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Experts Say Metal Construction Industry Will Emerge Stronger
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Embracing digital, evaluating and improving operations will all contribute to a strong comeback. METALCON’s weekly webinar, “Reigniting Sales and Operations Amidst a World Health Crisis” shared interesting insight into how the industry is responding to the crisis and why we will emerge even stronger on the ...
Top March Stories: Much-needed Coronavirus Information
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® this past month. Last time I wrote about the trending stories on RCS it was about the International Roofing Expo and Journey performing at the SRS Distribution party/fundraiser. Fast forward to today and things have changed a lot. Most of our ...
California Representative Visits Roofing Company
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Representative Katie Porter shares the impact Roofing Day in D.C. had on her. Earlier in March, Representative Katie Porter, the U.S. Representative for California, visited Antis Roofing and Waterproofing to discuss issues the roofing industry faces. She was hosted by Charles Antis, one of our RCS ...
Earth Day 2020 with Solar on Our Minds
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. The air quality benefits from the reduction in the use of fossil fuels and carbon dioxide emissions might push people toward solar power. With millions of people sheltered in their homes during this coronavirus pandemic, we’ve seen an astounding drop in pollution. According to a recent ...
Keeping the Doors Open Part 1 - Parr Lumber is Open for Business
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Even though the Bureau of Development Services closed its doors, sales are still strong for the Oregon-based building materials supplier. Editor’s note: The information in this article is accurate as of the day it was written, March 30, 2020. Contractors still have work to do, and they want ...
Educational Resources to Help Start Selling Remotely
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner Now is the time to get the technology and services you need for your sales team to continue selling roofing, just remotely. Ever since homeowners began sheltering in-place, the roofing industry has been stepping up to help the roofing contractors keep moving. That means education ...
Cleveland Roofing Company Designated Woman Business Enterprise. Angela Wyatt Profiled.
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Starting as the secretary, Angela is now the president of a Woman Business Enterprise. “I have worked really hard to get here. I am a businesswoman. It really is all about business, regardless of my gender.” Angela Wyatt wears many hats day-in and day-out. She ...
Meet Nick Little - Winner of this Week’s Optical Comparator
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. General Coatings is giving away one optical comparator each week to a lucky winner. Did you know that in addition to being a great online community for the roofing industry that is filled with news and information that RoofersCoffeeShop® is also a place where you can ...
Replacing Roofs with Honesty, Equality, and Respect
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. What you need to know about roof replacements “HER” way. Honesty, Equality, Respect are HER Roofing’s core values. With a passion for roofing, and more than 22 years of experience in the roofing industry, Jana Barnbrook founded HER Roofing. This 100% woman-owned company “...helps homeowners ...
7 Ways Roofing Projects Can Stay on Track During the Pandemic
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. How to practice social distancing and continue with home improvement projects. Under normal circumstances, this time of year is when home improvement and remodeling projects take place. The coronavirus crisis has caused many disruptions to everyone’s schedules, plans, and day-to-day lives. While many people are turning ...
