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The Biden Administration and the Roofing Industry
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Major news outlets have declared Joe Biden the winner of the election; what that means for roofing and construction. The recent election has left many of us wondering how a new administration’s policies and initiatives will affect the roofing industry. Stephen E. Sandherr, ...
Let’s Talk Ventilation
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Designed with contractors in mind, TopShield ventilation products are efficient and easy to use. Ventilation is oftentimes not given as much attention as other components of a roofing system. However, ventilation is vital to keeping your customers' homes energy efficient and protecting the roof’s longevity ...
Have You Performed an Innovative Project in 2020?
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Submit your project to IB Roof Systems’ 2020 Project of the Year Award and be seen for your contributions to the industry. IB Roof Systems’ 2020 Project of the Year Award is accepting entries for all IB Authorized contractors through November 15, 2020. IB contractors can submit ...
Support Higher Education and the Construction Industry
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Giving to the Davis Memorial Foundation ensures the future success of the industry by empowering young people to pursue meaningful careers in roofing. The Davis Memorial Foundation and the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) are committed to promoting professionalism in the roofing industry. ...
Meet Mike King, Answer Me This! Winner
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Each week someone wins a prize for answering a question, next week’s winner could be you! At RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS), we love giving away prizes and then learning about the people who win! Mike King was a recent winner of the Answer Me This! question of the ...
How to Stay Relevant in Rapidly Changing Times
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. When the world changes, so do consumers. Keep your company flourishing by adopting these two business characteristics. Only 15 years ago, people were sending emails on blackberries and wondering if they should allow their kids on a new internet site called YouTube. Five years later, in 2010, ...
This Distributor Grew from One State to National Prominence in a Matter of Years
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Founded at the height of the 2008 Great Recession, this company has thrived in the roofing industry. The Great Recession was a period of economic downturn that lasted from 2007 – 2009, devastating the financial markets and the banking and real estate industries. New homebuilding ground ...
1,000 Words or Impressions?
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Photo galleries and social media are crucial for roofing companies that want to stay relevant in this digital age. We’ve all heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” And while a picture can capture a lot, why is it important to include ...
Tips and Tricks for Successful Recruiting
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Simplifying ads, reaching out to local trade schools and providing a signing bonus are all tactics used by a Portland, Oregon roofing company to recruit and retain talent. The roofing industry continues to face a labor shortage. According to a study done by Arizona State ...
Meet Answer Me This! Winner Joseph Metrando
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Each week someone wins a prize for answering a question; next week’s winner could be you! One of the best things about our contests and giveaways is getting to meet the winners and sharing their stories on our site. This week’s winner of Answer Me This, ...
