Lauren White, RCS Editor
Air Force Veteran Receives New Roof From Team of Organizations and Companies
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. After three years, one hurricane and a worldwide pandemic, Sonia was in desperate need of a new roof. Since Hurricane Irma hit Brandon, Florida in 2017, Air Force veteran Sonia Marquez has had to place buckets throughout her home to catch leaking water falling from her roof. ...
Guess Who’s Growing in Texas?
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. A new phase of growth, means a new warehouse for Tilcor Roofing Systems. Tilcor Roofing Systems has some exciting news! They are entering their next phase of business growth by opening a new warehouse in the “Lone Star State” of Texas. Established in 1989, Tilcor ...
Conducting Layoffs and Terminations During Economic Uncertainty
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Learn the do’s and don’ts of managing reductions in your workforce while maintaining strong company culture and reducing liability. The coronavirus pandemic has caused significant economic turmoil. Many companies are faced with reducing payroll, which is not an easy decision to make whether it’s being managed ...
Reviews are in for Stormseal
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Hear for yourself how this innovative and durable film is both contractor and homeowner approved. Stormseal provides contractors and homeowners with a high-quality, innovative alternative to tarps. Made of polyethylene resins combined with fire-retardant and ultraviolet-resistant additives, Stormseal is a strong and lightweight film that heat-shrinks ...
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 ...
