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By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Tour these three beautiful homes from your home or office and never run out of project inspiration. Pro Builder is the official publication of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and has been providing design, construction, business and related content to the housing industry ... Read More

By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. This metal deck distributor keeps products in stock and provides project management help. A “full-service metal deck distributor,” A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply is available to assist contractors in completing their metal deck projects. With 15 locations in 11 different states, they continue to grow. ... Read More

By MARCO Industries. High-performing metal roof mechanics require an equal amount of intake and exhaust. There are a handful of ways to focus on the ventilation of a metal roof and calculate how it would be appropriate or specific to a particular project. Metal roofing is almost its own science, ... Read More

Learn “the right way” to attach accessories to your metal roof. A variety of utilities, such as walkways, satellite dishes, rails, fall and lightning protection, ladders, signage and HVAC can be mounted to your rooftop. In this course, you will learn how to properly identify your ... Read More

Discover the basics of solar photovoltaic systems including the major parts for rooftop solar installations. Describe the basics of the rooftop installation mechanics and measures to minimize hazards and increase safety. Review critical parameters that should be considered when designing a roof to be solar-ready. Reveal the ... Read More

S-5! solar attachments were chosen to secure the solar panels to the metal rooftops of all buildings for this project - one of the largest rooftop solar projects in the state of Hawaii. The project The Honolulu Program of Waste Energy Recovery, or H-POWER, in Kapolei, West Oahu generates up to 90 ... Read More

NCCER recently released the following curricula: Roofing, Electronic Systems Technician and Managing Electrical Hazards. With Roofing and Electronic Systems Technician providing additional interim credentials, individuals can pursue multiple, distinct career paths. Consisting of two levels, the second edition of Roofing was written in partnership with the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) ... Read More

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. City of Toledo helps single mother replace roof, marking the successful partnership of Owens Corning and Habitat for Humanity. Lindsay Dernier is the proud recipient of the 250th roof replacement from her local Habitat for Humanity chapter. As a single mother of four children, ... Read More

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Stormseal increased this business’ revenue by 33% over the past year. Andrew Whitehurst has been protecting storm-damaged structures with Stormseal since 2019. The third-generation owner of Pegasus Roofing was researching for a better alternative to tarps when he found Stormseal, stating, “I saw Stormseal ... Read More

Catastrophic events such as hurricanes, wildfires, tornado/hail and earthquakes continue to present major disruptive forces to our communities and the insurers that support our resilience. A warming climate and the current pandemic are intensifying the need for better risk management data and analytics to deliver fewer management surprises and enable ... Read More

ATAS International introduces a new coping, which incorporates secure locking features to increase its performance in high wind environments. Rapid-Lok SL Coping is a snap-on system with continuous cleats front and back with no exposed fasteners. The system includes the coping cover offered in a wide variety of materials, ... Read More

The National Roofing Contractors Association has launched the second season of its podcast series, Stories of an Extraordinary Industry. The purpose of the podcast is to enlighten, educate and inspire by sharing roofing professionals' firsthand accounts of their meaningful experiences and stories in the industry. In the first episode of the new ... Read More

S3:E25 In this installment of Roofing Road Trips, RCS’s Heidi Ellsworth sits down with Les Burch, president of Sashco, to discuss his new show, Les’s Corner. The new multimedia production delivers business and sealant technology education, innovation collaboration with industry experts and high-performance community knowledge sharing. Listen to hear more ... Read More

By Dan Stout, Beacon. The best way to stay on top of jobsite efficiency and customer retention is to become tech savvy. How do you know when it is time to adopt new technology? It can be overwhelming to keep pace with the constant new roofing technologies while running ... Read More

It's been awhile since we've gotten together! Join us on Wednesday, July 14 at 12:00 PM for the NWiR AZ Chapter Meeting. We will be hosting a business platform meeting with discussions about the upcoming ARCA Expo, New Pathways for Youth Back to School Drive, and of course socializing with friends and meeting new ... Read More