Lauren White, Editor
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 ...
The Most Important Aspect of Roofing - Part 3
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Myths and mistakes related to attic ventilation. In part 1 and part 2 of this attic ventilation series, we discussed the importance of proper attic ventilation and how to create a balanced system. In part 3 we explore myths and mistakes. There are a variety of myths ...
Congratulations Davis Edwards: 2019-20 Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Winner
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. This scholarship helped bring Davis one step closer to pursuing a career in commercial roofing. Davis Edwards, son of Van Edwards, Chief Operating Officer for Midsouth Roof Systems in Georgia, was one of five new Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Recipients for 2019-2020. After graduating from KONOS Academy ...
Roofing Road Trips Podcast: Thea Dudley
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Understanding the world of credit and collections from a professional with 30 years of experience. Thea Dudley has honed her skills as a credit and collections officer throughout her 30 years of experience. After spending many years in the corporate world, Thea, also an ...
Preparing the Workplace for Coronavirus
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Helpful tools, guidelines, and building updates to help prepare your workplace for the pandemic. Washing hands, keeping distance, and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces are all steps to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. Workplaces face a series of other precautions regarding response plans, protective ...
Summer Camps Inspire the Future Workforce
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Gear up for summer with construction summer camps offered by Auburn University. Before we know it, summer will be here. So now is the time to start planning ahead and registering for summer camps! The Roofing Alliance is sharing two opportunities for the future workforce ...
