Coffee Shop Originals
Roofing Contractors Cited for Teen’s Fatal Fall
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. 15-year old worker fell to his death at a Cullman, Alabama worksite. Here at RCS, we try to focus on reporting on the latest industry trends, new technologies, products, services and the good that the industry does in their commitment to giving back. We typically avoid ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Welcomes Equipter
The company’s innovative equipment improves productivity, profitability and professionalism. RoofersCoffeeShop, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information, and everyday business, is pleased to welcome Equipter. Equipter provides the RB4000 and other revolutionary equipment to roofing companies and other contractors with better time-saving tools they need to run more ...
Is Your Advertising Reaching Your Audience?
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. There’s a growing demand for companies to advertise in their consumers’ native languages. Living in the digital age, people are constantly being exposed to and consuming content. They want to be able to access information wherever they are and whenever they want to, without restrictions. ...
Tremco Talks Roofing: Labor, Diversity, Technology, Weather and Respect
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. RCS Partner Heidi Ellsworth shares an insightful look at today’s roofing industry in this episode of Tremco Talks. The Tremco Talks educational webinar series turned to Heidi J. Ellsworth for this look at some of the most pressing issues facing the roofing industry. Perhaps the biggest ...
Scholarships Available for Higher Education
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The Davis Memorial Foundation is awarding scholarships for $5,000 EACH this year! Every year, the Davis Memorial Foundation, with the support of the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA), awards scholarships to individuals who are interested in furthering their education. Due to the generous support and ...
Generosity of NWIR Diamond Sponsors Shines Bright
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Diamond Sponsors each contribute $25,000 to NWIR and their efforts to empower women in the roofing industry. Diamonds are a girl's best friend, which is also true for National Women in Roofing (NWIR) in terms of sponsors. NWIR Diamond Sponsors each donate $25,000 to ensure the ...
Cotney Construction Law Sponsors RCS Giving Back Page
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. New section on RoofersCoffeeShop® highlights companies committed to giving back to help their communities. The roofing industry sure has a big heart. Those of us lucky enough to work in the roofing industry know it. We’ve formed lifelong relationships with other roofing professionals from across the ...
Add Suicide Prevention and Mental Health to Your Toolbox Talks
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control the largest number of male suicides occurs in the construction industry. The topic of mental health has traditionally been off limits but is increasingly becoming more mainstream. In fact, some contractors have begun making mental health ...
Forums Promote Community, Connectedness and Conversation
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. They may be “old school,” but forums are still a popular form of social media. For years, forums have served as platforms for people around the world to connect with others who share similar interests, whether it’s pets, race cars, technology, food, or roofing. One of ...
Top Stories of 2019 on RCS
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what was trending last year on RoofersCoffeeShop®. Each January we like to look back on 2019 to see what the most popular topics were on the Coffee Shop over the last year. Articles on products, giving back, technology adoption, overcoming challenges and stories featuring contractors ...
