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Coronavirus Effects on the Construction Industry
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Understanding how manufacturing slowdowns will affect the industry, and how contractors can protect themselves. We have already seen how the coronavirus is affecting the economy. Grocery store shelves are emptied of sanitizing solutions and canned goods, travelers have their own rows on flights, people aren’t eating ...
The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 3
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Myths and mistakes related to attic ventilation. In part 1 and part 2 of this attic ventilation series, we discussed the importance of proper attic ventilation and how to create a balanced system. In part 3 we explore myths and mistakes. There are a variety of myths ...
Keep Working Safely & Remotely – Part 1
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner Manage your business while working at home with Beacon PRO+. In this 3-part series, Keep Working Safely & Remotely, we share how Beacon PRO+ offers a unique digital platform that can help U.S.-based roofing contractors keep their teams working remotely and safely during the COVID-19 crisis. ...
Preparing the Workplace for Coronavirus
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Helpful tools, guidelines, and building updates to help prepare your workplace for the pandemic. Washing hands, keeping distance, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces are all steps to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Workplaces face a series of other precautions regarding response plans, protective ...
NY to Halt Construction, BTEA Reverses Stance and Supports Ban
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Building Trades Employer Association (BTEA) issues statement in support of Governor Cuomo. In an earlier article, we reported that the construction industry was speaking out against banning construction because of COVID-19. One of those was the BTEA, who on March 19 stated, “If construction shuts down, ...
What’s Your Roofing Personality?
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Now the roofing industry has its very own personality quiz. Quizzes are all over the Internet and social media outlets. You can find out just about everything. Whether you were spoiled as a kid, which actor is most like you, what your superhero name would be ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Welcomes ATAS International
The ATAS portfolio features an expansive selection of products available in aluminum, steel, zinc, stainless steel, and copper. RoofersCoffeeShop, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information, and everyday business, is pleased to welcome ATAS International. ATAS International is a leading, innovative manufacturer of metal walls, metal roof systems, ...
Preparing for the Inevitable Recession
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Make sure you’re recession ready with these tips from Ryan Groth. Ryan Groth, the founder of Sales Transformation Group, Inc., urges businesses in the contracting industry to prepare for an inevitable downturn. In his video, he shares that he “wants to see you be resilient and ...
Construction Industry Speaks Out Against Cities Banning Work
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Boston was the first major city to put a halt to all construction activities because of Coronavirus. The construction industry is understandably not happy with the City of Boston’s mandate to halt construction projects. According to an article in Bisnow.com, construction industry advocates are advising against ...
Preparing for the Coronavirus
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Understanding why we have a worldwide pandemic, how the virus spreads, and precautions to take for yourself and your employees. Broadway shows, Mt. Everest expeditions, NCAA men’s and women’s Division I basketball tournaments, St. Patrick’s Day parades, and numerous other events and competitions, all cancelled to help ...
