Lauren White, Editor
Opportunities to Advance, Grow and Move are Constant at WTI
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. With a love of the outdoors and getting his hands dirty, Jimmy Coleman found his ideal position as a field foreman. Jimmy Coleman, the current WTI field foreman in Kentucky, got his start in roofing in 1993. He is now in his 18th season at WTI ...
It’s Eco-Friendly, It’s High-Quality, It’s Ecotorch®!
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Designed with the environment in mind, Ecotorch® gives tires a new purpose and will result in fewer callbacks. The next generation of torch-applied SBS modified bitumen roofing membrane is here - Ecotorch®. The most environmentally friendly roofing material on the market, Ecotorch® gives discarded passenger tires ...
Taking Resilience Seriously
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Become FORTIFIED certified and ensure homes and buildings are built to withstand all that Mother Nature throws at them. On a 90-acre parcel of land in South Carolina is a state-of-the-art research facility complete with 105 fans that simulate wind speeds up to 130 mph and a ...
Avoiding and Limiting E-Verify Liability
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Learn more about the ways contractors can prevent unwanted liability. “The E-Verify rule for federal contractors can be a deal breaker for many contractors. The requirements imposed on contractors can expose them to liability with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through its enforcement arm, ...
Beautifying Solar Panels
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. A revolutionary technology allows images to be displayed on solar panel surfaces without reducing power output. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic and the economic shutdown, solar panel installation was at an all time high. A report by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) found that in ...
Veteran Owned, Woman Owned and Family Owned, OORAH!
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. A country boy from Wyoming is the proud owner of Mason City Roofing and the winner of the Answer Me This! question. Roofing company owner, Marine veteran, family man and dedicated community member, Ernie Martinez is the recipient of the RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) Box of Love! This ...
Skilled Trades Added to Walmart’s Education Programs
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Walmart associates have access to Live Better U college program options starting on day one of their employment. Between their 11,500 stores, Walmart employs over 2.2 million associates worldwide in 27 countries. They also provide their part- and full-time associates with unique employment opportunities through their ...
Tips to Survive and Thrive Amidst the Current Crisis
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. This downloadable brochure will help contractors navigate these unprecedented times. We can all use as much help as possible as we learn to navigate this “new normal.” For this reason, SRS Distribution has put together a free downloadable brochure with details on how to survive and ...
Are You Protecting Your Lien Rights?
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Understand the common mistakes contractors make regarding lien rights and how to avoid them. Construction lien laws protect contractors and their right to payment. However, mistakes can be made that revoke a contractor’s lien rights. These mistakes are easily preventable with the guidance of an experienced ...
How Architectural Design Meets Wildfire Safety
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Wildfires continue to devastate homes, but the information in this RLW can help contractors educate themselves, make more sales and protect their customers. In order for contractors to consume information and learn from other industry professionals how they want and when they want, RCS developed RLW, which ...
