Abstract: Methods and systems for automating the management and processing of roof damage analysis. In some embodiments, methods and systems include obtaining data associated with a property. Methods and systems include using obtained data to generate a model of the property. Methods and systems include transmitting the model of the property to a user device. Methods and systems include receiving annotation data from the user device. Methods and systems include generating an estimate scope of repair for the property based on the annotation data.

Abstract: A communication system and servers are disclosed. The illustrative communication system is taught to include a user-facing rebate system that has a line item extraction engine, a purchasable quantities engine, and a rebate matching engine that are capable of identifying materials required in an estimate and corresponding applicable rebates or discounts, thereby facilitating the use of rebate and discount programs and benefitting from the attendant cost savings.

Abstract: A communication system and servers are disclosed. The illustrative communication system is taught to include a matching system that has an attribute translation engine and a matching engine that are capable of translating estimate attributes for a work item and contractor attributes into a common format or language, thereby enabling a comparison of the estimate attributes with contractor attributes. This comparison helps to identify qualified or non-qualified contractors to work on the job or work item associated with the estimate attributes.

Abstract: Methods and systems for automating the management and processing of roof damage analysis. In some embodiments image data associated with damaged roofs is collected and automatically analyzed by a computing device. In some embodiments, the image data is modified automatically to include descriptive metadata and visual indicia marking potential areas of damage. In one embodiment, the systems and methods include a remote computing device receiving visual data associated with one or more roofs. In one embodiment, insurance company specific weightings are determined and applied to received information to determine a type and extent of damage to the associated roof. In one embodiment, results of the methods and systems may be used to automatically generate a settlement estimate or supplement additional information in the estimate generation process.

Abstract: Methods and systems for automating the management and processing of roof damage analysis. In some embodiments image data associated with damaged roofs is collected and automatically analyzed by a computing device. In some embodiments, the image data is modified automatically to include descriptive metadata and visual indicia marking potential areas of damage. In one embodiment, the systems and methods include a remote computing device receiving visual data associated with one or more roofs. In one embodiment, insurance company specific weightings are determined and applied to received information to determine a type and extent of damage to the associated roof. In one embodiment, results of the methods and systems may be used to automatically generate a settlement estimate or supplement additional information in the estimate generation process.

Abstract: A system and method for combining CAD, inspection, and building guideline data for analyzing repair decisions and selecting waste containers is described. One embodiment includes receiving digital building facet data for a first building facet of a set of one or more building facets; receiving digital inspection data for the first building facet; determining an amount of building material required to repair damage to an area of the first building facet, including determining a first amount of waste building material; determining a repair indicator for the first building facet, the determining a repair indicator based at least in part upon the digital facet data for the first building facet and the inspection data for the first building facet; determining an appropriate waste container based upon the first amount of waste material; and displaying an electronic image of the set of one or more building facets.

Abstract: Methods and systems for automating the management and processing of roof damage analysis. In some embodiments image data associated with damaged roofs is collected and automatically analyzed by a computing device. In some embodiments, the image data is modified automatically to include descriptive metadata and visual indicia marking potential areas of damage. In one embodiment, the systems and methods include a remote computing device receiving visual data associated with one or more roofs. In one embodiment, insurance company specific weightings are determined and applied to received information to determine a type and extent of damage to the associated roof. In one embodiment, results of the methods and systems may be used to automatically generate a settlement estimate or supplement additional information in the estimate generation process.

Abstract: A system and method for combining CAD, inspection, and building guideline data for analyzing repair decisions and selecting waste containers is described. One embodiment includes receiving digital building facet data for a first building facet of a set of one or more building facets; receiving digital inspection data for the first building facet; determining an amount of building material required to repair damage to an area of the first building facet, including determining a first amount of waste building material; determining a repair indicator for the first building facet, the determining a repair indicator based at least in part upon the digital facet data for the first building facet and the inspection data for the first building facet; determining an appropriate waste container based upon the first amount of waste material; and displaying an electronic image of the set of one or more building facets.

Abstract: Methods and systems for sequential estimate automation are described, wherein data extracted from an initial estimate is analyzed using a database of rules and a database of previous estimate data. Mitigation estimates or other information provided to the method or system may be supplemented through the use of intelligent decisions. Results of the methods and systems may be used to automatically generate a scope of work estimate.

Abstract: A system and method for intelligently combining CAD, inspection, and building guideline data for intelligently setting roof facet directionality, analyzing repair and replacement decisions and estimating material, material waste and recyclables, material recycling requirements, and repair or replacement costs for building facets is described. One embodiment includes receiving digital inspection data of a building facet of a property; receiving a first layer of geographic-based guideline data; receiving a second layer of geographic-based guideline data; reconciling a conflict between guideline data of the first and second layers of guideline data to reach a resulting guideline data item; determining a repair indicator for the building facet based at least in part on the resulting guideline data item and the digital inspection data; and sending an electronic message, wherein the electronic message includes at least a portion of the digital inspection data and the repair indicator.

Abstract: A system and method for intelligently combining CAD, inspection, and building guideline data for intelligently setting roof facet directionality, analyzing repair and replacement decisions and estimating material and repair or replacement costs for building facets is described. One embodiment includes receiving digital building facet data for a first building facet of a set of one or more building facets; receiving digital inspection data for the first building facet; determining the amount of building material required to repair damage to an area of the first building facet; determining a repair indicator for the first building facet; wherein the determining a repair indicator is based at least in part upon the digital facet data for the first building facet and the inspection data for the first building facet; and displaying an electronic image of the set of one or more building facets.

Abstract: A system and method for intelligently combining CAD, inspection, and building guideline data for intelligently setting roof facet directionality, analyzing repair and replacement decisions and estimating material, material waste and recyclables, material recycling requirements, and repair or replacement costs for building facets is described. One embodiment includes receiving digital inspection data of a building facet of a property; receiving a first layer of geographic-based guideline data; receiving a second layer of geographic-based guideline data; reconciling a conflict between guideline data of the first and second layers of guideline data to reach a resulting guideline data item; determining a repair indicator for the building facet based at least in part on the resulting guideline data item and the digital inspection data; and sending an electronic message, wherein the electronic message includes at least a portion of the digital inspection data and the repair indicator.

Abstract: A system and method for intelligently combining CAD, inspection, and building guideline data for intelligently setting roof facet directionality, analyzing repair and replacement decisions and estimating material and repair or replacement costs for building facets is described. One embodiment includes receiving digital building facet data for a first building facet of a set of one or more building facets; receiving digital inspection data for the first building facet; determining the amount of building material required to repair damage to an area of the first building facet; determining a repair indicator for the first building facet; wherein the determining a repair indicator is based at least in part upon the digital facet data for the first building facet and the inspection data for the first building facet; and displaying an electronic image of the set of one or more building facets.