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Innovations in Manufacturing as a Solution to the Housing Supply Gap
By Pete Carroll, CoreLogic. Pete Carroll looks at how innovations are helping ease the housing supply gap crisis in the U.S. Editor’s note: Pete Carroll is the executive of public policy at CoreLogic and hosts a three-part video series that focuses on solutions to the housing supply gap crisis in ...
How Do You Confirm Building Code Jurisdictions?
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Take this poll and tell us how you are providing the most accurate estimates possible. RoofersCoffeeShop® is curious about how you confirm your building codes! We are lucky to have such a wonderful digital community full of industry professionals who use our website to ...
What do High-performing Teams do Differently?
By National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). Learn the five key things that set highly productive and effective teams apart from the rest. Researchers believe building high-performing teams requires meeting three essential psychological needs: autonomy, competence and relatedness, or the desire to feel connected to others. However, COVID-19 has made cultivating ...
American Metal Roofs Is Here for New Roof Construction
By Metal Roofing Consultants. How to help homeowners factor the estimated cost of a new construction metal roof into your planning budget. So, you are working on a new construction project and your client has chosen a metal roof — great choice! Make sure the homeowner knows a metal roof ...
How Can Small Businesses Create Growth Opportunities for Employees?
By National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). Tips on how your company can encourage employees to advance their positions. Employee advancement opportunities encourage strong job performance and motivate workers to push through difficult tasks; however, small businesses may have a limited number of positions available and smaller budgets for promotions, according ...
3 Considerations for Your Contract Terms in 2022
By ABC Supply. How to navigate continuing material shortages and supply chain issues to better protect your business. As contractors continue to get busier and see increased demand, bottlenecks, material price increases and supply chain disruptions, it's more important than ever to update your contracts. With a few easy changes ...
Why Become an APOC Approved Contractor?
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. The benefits of becoming an APOC approved contractor range from qualified project leads to co-op advertising! Did you know that APOC maintains a list of roofing contractors, called “APOC Approved Contractors,” who are certified to install and repair APOC warranted systems? APOC approved contractors are ...
Making a Corporate Statement
By Sherwin-Williams. Continue reading to see how Red Ventures utilized their company color to refresh their impressive campus. Red Ventures is a corporation made up of a variety of digital companies. The company recently invested in expanding and reviving their campus in Fort Mill, South Carolina, and wanted their new ...
What are the Four Biggest Staffing Issues in the Construction Industry?
By National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). Common industry staffing problems and helpful tips on how to manage them. The U.S. construction industry contributed to $684.40 billion during the first quarter of 2021, according to constructionexec.com. However, construction employers continue to face labor challenges. Following are four of the most common construction ...
Helping Your Client Prepare to Purchase Their New Roof
By Malarkey Roofing Products. Offer your customers peace of mind by directing them towards resources that will help them make a wise investment in their roof. When helping your clients prepare for a new roof, advising them on the right timing and budget can be a huge part of making ...
