RCS - RoofersCoffeeShop
Paving the way for a skilled workforce
By Jenny Yu. In a time of labor shortages, these associations are teaming up to prove roofing is a pathway to success. According to the RoofersCoffeeShop® 2025 Roofing Industry Trends Report, sponsored by QXO, over 50% of respondents indicated having faced a labor shortage in the field, and another ...
The top 10 RCS influencer insights from 2025
By Emma Peterson. Looking back at the year through the insights from our 2025 Influencer program! Over the last few years, RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) has brought together a diverse group of seasoned professionals from every corner of the roofing and construction world to form the RCS Influencer program. The goal ...
ABC: Construction employment rebounds in September
Nearly half of ABC members expect their staffing levels to increase over the next six months, while fewer than 12% expect them to contract. The construction industry added 19,000 jobs on net in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of ...
6 ways the industry is giving back this December
By Emma Peterson. Roofing associations nationwide are sharing their time and resources to support their communities and the future of the industry. Whether you are shopping for gifts, trying to get together with family or just wrapping up loose ends from 2025, the winter holiday season is a busy time. ...
Brass Knuckle® SmartFlex™ BK360 Gloves: Cold out, comfort in
The best cold-weather work glove in the world. Work is already demanding—and when the temperature drops, it gets even tougher. The Brass Knuckle® SmartFlex™ BK360. cold-weather work glove is engineered to keep hands warm, dry and productive in punishing conditions. Layer after layer of insulation protects against cold exposure while maintaining impressive flexibility ...
Gana la temporada navideña con esta guía de regalos
Por Emma Peterson, traducido por Jessica Bravo. Desde herramientas hasta cursos de capacitación, el equipo de The Coffee Shops™ reúne los regalos perfectos para los profesionales del techado en esta guía para dar en grande esta temporada. Si tu año ha sido como el nuestro aquí en The Coffee ...
Cardinal Roofing is the December R-Club Roofer of the Month!
By Emma Peterson. How Cardinal Roofing and Bridget Wilson embody the old adage, “A jack of all trades is a master of none, but often times better than a master of one.” Recently, Alex Tolle got the chance to chat with Bridget Wilson, one of the owners of our December ...
Coated Metals Group announces opening of 13th location in Dallas–Fort Worth
As a stocking distribution center, the new facility will provide locally available coil, flat sheets and roofing accessories, enabling faster turnaround times and reduced freight costs for customers across North Texas and surrounding regions. Coated Metals Group (CMG), a nationwide manufacturer of high-quality metal coils, sheets and roofing accessories, is proud ...
New AeroNet™ ventilation mat for roofing and siding offers an innovative, whole-house solution for building envelope protection
Explore the installation benefits of a rolled rainscreen with the compression resistance of a grid/mat system. Benjamin Obdyke, a leading supplier of high-performance building envelope products, is launching the next evolution of moisture control with the introduction of AeroNet™. Designed for use with both roof and wall systems, AeroNet helps ensure ...
ABC names 2026 national chair, executive committee
Thomas Murphy says the merit shop gives everyone the opportunity to rise from laborer to industry leader. Associated Builders and Contractors announced today that Thomas “Murph” Murphy, vice president of Power & Construction Group, Scottsville, New York, was elected 2026 chair of the ABC National Board of Directors during its meeting ...
