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Adjusting to Roofing During COVID-19
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Jobsite operations, scheduling, communications and more are being affected by the virus. With businesses reopening, states are working to manage the pandemic and keep people safe and healthy. We are also seeing a spike in cases in certain states like Texas, Arizona, Florida and South Carolina ...
Beautifying Solar Panels
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. A revolutionary technology allows images to be displayed on solar panel surfaces without reducing power output. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic and the economic shutdown, solar panel installation was at an all time high. A report by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) found that in ...
Veteran Owned, Woman Owned and Family Owned, OORAH!
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. A country boy from Wyoming is the proud owner of Mason City Roofing and the winner of the Answer Me This! question. Roofing company owner, Marine veteran, family man and dedicated community member, Ernie Martinez is the recipient of the RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) Box of Love! This ...
Reviews are in for New Tech Machinery
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Find out what customers are saying about New Tech Machinery’s products and services. New Tech Machinery (NTM) launched a video testimonial series where customers provide their feedback on NTM products. The videos are short and sweet and last less than three minutes each. They ...
Cotney Construction Law Encourages Industry to Give During Roofing Week
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. During Roofing Week 2020, Tuesday, August 25 is Giving Day and Cotney Construction Law is asking the industry to support the Roofing Alliance’s scholarship program. The roofing industry is filled with many big hearts who give back to their communities and the industry that they love. ...
Skilled Trades Added to Walmart’s Education Programs
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Walmart associates have access to Live Better U college program options starting on day one of their employment. Between their 11,500 stores, Walmart employs over 2.2 million associates worldwide in 27 countries. They also provide their part- and full-time associates with unique employment opportunities through their ...
Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Falls are by far the leading cause of death in the construction industry. The Bureau of Labor statistics reports that in 2018 there were 1008 construction deaths and 320 of those were from falls. To try to lower these number OSHA has created the ...
Meet Jennifer Wrightson, 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®, we love giveaways! We also love fun prizes and this giveaway won’t disappoint. One of our latest giveaways is sponsored by Gibraltar Building Accessories as part of their ...
SRS Distribution Helping Contractors Support Their Local Heroes
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. “One Family, One Fight” promotion is designed to help contractors close more sales while supporting their local first responders. SRS Distribution has created the “One Family, One Fight” promotion to reward first-responder homeowners with a $250 Amazon gift card as a thank you ...
Expert Tips on Breaking into Commercial Roofing
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Industry veterans share advice for residential roofing contractors who are interested in adding commercial roofing. Many roofing contractors get started in residential roofing and after a few years of success are interested in getting into the commercial side of the business. We decided to interview the ...
