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Women Come Together to Help Build Mother Her First Home
By Kole Moxley, RCS Intern. Over 100 women in Florida are coming together to change the lives of a Tampa mother and her son. As part of Habitat for Humanity’s annual women’s empowerment project named “Women build,” women come together and volunteer their time to construct a home for an ...
NCCER and BYF Congratulate the 2022 NTHS Scholarship Winners
This unique scholarship opportunity supports students who plan to continue their education in a construction pathway. The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) and Build Your Future (BYF) in conjunction with The National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) are proud to recognize recipients of this year’s scholarship. Recognizing that both non-profit ...
An Anniversary to Remember
By Lauren White, RCS Editor. Roofer’s date night takes a splashy turn as he risks his life to save a man trapped in a submerged truck. While driving home after celebrating their second wedding anniversary, Branden and Sierria Delk noticed something odd that caught their attention. Off the ...
The Impact of Tariffs on Material Shortages
By Meta Team. Learn how the new tariffs on essential materials have impacted the roofing industry at large. Both presidential administrations have made an impact on the way the United States trades with other countries. During his presidency, Donald Trump put a few tariffs in place on a variety of ...
Big-box Stores Have Enough Rooftop Solar Potential to Power More Than 7.9 Million U.S. Homes
Analysis demonstrates the enormous environmental and economic benefits of installing solar panels on America’s retail and grocery units. By covering their roofs with solar panels, America’s big-box retail and grocery stores could generate enough clean electricity to power more than 7.9 million U.S. homes, according to a new report from Environment ...
This Week is Stand-Down for Safety Week
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Now is the time to focus on safety and fall prevention, as this week marks the ninth annual National Safety Stand-Down. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is holding its ninth annual National Safety Stand-Down May 2-6. The National Safety Stand-Down focuses on raising awareness ...
RoofersCoffeeShop® Welcomes Hickman Edge Systems
Hickman Edge Systems has been at the cutting edge of a roof’s first-line of defense since 1945. RoofersCoffeeShop®, the award-winning place where the industry meets for technology, information and everyday business, is pleased to welcome Hickman Edge Systems into its community for contractors. For decades Hickman Edge systems have been delivering ...
The PVF Film That is Revolutionizing Metal Roofing
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. Corynn Sheridan and Tara Faulkner discuss a groundbreaking new film that provides a different kind of protection for metal roofs. In Season 4, Episode 15 of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth spoke with Corynn Sheridan, the global marketing manager at DuPont Tedlar and Tara ...
How Transportation is Factoring into Material Shortages
By Meta Team. Meta Team examines how long lead times are factoring into the material shortages. The material shortages felt by the roofing industry are indicative of multiple factors. That is why Meta Team has done the research, looking into all of the reasons why these shortages are happening. ...
NCCER Enhances Testing With Automated Remote Proctoring
Through their partnership with Invigulus, an online remote proctoring platform, this updated technology allows students to take tests at their convenience. Module testing with The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is now available at any time and from any location with Automated Remote Proctoring. In addition, it allows ...
