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SmartBuild Systems Partners with Geospan to Streamline Building Design, Estimating, and Property Measurement

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN — September 8, 2026 – Geospan, a leader in geospatial technology and remote property intelligence, today announced a strategic partnership with SmartBuild Systems, a leading provider of building design and estimating software for post-frame, metal building, and metal roofing professionals. Together, the companies give contractors, fabricators, and manufacturers a faster path from property measurement to project design, estimate, and proposal delivery.

Bringing Measurement and Design Together

Accurate measurements are the foundation of every successful project. This partnership pairs Geospan’s industry-leading roof and property measurement technology with SmartBuild’s Surface Bid software. Surface Bid is a configure-price-quote (CPQ) tool built specifically for metal roofing fabricators to generate material take-offs and contractor-specific material quotes in one workflow. Surface Bid’s leading technology means that even the most complex roofing systems can be configured to each company’s building methods, enabling hyper-accurate material and pricing estimates. This partnership gives users a single, connected workflow from initial property evaluation to final proposal.

What This Partnership Delivers

Accurate Project Data. Geospan’s reliable property and roof measurements cut down on manual data collection and give teams greater confidence in project planning.
Faster Estimating. Surface Bid by SmartBuild transforms project specifications into comprehensive material lists, pricing, and proposals in minutes rather than hours.
Greater Efficiency. The combination of measurement intelligence and automated design tools reduces rework, minimizes errors, and accelerates project turnaround times.
Better Customer Experience. Metal manufacturers can present their customers with professional building models, detailed proposals, and accurate project information – strengthening sales conversations and improving close rates.

Supporting Builders and Roofing Professionals

This partnership supports a wide range of construction professionals, including:

National metal panel manufacturers
Regional metal roofing fabricators
On-site metal roll-forming companies
Component manufacturers
Building material distributors
Builders
Roofing contractors

Together, Geospan and SmartBuild provide construction businesses the technology to standardize workflows, sharpen estimating accuracy, and scale operations more effectively.

Driving Innovation for the Construction Industry

As the construction industry continues to adopt digital workflows, Geospan and SmartBuild are committed to helping professionals replace manual processes with connected technologies that save time and improve project outcomes.

“The combination of accurate measurement data and automated estimating tools creates a powerful advantage for builders and contractors looking to improve efficiency and profitability.” – Joe Brown, CEO, Geospan

“Metal roofing requires precise fabrication. Embedding GeoSpan’s 99% accurate roof measurement into Surface Bid enables our customers to turn around bids fast, with more visibility into profits. We truly believe this partnership will disrupt the industry.” – Johnny Drozdek, President, SmartBuild Systems

To learn more about the partnership, existing SmartBuild users are invited to join the Surface Bid Launch Webinar on September 11, 2026. The session will walk through how current SmartBuild users can get set up with Surface Bid with the Geospan integration, along with the workflows and reports available once onboarded. Register here.

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About SmartBuild Systems

SmartBuild Systems is a leading provider of web-based building design, estimating, and proposal software for post-frame, metal building, garage, shed, carport, and roofing professionals. The platform enables users to create 3D building models, generate material lists, produce accurate pricing, and create construction-ready documents through a single integrated workflow.

About Geospan
Geospan is a pioneer in geospatial property intelligence, delivering fast, accurate roof measurement and property data solutions across the United States. With nearly three decades of innovation, patented technology, and best-in-class nationwide coverage, Geospan empowers contractors, insurance carriers, and property stakeholders to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and make more informed decisions.

Media Contact:
Irene Kwon
Marketing Director
Geospan
irene.kwon@geospan.com

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