RCSI - Workforce Disruption and Labor Uncertainty
Labor shortages don’t just affect production — They affect coverage
RCS Influencers Ashley and Seth Pietsch say that labor shortages are operational challenges — but they are also insurance and risk management challenges. When roofing contractors talk about labor shortages, the focus is usually on production delays, missed deadlines and increased labor costs. But there’s another side to the conversation that ...
Workforce stability in uncertain times
RCS Influencer Wendy Marvin says supporting your crew through uncertain times isn’t just sound business, it reflects heart of the businesses we’re working to build. The job doesn’t wait for anyone. Crews show up lunch bags in hand, ready to climb. But something has shifted in the quiet before work begins. ...
Living in your industry, not off of your industry
RCS Influencer Randy Chaffee says it is key to develop a mindset of getting involved in the industry. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Randy Chaffee of Source One Marketing. You can Read the interview below, Listen to the podcast or Watch the recording. Jenny Yu: ...
Reduce the friction in the field
RCS Influencer Aaron Weinstein says that a safety culture often equals a compliant culture as well. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Aaron Weinstein of Terial. You can Read the interview below, Listen to the podcast or Watch the recording. Jenny Yu: Hello everyone, my name ...
Push the industry forward by joining an association
RCS Influencer Will Lorenz says organizations like NRCA and Roofing Alliance are key to solving labor issues. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation with Will Lorenz of General Coatings. You can listen to the interview or read the transcript below. Jenny Yu: Hi everyone, my name is Jenny ...
Navigating labor shortages without losing control of your operation
RCS Influencer John Kenney says workforce disruption isn’t something roofing will “get past.” It’s something contractors will need to manage continuously. Labor shortages aren’t new to roofing, but the way it’s showing up now feels different. It’s more layered. Contractors aren’t just dealing with a shortage of people willing to ...
Workforce disruption and labor uncertainty in commercial roofing
RCS Influencer Katie Clymer shares what Texas owners can do to stabilize crews. Workforce disruption and labor uncertainty have become long-term realities for commercial roofing contractors operating in Texas and across the United States. Unlike some construction sectors, commercial roofing did not slow down during COVID. In many markets, work actually ...
Don't wait; plan ahead
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that when it comes to workforce disruption and labor uncertainty, the key thing is to be prepared to mitigate whatever risk is out there. Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese LLP. You can Read ...
Navigating labor shortages and compliance pressures
RCS Influencer Tammy Hall says we can protect the future of roofing by investing in people. The roofing industry is at a turning point. We’re all feeling the pressure of labor shortages, and at the same time, compliance requirements keep getting more complex. Safety, training, documentation, workforce verification — it’s a ...
Workforce disruption and labor uncertainty: What roofing contractors can control
RCS Influencer Melissa Chapman says workforce disruption may be the reality right now, but it doesn’t have to define your future If you’re a roofing contractor today, workforce disruption isn’t theoretical, it’s personal. It shows up when a crew is short, when a job runs long or when compliance rules feel ...
