Lauren White, RCS Editor
Protecting Workers and Employers Amidst the Coronavirus
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Workers rights, fair labor standards, and new guidelines from the U.S. Department of Labor. People are quarantined, schools are closing, and businesses have asked employees to work remotely. Many employees and employers may be wondering what their rights are and what laws are in place to ...
Virginia Roofer Wins Lottery and Buys New Roof for Woman in Need
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. After surviving six heart attacks, a local woman was faced with a failing roof she couldn’t afford to replace. A man from Lynchburg, Virginia recently won the Virginia Lottery! Mike Robertson bought the million-dollar-winning scratcher ticket at a store he frequents, Burley’s Market. After cashing ...
Delivering Emergency Food and Hosting Blood Drives
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Antis Roofing and Waterproofing is supporting their local community during this time of need. During these trying times, many people, businesses and organizations are giving back in various ways. Charles Antis, the Founder and CEO of Antis Roofing and Waterproofing, and an RCS Influencer, shares, “As ...
Meet the Backbone of Matrix Roofing
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. A female business owner in the construction industry, Wendy Marvin is hopeful for the 2020 year and future of the industry. In 2019, Matrix Roofing and Home Solutions had 26 employees, 756 customers, and completed 570 jobs. They have had a 7% average growth per year. ...
Congratulations Morgan Patterson: 2019-20 Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Winner
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. With interests in digital marketing and videography, Morgan plans to continue working at Centimark Corporation upon graduation. Morgan Patterson, daughter of James Patterson, the Vice President of Procurement at Centimark Corporation in Pennsylvania, was one of five new Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Recipients for 2019-2020. Morgan ...
Creating a Work from Home Policy for When Pandemics or Disasters Strike
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Now is the time to update and establish work from home policies. Working from home is increasingly popular in today’s work environment with the development of newer and faster technologies and the ability to collaborate remotely. Employees have more flexibility now to work from home, a ...
Hardworking Caregiver Recipient of New Roof
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Faced with medical bills and failing roof patches, Charles was prepared to fix his roof one shingle at a time. When it rains outside, it rains in the kitchen as Charles Rucker cooks meals for his wife Bettie. Having worked all of his life, Charles has ...
Congratulations Joseph Castallucia: 2019-20 Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Winner
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Joseph is excited to use his business background to do something meaningful for his community and society in the future. Joseph Castallucia, son of Joseph Castallucia, the Vice President for Chris Andersen Roofing Co., was one of five new Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Recipients for 2019-2020. ...
Coronavirus Effects on the Construction Industry
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Understanding how manufacturing slowdowns will affect the industry, and how contractors can protect themselves. We have already seen how the coronavirus is affecting the economy. Grocery store shelves are emptied of sanitizing solutions and canned goods, travelers have their own rows on flights, people aren’t eating ...
Thousands of Masks Donated and in Production
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Much-needed face masks and respirators are donated by construction firms and produced around the clock by manufacturers. As news of the coronavirus spread, people began stocking up on toilet paper and face masks to protect themselves. The panic buying that ensued has led to a shortage ...
