Karen L. Edwards, RCS COO
Heidi J. Ellsworth Recognized with NWiR’s Inaugural W.O.R.L.D. Award
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. The award honors a Woman of Outstanding Roofing Leadership and Distinction. The third annual National Women in Roofing Day was held on Sunday, February 2, 2020, prior to the start of the International Roofing Expo in Dallas. The day was filled with excellent presentations from outstanding ...
The Story of the Man Behind the Roofing Alliance Student Competition
By Karen L. Edwards. The competition’s goal is to enhance students’ experiences by exposing them academically and experientially to roofing as a potential career choice. Kyle Thomas got into the roofing industry like many others have, through his family business. His father, Larry P. Thomas began working for a roofing company in ...
Roofing Contractors Cited for Teen’s Fatal Fall
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. 15-year old worker fell to his death at a Cullman, Alabama worksite. Here at RCS, we try to focus on reporting on the latest industry trends, new technologies, products, services and the good that the industry does in their commitment to giving back. We typically avoid ...
Free Gift and Live Demos of GE Optic™ Translucent Coating at International Roofing Expo®
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. GE Optic™ delivers a cost-effective repair solution for leaking facades. When building facades leak the owner is typically faced with costly, invasive renovations or temporary fixes that will fail and leak again. The GE Silicones family of products offers a better alternative and they want ...
Tremco Talks Roofing: Labor, Diversity, Technology, Weather and Respect
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. RCS Partner Heidi Ellsworth shares an insightful look at today’s roofing industry in this episode of Tremco Talks. The Tremco Talks educational webinar series turned to Heidi J. Ellsworth for this look at some of the most pressing issues facing the roofing industry. Perhaps the biggest ...
High-rise Reroof Project Finds Success with Technology
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Technology ensured the tapered polyiso system was accurate, kept the project on budget and provided daily progress photos for the owner. The Regatta at Vanderbilt Beach provides a carefree lifestyle to the owners and residents of the luxury condominium community located in Naples, Florida. Just 700-feet ...
Through the Roof® Tackles Large Leaks Too
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Through the Roof is made for sealing everything that goes through the roof, but did you know that it is also available in brush-grade for larger leak areas? Roofing contractors have relied on Through the Roof for years to seal around penetrations on the roof, to ...
Setting up Your Marketing Strategy for 2020
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Owens Corning University (OCU) marketing course instructor shares tips for successful marketing in the new year on The Roofer Show podcast. Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited and a business services consultant who works with Owens Corning Roofing Contractors joined Dave Sullivan to talk about marketing. ...
Cotney Construction Law Sponsors RCS Giving Back Page
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. New section on RoofersCoffeeShop® highlights companies committed to giving back to help their communities. The roofing industry sure has a big heart. Those of us lucky enough to work in the roofing industry know it. We’ve formed lifelong relationships with other roofing professionals from across the ...
Add Suicide Prevention and Mental Health to Your Toolbox Talks
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control the largest number of male suicides occurs in the construction industry. The topic of mental health has traditionally been off limits but is increasingly becoming more mainstream. In fact, some contractors have begun making mental health ...
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