Coffee Shop Originals
Top February Stories: Price Increases, Recognizing Achievement and New Products
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) this past month. February saw a lot of us interested in the rising prices of materials, not to mention the shortages. Our most-read article was written by RCS Partner Heidi Ellsworth as she investigated the reasons behind the price increases. ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Welcomes Polyglass
Polyglass is known for industry-leading commercial roofing systems that feature patented technologies for superior performance. RoofersCoffeeShop, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, is pleased to welcome Polyglass U.S.A., Inc. back to the RCS community. Polyglass is an ISO 9001:2015 Certified, leading manufacturer ...
Everyone's a Winner on the Greens – Especially the Students
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. ARCA’s third Annual Golf for Scholarships Tournament was an amazing success, raising additional funds to support students in their pursuit of education. Arizona Roofing Contractors Association (ARCA) held their 3rd Annual Golf for Scholarships Tournament on January 15, 2021 at the Arizona ...
From 10 Systems to 1: How to Manage Your Business from Your Phone
By Michelle Miller, RCS Writer. Focus on roofing, and release the day-to-day operations bogging you down. You are an expert in roofing. You know the best manufacturers, the best processes for installation, and how to ensure a building remains watertight. You spend hours every week making sure that your customers are happy, ...
5 Themes for National Ladder Safety Month
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. March is National Ladder Safety Month, now celebrating its fifth year of safety education. If you’re looking for some Toolbox Talk topics, this is the month to focus on ladder safety. The American Ladder Institute began the Ladder Safety Month initiative five ...
Commercial Construction Confidence Rising but Still Low
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Q4 2020 Commercial Construction Index is creeping up but still below pre-pandemic levels. The Q4 report saw the index rise from 57 in the third quarter to 59 in the fourth, still much lower than the first ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Announces 2021 Roofing Influencers
RCS Influencers celebrates its fifth year of giving back to the roofing industry. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning website where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business announces the 2021 RCS Roofing Influencers. RCS Influencers contribute thoughts and wisdom monthly through interviews,videos and articles on RoofersCoffeeShop concerning ...
Meet Lydia Lane, 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! One of our most popular giveaways is sponsored by Gibraltar Building Accessories as part of their ‘Construction Solutions’ campaign designed to supply feedback from contractors to help ...
FRSA’s Tips on Avoiding Event Scammers
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Scammers are an industry-wide problem and often target trade shows exhibitors and attendees. Scammers are a worldwide problem and utilize several strategies to gain trust and steal money or personal information. Unfortunately, they are not going away any time soon. Florida Roofing and Sheet ...
Oh The Places They’ll Go
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Learn which unique location Roof Huggers have been sent to and why this product has gained popularity around the globe. Roof Hugger’s metal-over-metal retrofit systems are an ideal and cost-effective way to replace metal roofs that have reached the end of their service life. It ...
