By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Contractors work hard at the craft of roofing and it’s important to recognize and reward outstanding efforts and projects. Often, the best part of a building is its roof and it certainly is the most important part. There’s nothing better than seeing a beautifully installed roofing ...
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Once the neighbors in this Colorado Springs neighborhood saw how well the DECRA roof stood up to the hail, they knew that was the roofing solution they wanted to put on their homes. When you live in Colorado Springs, Colorado, you expect that the weather will ...
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. The program is going to elevate the professional of the industry and provide a clear career path for younger workers entering the workforce. When I take off my RCS Editor hat, one of the other hats I put on is the director for the Roofing Technology ...
Shelly Duhaime leads new insurance captive opportunities through leading insurance broker and consultant, NFP. RoofersCoffeeShop, the place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business is pleased to welcome NFP. At NFP their “People First” culture serves as our philosophical foundation for providing roofing contractors solutions ...
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Beacon Roofing Supply developed a recruitment strategy that focuses on members of the military who are re-entering civilian life. Beacon Roofing Supply Senior Recruiter Brian Link came to the roofing industry from his role as a recruiter for the National Guard. He was on active duty ...
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. The homes are 3-D printed and will be completed in 24 hours. New Story, a non-profit working to end global homelessness, has partnered with Icon, a homebuilding robotics company, and Fuseproject, a renowned design firm, to create the world’s first 3D printed community. The homes would ...
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Solar in the U.S. is on the rise with installations expected to double again by 2023. A new report shows that there are now two million solar installations in the U.S. The two million number was reached only three years after the installations first reached 1 ...
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner Management helps employees find time for a special Mother’s Day gift. We recently saw a very cool Facebook post about how the Austin, Texas branch of Beacon Roofing Supply helped their employees celebrate Mother’s Day. In fact, when talking with Branch Manager, Chelsea Oesch, we ...
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® this past month. April followed the trend of crazy weather patterns with much of the country underwater and experiencing storms and heavy rains. Many of you took those down days to catch up on the latest news in the industry through ...
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. All it takes is 7 minutes and you could win and help the roofing industry. The Roofing Alliance needs your help for a Workforce Survey. They have engaged Arizona State University to help capture workforce demographics to help with programs that will attract the next generation ...