Lauren White, RCS Editor
Day One Recap of IRE 2023
The Coffee Shop crew goes over the events and happenings of the first day of the IRE Expo 2023. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after day one of the International Roofing Expo 2023. Karen Edwards: Hello, this is Karen and we're ...
The Future Generation of Roofers Present at the Student Competition
Undergraduate students from six universities present their proposals for Globe Life Field to a panel of industry professionals at the annual Student Competition. Day two of the International Roofing Expo (IRE) 2023 started with presentations from industry professionals, in addition to the ninth annual Roofing Alliance Student Competition. This event is ...
RT3, ROOFPAC and Roofing Alliance, Oh My!
The Coffee Shop crew recaps the RT3 meetup and Roofing Alliance and NRCA ROOFPAC events at IRE 2023. Editor's note: The following is a transcript of a conversation the Coffee Shop crew had after their RT3 meetup, ROOFPAC and Roofing Alliance events. Karen Edwards: Hi everyone, this is Karen Edwards and ...
2022 Was a Whopper, Here’s What Was Trending in Roofing
By Lauren White. While there were some highs and lows this year, from material availability to labor recruitment and retention, the 2022 RCS Trends Report shares the greatest needs and challenges contractors are facing. 2022 was a year of shortages, surprises and frustration at times, but it challenged us to ...
Excellence Abounds Within and Atop This Children’s Hospital
By Lauren White. Following irreparable storm damage to their roof, this children’s hospital sought a roofing solution that would stand up to the challenges of Mother Nature. After a storm swept through the Midwest and caused extensive damage to the roof of Children’s Center Rehabilitation Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, ...
Empowering. Inspiring. Inaugural.
By Lauren White. The first-ever PNWIR event did not disappoint! Amidst power poses, product demos, networking opportunities and expert advice from industry professionals, the first-ever Pacific Northwest National Women in Roofing Day (PNWIR) was something else. The kickoff to PNWIR Day was a networking event and dinner. McKay Daniels, ...
Afghanistan Veteran and Single Dad Gets New Roof
By Lauren White. After purchasing a fixer upper, this single father and retired army veteran was surprised with a free new roof. For 20 years, Keith Sahm served in the U.S. Army. After an IED explosion in Afghanistan, Keith was medically retired due to injuries he endured. For ...
Top June Articles: Fall Protection, Metal Roofing and Employee Appreciation
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here’s what’s been trending on RoofersCoffeeShop®(RCS) this past month. This past June, some of our most popular articles were all about metal roofing! Our number one article focused on rib rollers, a prominent feature on metal roofing panels. And everyone couldn’t get enough of our METALCON article ...
This One’s for the Girls!
By Lauren White, RCS Editor. Let’s Build, a week-long summer camp, introduces young girls to the world of possibilities offered by the trades. Let’s Build Construction Camp for Girls is coming to Ohio! From June 27 to July 1, girls ages 12-16 will congregate at the Mahoning County Career ...
Top May Stories: Metal Roofing, Hurricane Season and Workplace Wellness
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. Here’s what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop®(RCS) this past month. Looking back at the most popular articles for the month of May, three of the top ten are all about metal roofing! The popularity of metal roofs is rising exponentially in the industry, so much so that ...
