Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3)
Unique Innovation Leads to Roofing Granule Success
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. 3M innovation and SOPREMA marketing has brought a highly reflective roofing granule to low-slope roofing. In the Fall of 2019, I had the chance to visit 3M along with members of the Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3) to learn about the innovations 3M has ...
Expert Tips on Breaking into Commercial Roofing
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Industry veterans share advice for residential roofing contractors who are interested in adding commercial roofing. Many roofing contractors get started in residential roofing and after a few years of success are interested in getting into the commercial side of the business. We decided to interview the ...
Be Intentional When Trying New Products
RCS Influencer Michelle Boykin says that companies should ask what problem a new product will solve for them. Being innovative in any industry can be tough. As you begin a search for a new product or idea, you can sometimes create a domino effect of being attracted to anything bright, ...
Roofing Technology Think Tank Announces Election of Two New Board Members
The board supports the RT3 mission and leads the organization in its efforts to educate and advance technology in the roofing industry. Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3), a group of progressive roofing professionals focused on technology solutions for the roofing industry, elected Brad Beldon, Beldon Roofing, San Antonio, Texas and ...
Embrace Diversity, Technology and the Next Generation of Roofers
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Login to the Western Roofing Expo on July 15, 2020, to learn how to attract and retain talent amidst a growing labor shortage. As everyone adjusts to the “new normal” caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, there are many changes to how people are conducting business and how ...
Roofing Technology Think Tank Seeks Nominations for 2020 Innovator of the Year Award
The award recognizes a roofing contractor who has demonstrated a commitment to technology and the advancement of the roofing industry. Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3), a group of progressive roofing professionals focused on technology solutions for the roofing industry, announced that it has opened the nomination period for the 2020 Innovator ...
Over 20 Opportunities to Learn Virtually
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The Western Roofing Expo is going virtual, as are the educational sessions! The Coronavirus has created a “new normal” for everyone in terms of how business is conducted. Teleworking has forced us to communicate virtually with one another, which has proven to be successful over the ...
Roofing Technology Think Tank Launches New Community
The RT3 Community will allow more members of the roofing industry to engage with RT3 members. Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3), a group of progressive roofing professionals focused on technology solutions for the roofing industry, announced the creation of a new, non-voting membership called the RT3 Community. “In more traditional ...
Head to Western Roofing Expo, Virtually
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Who’s ready to launch into the virtual Western Roofing Expo on July 1-15, 2020? Whether you’re at home or working in your office July 1-15, 2020, join Western States Roofing Contractor Association (WSRCA) for their first-ever Virtual Western Roofing Expo (VWRE). Due to travel bans and ...
Top March Stories: Much-needed Coronavirus Information
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® this past month. Last time I wrote about the trending stories on RCS it was about the International Roofing Expo and Journey performing at the SRS Distribution party/fundraiser. Fast forward to today and things have changed a lot. Most of our ...
