# American Contractor Show

> Inspiring, equipping, and celebrating the men and women who build America. Hosted by fifth-generation contractor John Dye.

The American Contractor Show is a media platform and video series spotlighting contractors, tradespeople, and industry leaders. It covers the business of contracting — technology, operations, workforce, and the culture of the trades — through interviews, long-form video, and editorial writing.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Show overview, host bio, mission, gallery, and DIALED Tech Summit teaser.
- [Blog](/blog): Editorial articles on contractor technology, industry consolidation, and business operations.
- [Partners](/partners): Sponsorship and partnership opportunities with audience metrics, offerings, and inquiry form.
- [True Cost Calculator](/calculator): Interactive tool that models the full cost of a contractor software decision beyond monthly subscription.
- [Links](/links): Official link-in-bio hub for social channels and featured resources.

## Blog

- [The Real Cost of Contractor Software](/blog/the-real-cost-of-contractor-software): Why a $600/month software decision is actually an $89,000 decision once migration, training, and turnover are counted.
- [Residential Roofing Consolidation Report 2026](/blog/residential-roofing-consolidation-report-2026): Data-driven look at private equity roll-ups reshaping residential roofing.
- [Best AI Estimating Software for Contractors 2026](/blog/best-ai-estimating-software-contractors-2026): Comparison of AI-powered estimating tools for construction businesses.

## Optional

- [DIALED Tech Summit](https://dialedsummit.com): Sister project — annual Dallas summit where contractors evaluate technology without booths or pitch decks.