Smarter, Bid Stronger: Mapping Roof Water Retention from the Sky

Written by RAM Companies | Feb 26, 2026 3:41:56 PM

 

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 give contractors 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, allowing entire industrial parks, campuses, or commercial corridors to be scanned in a single flight.

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

By scanning every building in a defined area, contractors shift from reactive bidding to data-driven outreach.

 

Discreet Data Collection That Protects Relationships

Because scans are performed from the air, property owners are typically unaware of the data capture process. This allows contractors to evaluate conditions without disrupting tenants, operations, or existing vendor relationships.

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 identifies subsurface moisture and thermal anomalies. Water retention scans reveal where water ponds, drains poorly, or accelerates system failure. Together, they provide a complete performance picture.

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

This alignment strengthens proposals and builds trust with owners who expect precision.

 

Contractor-Branded Reporting That Supports Your Sales Engine

RAM reports are fully customizable to align with your branding, language, and marketing strategy. You can present the data as part of your own service offering to clients.

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

You gain enterprise-grade intelligence without building the infrastructure yourself.

 

Speed That Matches Competitive Realities

Timing wins jobs. RAM’s standard turnaround is 10 working days, with expedited options available when competition or urgency demands faster action.

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

As contractors scale their business, RAM scales with them.

 

A Strategic Advantage for Growth-Focused Contractors

RAM Companies is actively investing in this contractor-focused offering because it delivers measurable value. By combining aerial infrared and water retention intelligence, contractors gain sharper insights, stronger proposals, and a repeatable advantage in competitive markets.

This is not just better data.
It is better positioning, better conversations, and better outcomes.