Lauren White, RCS Editor
Don’t Miss the 37th CRCA Tradeshow and Seminars
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. January 15 through 17, 2020, attend seminars, meet with over 150 manufacturers and suppliers, and learn about the latest in roofing and waterproofing products and technologies. Save the date for January 15-17, 2020! The Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) will be hosting the 37th annual ...
Roofer Tricks Woman Into Accepting Free Roof Repair
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. A company raffle grants a grandmother of four with a new roof. The roof on Jeanette MacDonald’s home in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia continued to deteriorate. Jeremy Locke, the owner of Locke’s Roofing and Construction, noticed her roof and knew she needed a new one. ...
Small, Minority- and Women-Owned Construction Businesses Supported in Tacoma
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Tacoma Public Schools has found a way to encourage inclusivity in the construction industry. “I started this company as a single mom with a 13-week-old baby and a 6-year-old. I didn’t have the opportunity to fail. I jumped in full force. And haven’t regretted it since,” ...
Army Veteran Receives New Roof for Thanksgiving
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The collaboration between three companies made this veteran’s home safe again. Bobby Hogan, a United States Army Veteran, had a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. A new roof was installed on his home in Piedmont, South Carolina thanks to the joint effort of Owens ...
Restoring a Chronic Leaky Roof
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. After 13 years of persistent roof leaks, something needed to be done. When faced with a leaky roof of 13 years, the facility manager started looking for solutions. Tearing off the existing waterproof membrane was going to be cost-prohibitive, and replacing the roof would be expensive ...
DIY Tap and Die Drain Post Cleaner
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Instead of buying an expensive tap and die set, make your own! Roof drain posts can get clogged and dirty over time, which means they need to be cleaned occasionally. Typically a tap and die set, used to clean roof drain posts, is expensive and bulky. ...
Bolivian Immigrant and Roofing Company Owner Wins Prestigious San Fernando Valley Award
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. With a commitment to serving others, Mike Quiroga has come a long way from his original dream of being an accountant. The son of a five-star general, an immigrant from Bolivia, husband, father, and a roofer, Mike Quiroga has filled a lot of roles throughout the years. ...
Sales Transformation Group Welcomes New Sales Team Podcast
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Founder of the Sales Transformation Group shares how he got started and introduces new sales team members. Ryan Groth, founder of the Sales Transformation Group, has found a unique connection between sports and the sales world. Ryan talks with Heidi Ellsworth, RoofersCoffeeShop® partner, about how he ...
All About Cotney Construction Law on the Roofing Road Trips with Heidi Podcast
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter Trent Cotney shares what makes Cotney Construction Law unique. Coming from a family of construction professionals, Trent Cotney has a passion for giving back to the industry. His company, Cotney Construction Law, which he started seven years ago, has a robust repertoire of practice areas, including: ...
What Can Komodo Dragons Teach You and Your Business?
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Discover what you can learn from Komodo Dragons when it comes to sales and your business. There are a few things contractors can learn from Komodo Dragons when it comes to running their business. Ryan Groth, founder of the Sales Transformation Group, has realized this interesting ...
