By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The Training for Roof Application Careers program from NRCA helps new roofers gain skills and conversational competence to assist them on the rooftop. Because of the labor shortage in the roofing industry, people are getting hired even if they don’t have a lot of experience. ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Originally “volun-told” to develop a safety program for his fathers’ business, Isaac has built a successful career focused on safety in the industry. Safety Operation Systems (SOS) is known as one of the nation’s top health and safety groups who help roofing contractors really put together customized ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. An auxiliary seminar at IIBEC will be presented by Cotney Construction Law. Join fellow roofing professionals at the 2020 IIBEC International Convention and Trade Show on March 26-31, 2020. The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) has arranged over 25 hours of educational sessions, which ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Mill 19 becomes the new home to tech and manufacturing companies, powered by solar. A 1,500-foot long, 110-foot wide, 10” bar steel, former mill site, occupying 12.5 acres in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is getting converted into a technology and manufacturing facility. With thousands of solar panels covering ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. RCAT hopes to award $50,000 in scholarships to students this year. The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) provides opportunities to help their members access up-to-date continuing education. They also support their members’ families by awarding students who are eager to further their education by providing ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Hear from a former Navy SEAL about the growth of metal roofing, why people are choosing metal, and training opportunities. Roofers shared they want to consume content the way they want and when they want, whether that’s reading the transcript before bed, listening to the podcast in ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. With wildfires causing more and more destruction, it’s important to educate homeowners on the value of fire protection. In 2018, there were over 58,000 wildfires that left many areas devastated. And the wildfire season continues to get longer. According to Tilcor Roofing Systems, “Many older homes ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. A nuclear disaster turns Soviet Union utopia into a ghost town in just a matter of days. Getting to see the world through a roofer’s eyes is pretty special, and takes us to so many amazing places. Ken Kelly, the President of Kelly Roofing, and also ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. A roof in Torrance, California was successfully restored using high-quality, energy-efficient products. Central Roofing completed the Torrance project in Torrance, California using Tropical Roofing Products. For 60 years, Tropical Roofing Products has been specializing in manufacturing products that effectively seal, waterproof, and maintain the roofs’ longevity. ...
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Knowing your rights and what to expect from OSHA. As roofing contractors, it is important to know your rights in case you’re faced with an OSHA inspection. Failure to know your rights could result in significant fines. OSHA inspectors typically show up to job sites for ...