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Her “Stepping-Stone Job” Quickly Became a Career
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. From stay-at-home mom to business development at a roofing company, Rae July made a career out of roofing, unexpectedly. Like many in the roofing industry, Rae July fell into roofing and hasn’t looked back since. After a life-changing experience, this college educated, stay-at-home mom realized ...
In Just 6 Days Duro-Last Switched from Manufacturing Roofing Systems to Producing PPE
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Roofing materials protect buildings and healthcare workers on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic. The world’s largest manufacturer of custom-fabricated, thermoplastic roofing systems, Duro-Last Roofing, Inc., has switched gears to start producing personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers on the frontline of the current coronavirus pandemic. ...
Roofing Road Trips Podcast: Scott Hinesley, Ted Sheridan, Brian Pallasch
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Hear the inside scoop about the first ever virtual conference for the roofing industry. The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC), previously known as Roof Consultants Institute (RCI), has faced a series of changes in the last few years, adding a virtual conference to their list. ...
Who Doesn’t Love a Surprise?
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. An Air Force veteran is overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving a free new roof. In 1985, Michael Kutemeyer joined the United States Air Force. He now lives in Rincon, Georgia with his family. In need of a new roof, Michael was in disbelief when a ...
Save 10% on Membership Fees with this Exclusive Promo Code
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. You won’t want to pass up these WSRCA membership benefits valued at over $22,000. Formed in 1974, Western States Roofing Contractor Association (WSRCA) acts to preserve and promote the roofing industry in the western region of the United States. A non-profit regional association, WSRCA provides assistance ...
Healthcare Hero Wins New Roof
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Companies collaborate to provide a deserving mother of four, working three jobs, with a brand new roof. A healthcare worker in Tri-Cities, Washington is the winner of a free roof thanks to a local roofing company’s giveaway. Josh Shupe, the CEO of Black Diamond Roofing, partnered ...
Join Us June 1 for the DaVinci Roofscapes RLW
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. With fire season quickly approaching, this RLW is worth tuning in for! Roofers shared with RCS that they want to consume content the way they want and when they want, whether that’s reading blogs and e-books at night before bed, listening to podcasts in their car on ...
Roofing Road Trips Podcast: Charlie Smith
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. From a geologist in Ecuador to the national recover manager for McElroy Metal: What a Journey. After working in Ecuador for three years as a geologist, Charlie Smith was ready for a change of scenery. Not knowing what he wanted to do, he got on a ...
Volunteers Trade Computers for Hammers
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Employees spent a day out of the office installing sheathing on a rooftop. Estimating Edge is a team of tradesmen and software experts, building cutting-edge estimating and takeoff software for use in the construction industry. With a desire to get involved and give back to ...
Construction Firm Develops Mobile Coronavirus Testing Centers
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Portable virus testing centers help businesses create safer work environments amidst a pandemic. In Minnesota, PCL Construction partnered with health care experts, designers and engineers to build Portable Virus Testing Centers (PVTCs). These test centers allow health professionals to conduct tests for COVID-19 on employees and ...
