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5 Questions to Ask Your Roofing Estimator | 2025 Seattle Roofing Guide
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In this Read Listen Watch®, Megan Ellsworth is joined by Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese to break down how roofing companies should view their legal department not as overhead but as a driver of profitability. They explore how risk mitigation protects the gap between gross revenue and true take-home ...
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By Jenny Yu.
A new MetalTalk™ session will explore how The Malco Group’s integration of Veto Pro Pac is improving contractor efficiency.
Contractors are always looking for ways to improve efficiency and stay competitive in a fast-moving market. In an upcoming MetalTalk™, “Tool Innovations That Help Pros Work Smarter,” ...
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By Heidi J. Ellsworth.
Labor shortages, rising wages and culture-driven retention are reshaping the roofing workforce.
The construction labor market is shifting once again, and this time, roofing is at the center of the story. Recent insights from Zack Fritz and Dr. Anirban Basu of Sage Economics highlight a clear trend: wage ...
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the Montana Roofing Association Annual Fishing Trip is set for Friday, July 10, 2026 at Flathead Lake, Montana. It’s always one of our favorite summer traditions—bringing members together for a great day on the water and time to connect outside of work.
Key Dates to Know:
April 15 — Registration opens
Sponsorship opportunities ...
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The Guardian Safe-T Ladder Extension System enhances ladder safety by providing a secure transition from the ladder to a raised surface. Attaching without tools, drilling, or bolting, it adds two offsetting handrails for a safe walkthrough. Compliant with OSHA standard 1926.1053(b), this system ensures ladder side rails extend at least ...
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The Guardian Safe-T Ladder Extension System enhances ladder safety by providing a secure transition from the ladder to a raised surface. Attaching without tools, drilling, or bolting, it adds two offsetting handrails for a safe walkthrough. Compliant with OSHA standard 1926.1053(b), this system ensures ladder side rails extend at least ...
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By Jenny Yu.
An interactive training course and a new brief provide guidance on cool roof technologies and their role in sustainable building design.
As extreme heat events become more frequent and energy efficiency remains a top priority for building professionals, new educational resources are helping architects, contractors and ...
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During a train-the-trainer workshop, you will complete a 10-hour accreditation program about how to teach torch safety. Through classroom instruction and hands-on torching activities, you learn the latest industry best safety practices for torch-applied roof systems. You also learn the teaching skills needed to train others about torch safety. After ...
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Upon registering for CERTA train-the-trainer courses, individuals must attest they have some torch-use experience. This basic half-day course will ensure CERTA trainers have some proficiency with torch use.
During this course, participants will learn how to:
Perform the basic skills for assembly, testing, lighting and using a roofing torch to adhere polymer-modified ...
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The 203rd episode of The Weekly Blend is live! Join The Coffee Shops’ President Heidi Ellsworth and COO Karen Edwards for the latest episode of this Coffee Shop original web series.
Tune in to ...
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Falls remain the leading cause of death and injury in the roofing industry, accounting for at least one-third of all construction fatalities. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Subpart M requires that workers receive fall protection training from a competent person. Is your company prepared to meet this standard?
NRCA’s advanced ...
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Join us for an engaging panel discussion about ladder safety featuring industry experts who bring deep field experience and practical insights. This Power Hour will explore the most common causes of ladder-related incidents and the proven strategies organizations can use to prevent them.
Panelists will share real-world examples, best practices and ...
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