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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The EB-5 regulations have new changes that are already in effect. The “Final Rule” published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on July 24, 2019, amends the regulations of the employment-based, fifth preference immigrant investor classification, EB-5. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Community donations and the generosity of a veteran-owned roofing company helped replace a leaky roof for free. A disabled Marine veteran in Erie, Pennsylvania recently had his leaky roof replaced with a new metal roof, free of charge! The Veterans Miracle Center of Erie (VMCE) ...