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It Was a Deeply Empowering SheBuild 2021!
By Cass Jacoby. This year's SheBuild event was extra special, as women across generations came together to build a roof for Miss Betty Danielle. We sat down to talk about the event with Rae July, who serves as the co-chair for the local National Women in Roofing council in Seattle ...
New Hiring Practices to Account for a Changed World
RCS Influencer Rae July says companies need to be realistic about their job offerings to receive more high-quality job responses. Editor’s note: Listen in as RCS Podcast Producer, Megan Ellsworth and Rae July discuss how Chinook Roofing reaches out to potential employees. You can read the transcript below or ...
Best Strategies for Handling Building Material Shortages
By ABC Supply. Here are the top seven tips for navigating the supply chain issues and building material shortages. The roofing industry is not exempt from the recent supply chain issues escalating across the globe. With more people wanting to remodel their homes, demand is far exceeding supply, leaving many ...
MRCA CON EXPO – Low-slope Education Series
By Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA). Don’t miss education that is just for you – the low-slope commercial contractor! The 71st annual MRCA (Midwest Roofing Contractors Association) Conference and Expo is taking place November 9-11, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Here’s what you can expect from this three-day conference and expo. ...
Finally! A Solar Power Roof That Won’t Break the Bank
By Colin Sheehan. Earlier in August, a new bill was introduced that will make it more affordable for homeowners and business owners to install solar power roofs. The Revamping Appropriate Incentives for Solar Energy (RAISE) the Roof Act, introduced by New Jersey House Representatives Mikie Sherill and Bill Pascrell, Jr., ...
The Current Way of the World
By Lauren White, RCS Editor. Industry experts share how businesses are coping with shortages of material and labor amidst price increases and recommendations for how to navigate these uncharted territories. We’ve all seen the signs, “Help Wanted,” “Now Hiring,” “Signing Bonus Offered,” the list goes on. It’s no secret there ...
Get Involved in a CRA Community Service Committee
By Colorado Roofing Association (CRA). The Roof Over Your Head Program connects local CRA members with a Habitat for Humanity affiliate in their community. One of the best things about the roofing industry is the clear commitment to giving back. This is apparent in the Colorado Roofing Association’s ...
The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 1
By Lauren White. Attic ventilation is the key to your roof’s long and healthy life. Ventilation systems are a necessity in attics. Their purpose is to, “allow fresh air to enter the attic and excess heat and moisture to escape,” according to the Roof Saver Ridge Vent eBook. ...
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Constructs Home for Couple That Spent Seven Years Apart
By Cass Jacoby. GAF partners with Habitat for Humanity to provide roof materials and labor to build the first habitat home in Batavia, Illinois. Janice and George Owino both grew up in Kenya. Janice moved to the United States and studied chemistry. After four years apart, she flew back ...
Western Roofing Expo 2021 Declared a Success
By Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA). Big turnout at this year’s Expo brings people from all over the industry together. The Western Roofing Expo had one goal in mind for their in-person event this year: to help industry professionals improve their business and find a way to grow. With ...
