Business Boosters
The art of roof estimating
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Navigating the roofing estimating process from bid package to final price. Accurate construction estimating is an essential skill for roofing contractors, ensuring that every project is completed within budget and on schedule. The estimating process involves a series of systematic steps designed to capture all potential ...
Stop leaving money on the roof
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Most roofing companies are sitting on untapped profit — they just don’t know it yet. Most roofing contractors think growth means more jobs, more crews and more chaos. But the real profit booster? It’s hidden in plain sight — your service calls. Every time your crew ...
5 tips to deliver a positive candidate experience
By Dani Sheehan. Top employees are scarce in today’s market. If you provide an unforgettable hiring experience, they won’t be able to refuse your offer. Think about the last time you applied for a new job. What was that experience like for you? Did you go through six rounds of interviews only ...
Building through the shortage
By Frank Osborn, Foundation Software. The construction industry is facing a labor crisis, but smart contractors are finding ways to stay ahead. Labor shortages in construction are nothing new, but the current landscape is more challenging than ever. Between lingering effects of the Great Recession, the pandemic’s workforce disruption and a growing ...
Tariffs, trade and tomorrow: Charting the future of metal construction and design
By Fiona Maguire-O'Shea, METALCON staff writer. As the industry braces for further volatility, the messages conveyed emphasize the need for adaptability, vigilance and collaboration. Navigating a turbulent economic landscape has become the order of the day for the metal construction industry. In a recent webinar hosted by METALCON Online, industry leaders came ...
Follow the foreman
By IKO Industries. A roofing supervisor is key to a successful and efficient job site. Leadership is key to success in many fields, and the roofing industry is no exception to that rule. When it comes to a roofing crew, you have a roofing supervisor, traditionally called a foreman, that supervises work ...
Career stagnation: A key driver for employees seeking new opportunities
By Hi-Peak Staffing. Career stagnation is a major reason employees jump ship and companies that don’t offer clear growth paths risk losing top talent to those that do. Career stagnation is one of the most significant factors driving employees to seek new job opportunities. When individuals feel their growth has plateaued, both ...
A bold new chapter in roofing recruitment
By Dani Sheehan. Roofing Talent America offers industry-specific expertise, long-term hiring solutions, a personalized approach and so much more to the roofing workforce. McCormack Partners, a well-established name in roofing recruitment, has officially rebranded as Roofing Talent America, marking a significant shift in its commitment to serving the U.S. market. This rebrand ...
The role of retention strategies
By Hi-Peak Staffing. Retention isn't just about keeping employees — it's about creating a workplace where people want to stay, grow and thrive Retention is at the heart of all companies and employers. For recruiters like Hi-Peak Staffing it’s not just about finding the right candidate for a position, but also helping ...
A guide to low-slope asphaltic roofing systems
By GAF. Maximize performance on your next commercial project with a durable and cost-effective low-slope roofing option. Building owners often rely on you to help them find the roofing system that will provide the best long-term performance and durability. Asphaltic roofing systems offer proven solutions for low-slope commercial applications, each ...
