June 1, 2026
Increasingly, business leaders are asking: Do we need AI for our business? We’ve found that the answer can vary. In fact, our Director of Engineering has a philosophy he comes back to constantly: identify the right tool for the right job. It sounds simple, but you’d be surprised how often this part is overlooked. In practice, it’s […]
May 26, 2026
What the Decision Actually Comes Down To There’s no shortage of software built for construction and the trades. Most of it won’t fit the way your operation runs. Here’s how to think through the choice between custom software for electrical contractors vs. off-the-shelf solutions, and what contractors who’ve made it say in retrospect. Jeff Faust […]
May 18, 2026
The processes that work on smaller electrical contracting jobs don’t always survive the jump to larger commercial electrical projects. Here’s what the breaking point looks like, and what contractors who’ve crossed it say about coming out the other side. There’s a moment every growing electrical contractor knows: The job is bigger than anything you’ve run […]
October 13, 2025
October is Employee Ownership Month, and at Volano Software, that’s more than a reason to celebrate; it’s a reminder of what makes our company tick. Being an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company means that everyone here has a stake in the success of the company – from what we build, to how we serve […]