Manufacturers and Suppliers: Get Products Installed Right, At Scale
Why this matters
After disasters, demand surges, supply delays, and material quality issues are common, which slows recovery and frustrates communities. Logistics and last-mile distribution are complex under pressure.
Resilient outcomes also depend on correct installation and verified documentation. The IBHS FORTIFIED program requires compliant installation and third-party verification to achieve designations, and new standards increasingly require trained or certified roofers.
Manufacturers face adoption barriers when contractors and subs are not trained or are hesitant to change methods, and when homeowners do not understand the value of resilient products.
How BuildSOS partners with manufacturers and suppliers
Promotion to engaged audiences
Feature partner products in the RESILIENCE Game and in homeowner and contractor education. Align curricula to weekly tips and seasonal campaigns so the right product appears with the right task.In-app product cards and how-to modules
Short install guides, checklists, and quick videos inside the RESILIENCE app help contractors install correctly and document work for verifiers and insurers. Tie content to FORTIFIED details where applicable.Verified installer pipeline
Use FortiGuide and BuildSOS verification to help contractors meet licensing, insurance, and FORTIFIED expectations. Partners can point customers to a local pool of verified pros. IBHSPost-disaster activation
When events occur, BuildSOS directs homeowners and verified contractors to partner products and local supplier inventory pages, supporting faster, compliant repairs and reducing mismatches in the field. The program supports basic status and photo documentation that suppliers can reference when coordinating replenishment. FEMAEducation at scale
Co-branded PSAs, a free Hurricane Preparedness Guide, and contractor training series help close literacy gaps that slow adoption. This reduces callbacks and rework linked to incorrect methods. HIRI
What partners gain
Faster product adoption with fewer installation errors and clearer documentation
Direct visibility to homeowners and verified contractors at decision time
Better alignment with IBHS FORTIFIED requirements and evaluator workflows
Measurable engagement through weekly tips, in-app missions, and post-event campaigns
Partner with BuildSOS
Co-develop product lessons, install checklists, and verification-ready photo flows. List preferred products in the RESILIENCE app and align promotions to weekly tips and seasonal hazards. Help communities rebuild stronger while growing market share with trained installers and informed homeowners.