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Health & Wellness
Communication is Key to Managing Material Shortages
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Still feeling the effects of COVID-19, the construction industry needs a platform that makes it easy to communicate and stay in the loop. We are well into 2021 and the construction industry is still feeling the impact of Coronavirus restrictions. Amidst the post-pandemic boom, ...
Western Roofing Expo 2021: COVID-19 Mitigation Plan
Reinforcing our efforts to help keep all participants in a safe environment. As part of its commitment to its members, vendors and attendees, the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (“WSRCA”) has enacted this COVID-19 Mitigation Plan in advance of the Western Roofing Expo (the “Expo”) to be held September 21–23, 2021 ...
Emerging Work Trends to Come Out of the Pandemic
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Here are five trends in business to come out of the pandemic that are here to stay. COVID-19 pushed businesses of all sizes into the digital world. Businesses were forced to become much more flexible and adaptable, making adjustments to accommodate lockdowns and restrictions. With more ...
8 OSHA Changes and How They Affect You
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. A look at eight recent and anticipated changes and their impact on the construction industry. Changes at OSHA under the Biden administration, new construction technology on the rise and the impacts of COVID are sending ripple effects through the industry. Here is a look ...
What Does the CDC Guideline Mean for Mask Policies?
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. The CDC says that fully vaccinated people might not need to wear masks anymore, so what does this mean for mask mandates? It has been over a year of mask mandates and recommendations from public health authorities, so when the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...
Mandatory Vaccinations in the Workplace
The question whether an employer would able to force an employee to be vaccinated has been asked numerous times without any clear and concise answer. ll employers have suffered severe impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, be it because their business has been negatively impacted or be it continued disruptions in ...
How Roofing Technology Helped Contractors Thrive in the Pandemic
By Kathryn Brill, AccuLynx. Learn more about the roles that roofing technology played to prepare contractors for work throughout the crisis. COVID-19 made 2020 a tough year for everyone, but the roofing industry was faced with particularly unique challenges. Restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19 made the entire roofing ...
New CDC Mask Guidelines Explained
By Cotney Attorneys and Consultants. What the new and evolving guidelines mean for your business. Throughout the pandemic, there has been a degree of grey area when it comes to following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. The new guidance issued on May 13, 2021, is no ...
Fully Vaccinated Workers Can Relax Mask Requirements
By National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). New CDC regulations mean fully vaccinated construction workers are no longer required to wear masks when working. Construction employers and workers have more options at job sites as new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states a fully vaccinated person ...
Words of Wisdom on Protecting Your Business Post-COVID
By Dale Nelson, Roof Hugger. Roof Hugger President Dale Nelson gives advice to the roofing and construction industry to take advantage of the post-COVID market without getting burned. Wow, has it been crazy around here lately. It would seem the pent-up demand created by the COVID lockdown, simmering for ...
