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What Makes a Good (or Bad) Plan Set?

Plan sets require comprehensive on-site data, including measurements of every roof plane, internal surveying analysis, and details regarding any niche AHJ or utility rules. Designing plan sets in-house can be valuable, especially for ultra-complex projects and when local regulation knowledge is key. Outsourcing plan set creation to a trusted third party means quick (< 48-hour) turnaround times and more opportunity to flex up and down as your team needs change.

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Why On-site Data is Crucial for Solar Designers

Designers need a plethora of information to build a full plan set—most of which comes from an on-site survey. When Surveyors collect on-site information with drones and mobile apps, Designers can easily access everything they need to streamline plan set development.

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4 Ways Good Designs Lead to Higher Close Rates

When project owners can visualize their new solar array on a photorealistic 3D model of their property, they are more likely to feel confident in their purchasing decision. This won’t work with 2D layouts or overly technical CAD renders; using drones, mobile apps, and other technology to capture site data to best inform a design will inspire buyers.

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Are Your Surveys Perfectly Accurate? You Might Still Be Missing Something

Even if manual surveying methods work today, they may not work tomorrow (or any day your star Surveyor is sick, takes vacation, or burns out). Rather than rely on overly conservative measurements or setbacks, use technology to keep the accuracy you currently have while improving safety and reducing bodily wear-and-tear. You’ll also benefit from streamlining your project workflows and information handoffs from Surveyors to Designers, Procurement, and Installers.

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Learn Drones and Get Licensed in 15 Hours or Less (And Get that Time Back Immediately)

A common objection we hear to launching a solar drone program is that it’s too time-consuming. The reality? It takes far less time than you may think. Our latest blog reveals how you can learn to fly drones and get FAA-licensed in less than 15 hours. Plus, within 2 weeks, most contractors recoup their drone investment through massive time savings and reduced revisions. Don’t wait to add drone-based surveys to your business – your competition is probably already looking into it!

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Save a Dime, Lose a Dollar: Why Not Investing in Technology Costs More in the End

New technology in solar, like drones, will pay for itself from your insurance savings and other cost reductions nearly immediately. Once adopted, there are other financial benefits as well, such as increased surveying capacity and eliminating both revisions and install-day adjustments. Even if your current process works today, it may not tomorrow; you need to do something different in order to build a sustainable, resilient business.

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How Often Do You (Actually) Need “Boots on the Roof”?

Solar requires going on the roof — but you shouldn’t put Surveyors at risk for any longer than necessary. Instead of assuming you always need “boots on the roof”, consider leveraging technology where appropriate to keep Surveyors safe, while making the job both faster and more accurate.

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“It’s Accurate Enough”: Three Words Every Installer Hates

Most install-day problems originate from insufficient survey data. But this isn’t about blame. Surveyors deserve the right tools—software, drones and mobile tools—that allow them to safely collect comprehensive, accurate measurements. When you start with high-quality data upfront, you don’t need to worry about issues that waste time, cause delays, or end in install day call-offs.

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How One Technical College Uses Scanifly to Help Students Prep for Coveted Jobs in Renewable Energy

The renewable energy industry has a huge talent gap, but many programs don’t teach the complete set of skills employers require. Leveraging Scanifly as part of her curriculum, Ashley Wojtalewicz, a professor at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (SWTC), designed an Associate’s Degree in Sustainable Energy Management that bridges the talent gap for students, teaching the strategic planning and hands-on skills necessary to achieve coveted certifications and build careers in renewable energy.

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